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Japanese Pond Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (Photo by Pamela Wong)The Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all over Brooklyn. -Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Withhold Money From Sanctuary Cities [New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/
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Seth Low middle school (IS 96) in Bensonhurst.Today, the Mayor announced a 5-year plan and budget to install air conditioning in every New York City classroom, beginning this summer. This comes after Brooklyn city council members Mark Treyger, Brad Lander, and others pushed for A/C in schools, along
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MTA 4th Avenue/9th Street subway station in Park Slope (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)WNYC debuted “Design by Community” yesterday, a new series that investigates how New Yorkers address issues in their communities and unite to make a difference. The first story in the series focuses on two Park
Announcements
Atlantic Avenue rendering via NYC DOT [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2015-06-15-atlantic-ave-cb5.pdf] Governor Andrew Cuomo announced [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-1122-million-funding-support-transportation-enhancements-across-new] last week that he will award $112.2 million to 81 projects that support bicycle and pedestrian safety enhancements and improve air quality
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Photo courtesy of Lyons Community School Urban WorkshopA charity founded by a real-estate developer known for the transformation of DUMBO has invited public schools in the area to apply for grants to support creative programs that enrich student learning. The Walentas Family Foundation, established by the principals of Two Trees
Events
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 150 Eastern Parkway entranceCherry EsplanadeJapanese Pond Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (Photo by Pamela Wong)Japanese Pond Garden Japanese Pond Garden (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Cherry Esplanade seen from aboveBKLYNER took a quick field trip last week to preview the cherry blossom/sakura trees at the Brooklyn Botanic
Arts & Culture
You may have noticed that BKLYN DESIGNS [http://bklyndesigns.com/] is taking place next weekend in Greenpoint, and leading up to it, we decided to showcase some of the Brooklyn creators participating. We are also giving away 50 free passes to the event [https://cornernewsmedia.wufoo.com/forms/srekc1c18uinkb/] – if
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Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers his State of the City address at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, February 13, 2017. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeIt’s been a rough couple of weeks for Mayor Bill de Blasio who’s been getting flak from critics regarding the low property taxes he
Announcements
It has been a while since we have done a survey, and we are eager to hear from you. In January we made some big changes merging our (7) sites (Bensonhurst Bean, Fort Greene Focus, Ditmas Park Corner, Park Slope Stoop, Sheepshead Bites, Sunset Park Voice and City Kid Corner)
Announcements
A Flying Tiger Copenhagen staff member welcoming shoppers on FridayFlying Tiger Copenhagen at City PointWatering cans, buckets, and containers at Flying Tiger CopenhagenAnimal hats and flower crownsSpring-themed tablewareFlying Tiger Copenhagen at City PointColorful pens, pencils, erasers, tape, and more Notebooks, journals, and foldersCraft suppliesArt suppliesAssorted toysGamesMore toys and gamesAssorted items
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Characters on the wood walls of the Oak Room had been painted over by the hall’s previous owners. They were discovered when the paint was stripped during renovations, Grand Prospect Hall. (Photo by Pamela Wong)Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week — follow us
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> Crazy truck fire on the BQE right near my apt- melting the guard rails and stopping traffic completely. YIKES. pic.twitter.com/gHXTjfbfoM [https://t.co/gHXTjfbfoM] — Dana Erickson (@wiscodana) April 21, 2017 [https://twitter.com/wiscodana/status/855462365768409088] Today was not a good day for commuting. First, there