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Jul
02
“Social services, not policing” – These Brooklyn Women Move Toward a New City Council

“Social services, not policing” – These Brooklyn Women Move Toward a New City Council

Watching the city council debate the budget at Occupy City Hall. Photo by Sandy Nurse, with permission.As New Yorkers,
4 min read
Jun
30
Supporting the East New York Community Land Trust: A tool to Increase and Protect Affordable Homeownership (OPINION)

Supporting the East New York Community Land Trust: A tool to Increase and Protect Affordable Homeownership (OPINION)

Houses on Drew Street. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Afiya Lahens, Niani Taylor and Albert Scott Jr. In 2008, Barack Obama was
3 min read
Jun
02
The Engagement is “Off” – OPINION

The Engagement is “Off” – OPINION

Chancellor Carranza speaks at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press conference on COVID-19. City Hall. Monday, March 23, 2020. Credit:
3 min read
May
29
Breaking Down The Affordable Housing Problem in Brooklyn (OPINION)

Breaking Down The Affordable Housing Problem in Brooklyn (OPINION)

Lutchi Gayot is running for Congress in NY9 District. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Lutchi Gayot [https://www.teamgayot.com/], candidate for
5 min read
May
13
Policing the Pandemic: This is Nothing New

Policing the Pandemic: This is Nothing New

Photo byBill Oxford [https://unsplash.com/@bill_oxford?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] onUnsplash
3 min read
May
11
New York Has a Checklist for “Going Back to Normal,” but “Normal” Wasn’t Working

New York Has a Checklist for “Going Back to Normal,” but “Normal” Wasn’t Working

Katherine Walsh, courtesy of Katherine Walsh.On Saturday, Governor Andrew Cuomo released a detailed checklist for New York State that
4 min read
May
04
Young Adults Transitioning Out Of Foster Care During COVID-19 Need Help

Young Adults Transitioning Out Of Foster Care During COVID-19 Need Help

Early morning in Coney Island/Fishing. Liena Zagare/BklynerI’ve spent nearly 18  years in the New York foster care
2 min read
Apr
28
How To File For Unemployment: Tips From Local Council Member

How To File For Unemployment: Tips From Local Council Member

Sheepshead Bay. Liena Zagare/BklynerWhile we are seeing a positive trend in data, with deaths, hospitalizations, and critical care cases
6 min read
Mar
23
Stay Calm. Stay Home. Stay Healthy.

Stay Calm. Stay Home. Stay Healthy.

Forsythia in bloom. Liena Zagare/BklynerAs our routines are upended by Covid-19, I would like to remind my fellow New
3 min read
Mar
17
Looking After Our Seniors: Let Us Help! (Opinon)

Looking After Our Seniors: Let Us Help! (Opinon)

Adult day care in Brooklyn. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Yvonne Ward, Executive Secretary New York State Adult Day Services Association [https:
2 min read