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May
10
CB8 Land Use Committee Votes Against Developer’s Revised Proposal For Tower At Atlantic & Vanderbilt

CB8 Land Use Committee Votes Against Developer’s Revised Proposal For Tower At Atlantic & Vanderbilt

Developer’s argument that corner site deserves more density.The developers of 840 Atlantic Avenue [/?s=%22840+Atlantic%22], a
6 min read
May
07
Opinion: What We Can Do This Spring to have a Maskless Summer

Opinion: What We Can Do This Spring to have a Maskless Summer

Photo by Julie Ricard [https://unsplash.com/@jricard?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on
5 min read
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
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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
04
First Poll of Brooklyn Borough President Race Finds Reynoso and Cornegy Atop Close Field

First Poll of Brooklyn Borough President Race Finds Reynoso and Cornegy Atop Close Field

The first formal poll of the Brooklyn Borough President’s race shows Council Members Antonio Reynoso and Robert Cornegy Jr.
5 min read
May
03
Lime Launches Electric Moped Service in New York City

Lime Launches Electric Moped Service in New York City

Lime’s moped showcased at a Brooklyn Navy Yard press event on Friday, April 30th. (Image: Billy Richling)The micromobility
3 min read
Apr
22
After Vandal Hits Prospect Park Trash Cans, Staff and Volunteers Partner for a Clean-Up

After Vandal Hits Prospect Park Trash Cans, Staff and Volunteers Partner for a Clean-Up

(Image: Prospect Park Alliance)After dozens of trash cans in Prospect Park were overturned on Tuesday night, covering the green
2 min read
Apr
22
Brookfield Presents Plan to Refresh One Pierrepont Plaza Space in Downtown Brooklyn

Brookfield Presents Plan to Refresh One Pierrepont Plaza Space in Downtown Brooklyn

A rendering of the redesigned plaza at One Pierrepont Plaza. (Image: DLANDstudio Architecture)Brookfield Properties is planning a fresh look
2 min read
Apr
21
OPINION: We Should Have Paused the Gowanus Rezoning Until After COVID

OPINION: We Should Have Paused the Gowanus Rezoning Until After COVID

By Briget Rein, Candidate for Council in D39. [https://www.brigetrein.com/] It has finally happened: Judge Katherine Levine lifted
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Apr
19
Gowanus Rezoning Proceeds to Public Review

Gowanus Rezoning Proceeds to Public Review

A sketch of thre Gowanus canal bridge crossing with waterfront development and pedestrian activity. (Image: Department of City Planning)The
3 min read