northern brooklyn

Dec
18
After Grueling Late Night Meeting, Brooklyn Democrats Approve Party Reforms

After Grueling Late Night Meeting, Brooklyn Democrats Approve Party Reforms

Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee Chair Carlo Scissura at Wednesday’s virtual meeting.After a punishing virtual meeting [https://www.
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Dec
17
Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

Via Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterWith coronavirus cases on the rise again [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/ny-hospitalizations-soar-64-in-2-weeks-daily-deaths-top-100-mayor-calls-for-pause-in-nyc/2783378/] in
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Dec
15
NYCHA, Jason Korn again top Public Advocate’s list of worst landlords

NYCHA, Jason Korn again top Public Advocate’s list of worst landlords

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at a virtual press conference announcing the release of the 2020 Worst Landlords Watchlist on December
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Dec
14
Mansion Demolition Reopens Debate Over Landmarking in Bushwick

Mansion Demolition Reopens Debate Over Landmarking in Bushwick

The Lindemann House at 1001 Bushwick Ave, Nov. 25, 2020. Bklyner/Cai Pigliucci Carlotta Williams, 68, looked across Bushwick Avenue
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Dec
10
The Fight for Brooklyn’s 37th City Council District Seat, Round Two 

The Fight for Brooklyn’s 37th City Council District Seat, Round Two 

Democrat Darma Diaz may have won the battle for Brooklyn’s 37th City Council District seat, but she hasn’t
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Dec
09
Free Online Theater – pen/man/ship by Christina Anderson

Free Online Theater – pen/man/ship by Christina Anderson

Hello Brooklyn Friends, Welcome to Molière in the Park [https://www.moliereinthepark.org/penmanship], Prospect Park’s Free Theater! We
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Dec
07
Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers: 4%

Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers: 4%

The Grand Army Plaza Christmas tree will be lit tomorrow, Dec 8. at 5:00pm. Liena Zagare/BklynerBrooklyn is at
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Dec
07
Celebrating the Holidays During COVID: How Brooklyners Are Finding Joy This Year

Celebrating the Holidays During COVID: How Brooklyners Are Finding Joy This Year

The winter holidays are going to feel different this year. Celebrations will likely be smaller, quieter, and less travel-heavy. At
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Dec
04
“F*cking Progressives”: At Brooklyn Democratic Party Meeting, Internal Divisions Laid Bare

“F*cking Progressives”: At Brooklyn Democratic Party Meeting, Internal Divisions Laid Bare

The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday night lasted over four hours [https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Dec
04
Learning About The NYPD: What Are The Sector Meetings Coming Up, And Why You Should Attend

Learning About The NYPD: What Are The Sector Meetings Coming Up, And Why You Should Attend

Pandemic has made all kinds of public meetings move online, and the Police Community Council (PCC) meetings are no exception.
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