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May
06
As Red Hook Houses Without Gas Again, Residents and Elected Officials Push for Repairs and Rent Reduction

As Red Hook Houses Without Gas Again, Residents and Elected Officials Push for Repairs and Rent Reduction

Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes and Council Member Antonio Reynoso at a press event on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. (Image: Billy
3 min read
May
06
Opinion: Schools are Overdue an Equitable Recovery

Opinion: Schools are Overdue an Equitable Recovery

Photo by Kelly Sikkema [https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on
3 min read
May
06
18 Members of The Bed-Stuy Hoolies Gang Indicted

18 Members of The Bed-Stuy Hoolies Gang Indicted

Mugshots of the 18 alleged gang members. Courtesy of Brooklyn DA’s office. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced this
2 min read
May
06
Brooklyn Public Library Cuts the Ribbon on Remodeled Central Branch

Brooklyn Public Library Cuts the Ribbon on Remodeled Central Branch

The “New & Noteworthy” section at the remodeled Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. (Image: BPL)The leadership of
4 min read
May
06
Mayor Calls on State to Pass “Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act” After Officer’s Death

Mayor Calls on State to Pass “Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act” After Officer’s Death

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray attend the funeral of NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos at the Saint
3 min read
May
05
In Red Hook, A New Maritime-themed Middle School to Replace A Struggling Elementary

In Red Hook, A New Maritime-themed Middle School to Replace A Struggling Elementary

A community-driven process in Red Hook, Brooklyn, led to parents to call for phasing out an elementary school and replacing
6 min read
May
05
Advocates Urge To Make Someone Accountable For Educating Foster Kids in NYC

Advocates Urge To Make Someone Accountable For Educating Foster Kids in NYC

Photo by Anthony Fomin [https://unsplash.com/@aginsbrook?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on
4 min read
May
05
Major Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Planned for Meeker Avenue

Major Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Planned for Meeker Avenue

Meeker Avenue (Image: Google Maps)The city’s Department of Transportation unveiled plans for a revamp of Meeker Avenue in
5 min read
May
04
Chaim Deutsch’s Staff to be Removed in July, Raising Concerns About Constituent Services

Chaim Deutsch’s Staff to be Removed in July, Raising Concerns About Constituent Services

The district office of recently-expelled Council Member Chaim Deutsch. (Image: Google Maps)The staff of expelled Council Member Chaim Deutsch
3 min read
May
04
Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth

Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth

By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY. This article was originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/health/2021/4/29/22411019/
6 min read