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Dec
10
Remembering Dr. Ahmad Jaber, One Of Bay Ridge’s Greatest

Remembering Dr. Ahmad Jaber, One Of Bay Ridge’s Greatest

Dr. Ahmad Jaber. (Photo: Joey O’Loughlin, Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.)BAY RIDGE – One of the
7 min read
Nov
24
David Dinkins, NYC’s First & Only Black Mayor, Dies At 93

David Dinkins, NYC’s First & Only Black Mayor, Dies At 93

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrate David Dinkins’ 90th Birthday at Gracie Mansion
3 min read
May
07
Michael Halkias, Owner of Grand Prospect Hall, Dies From Coronavirus

Michael Halkias, Owner of Grand Prospect Hall, Dies From Coronavirus

Michael and Alice Halkias. (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)PARK SLOPE – Michael Halkias, a Brooklyn legend and the owner of the
2 min read