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Nov
27
Projected $6.1 Billion State Budget Deficit Signals Crisis for Brooklyn’s Poor Families

Projected $6.1 Billion State Budget Deficit Signals Crisis for Brooklyn’s Poor Families

New HRA center in Bushwick. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.BROOKLYN — One out of every four Brooklynites lives in poverty and depends
3 min read
Nov
27
Here’s Where to Donate Coats in Brooklyn this Winter

Here’s Where to Donate Coats in Brooklyn this Winter

BROOKLYN — As the temperature drops consider helping a fellow New Yorker out with a winter coat. You can donate a
1 min read
Nov
26
Cobble Hill Spot Wins Best New Bistro of the Year

Cobble Hill Spot Wins Best New Bistro of the Year

Saint Julivert Fisherie. Courtesy of Le Fooding.COBBLE HILL — A beloved Brooklyn restaurant was crowned as Best New Bistro in
2 min read
Nov
25
National Grid Finally Lifts Gas Embargo and Will Pay $36 Million in Fines

National Grid Finally Lifts Gas Embargo and Will Pay $36 Million in Fines

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerAfter months of denying gas to new customers and holding them hostage, the National Grid moratorium has
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Nov
25
Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Sign Is Replaced on Brooklyn Waterfront

Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Sign Is Replaced on Brooklyn Waterfront

Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower sign in Brooklyn. Courtesy of MasterButler via Flickr. [https://www.flickr.com/photos/alwbutler/15102955408/]BROOKLYN
2 min read
Nov
21
4 Brooklyn Restaurants and Bakeries are Nominated for Eater Awards 2019

4 Brooklyn Restaurants and Bakeries are Nominated for Eater Awards 2019

This week, Eater chose [https://ny.eater.com/2019/11/18/20970507/eater-awards-2019-finalists-best-design-restaurant-bakery-nyc] their finalists for New York City’s
2 min read
Nov
19
Briefly Noted: Red Panda Cubs Debut at Prospect Park Zoo, Churro Lady Starts Fundraiser, & More

Briefly Noted: Red Panda Cubs Debut at Prospect Park Zoo, Churro Lady Starts Fundraiser, & More

PROSPECT PARK — Prospect Park Zoo debuted their red panda cubs this week [https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/11/15/adorable-red-panda-cubs-now-out-and-about-at-brooklyns-prospect-park-zoo/
1 min read
Nov
19
Man Lying in the Middle of a Brooklyn Street Was Run Over

Man Lying in the Middle of a Brooklyn Street Was Run Over

BED-STUY/BUSHWICK — A 61-year-old man, lying in the middle of the street, was run over on the cusp of Bed-Stuy
1 min read
Nov
18
Brooklyn Cop Killed in Car Crash After Racing Vehicle on the FDR

Brooklyn Cop Killed in Car Crash After Racing Vehicle on the FDR

Officer Garman Chen died after his vehicle crashed at a barrier on the FDR Drive. (Photo via NYPD)CARROLL GARDENS
1 min read
Nov
18
City Council says all NYC School Districts Must Develop Integration Plans

City Council says all NYC School Districts Must Develop Integration Plans

Parents attend a public meeting in Brooklyn’s District 15. PHOTO CREDIT: Christina Veiga/ChalkbeatBy Reema Amin, Chalkbeat [https://www.
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