North Western Brooklyn

Nov
30

Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers & More

Fewer people have been getting tested since the big pre-Thanksgiving rush in the city, and Brooklyn at large is no
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Nov
30
OPINION: The Bedford Union Armory Project Is A Disgrace. We Can’t Let It Happen Again.

OPINION: The Bedford Union Armory Project Is A Disgrace. We Can’t Let It Happen Again.

Bedford Armory. Ben Foldy / BklynerCrystal Hudson is a candidate for the City Council’s 35th District. Last week marked the
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Nov
30
NYC Elementary School Students Can Head Back to Buildings Dec. 7

NYC Elementary School Students Can Head Back to Buildings Dec. 7

Photo by Kelly Sikkema [https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on
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Nov
24
E-bikes and E-scooters Are Officially Legal in New York City

E-bikes and E-scooters Are Officially Legal in New York City

Legislation legalizing electric-powered bicycles and scooters went into effect [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/ebikes.shtml?fbclid=
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Nov
24
Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers, Free Food And More

Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers, Free Food And More

In Brooklyn, 18,642 people got tested, and 453 or 2.4% tested positive for COVID-19, 7-day rolling average is
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Nov
24
Make Plans: Ice Skating Opens On Thursday At Industry City

Make Plans: Ice Skating Opens On Thursday At Industry City

Industry CityThis holiday season, there will be two skating rinks in Sunset Park. Industry City’s Ice Rink will be
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Nov
24
Eight Months Into the Pandemic, Brooklyn Mutual Aid Groups Widen Focus

Eight Months Into the Pandemic, Brooklyn Mutual Aid Groups Widen Focus

Bed-Stuy Strong volunteer Natalia Paez has been organizing neighborhood clean-ups since August. Photo by Zoe Grueskin/BklynerAs the coronavirus spread
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Nov
23
Not Dressed Up, Nowhere to Go: Dry Cleaning Takes a Hit in Brooklyn

Not Dressed Up, Nowhere to Go: Dry Cleaning Takes a Hit in Brooklyn

Image courtesy of Bridgestone.Zach Kinzer has worked at the Bridgestone Dry Cleaners and Laundry as the general manager for
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Nov
23
62-Year-Old Woman Dies After Struck By Drunk Driver In Boerum Hill

62-Year-Old Woman Dies After Struck By Drunk Driver In Boerum Hill

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
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Nov
23
Six People Injured, One Dead At Sweet 16 Party Shooting In Bed Stuy

Six People Injured, One Dead At Sweet 16 Party Shooting In Bed Stuy

A victim being escorted into an ambulance following the fatal shooting last light. (Photo via Loudlabs)BED STUY – Six teenagers
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