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Aug
06
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Promises Brownsville Almost $9 Million In Wake Of Mass Shooting

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Promises Brownsville Almost $9 Million In Wake Of Mass Shooting

Mayor Bill de Blasio flanked by Commissioner James O’Neill seek answers on the shooting that killed a man and
3 min read
Aug
06
Local Heroes: They Saw, They Stopped, They Helped

Local Heroes: They Saw, They Stopped, They Helped

GRAVESEND – Yesterday afternoon neighbors across the borough were sharing messages hoping to help identify a 4-year-old girl that was found
3 min read
Aug
05
A Visit To Pratt Institute’s Sculpture Park

A Visit To Pratt Institute’s Sculpture Park

CLINTON HILL – Before classes are back in session and students return to campus, head over to Pratt Institute [https://www.
4 min read
Aug
01
Hochul Announces $10 Mil in State Funds for Downtown BK Public Spaces

Hochul Announces $10 Mil in State Funds for Downtown BK Public Spaces

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul makes an announcement at Brooklyn Navy Yard (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Lieutenant Governor
2 min read
Jul
31
Marine Park Puddles – A Tale Of Two Parks?

Marine Park Puddles – A Tale Of Two Parks?

MARINE PARK – Huge puddles continue to plague Marine Park – worrying residents after Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus were
3 min read
Jul
30
Work Finally Begins On New Dog Run For Prospect Park Parade Ground

Work Finally Begins On New Dog Run For Prospect Park Parade Ground

PROSPECT PARK – Approximately 20,000 dogs live in the Kensington, Ditmas Park, Flatbush, Midwood, and Windsor Terrace neighborhoods, the Prospect
2 min read
Jul
29
Outrage Over 12 People Shot At Old Timers Festival In Brownsville

Outrage Over 12 People Shot At Old Timers Festival In Brownsville

[UPDATE: Monday, July 29, 2019 at 11:35am] The deceased victim was identified by police as Jason Pagan, who was
6 min read
Jul
17
A Perfect Day For The Spray Showers At The Newly Opened Ennis Playground

A Perfect Day For The Spray Showers At The Newly Opened Ennis Playground

GOWANUS – NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org] Commissioner Mitchell Silver, NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Marty Maher, and City Council
4 min read
Jul
15
More Summer Movies: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, Washington Park

More Summer Movies: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, Washington Park

DUMBO/PARK SLOPE – Last week we mentioned two upcoming free outdoor movie events in Bed-Stuy and Coney Island [/summer-movies-cinema-block-party-and-flicks-on-the-beach/]. With
2 min read
Jul
15
Third Annual Lemonade Day Teaches Brooklyn Kids Business Skills

Third Annual Lemonade Day Teaches Brooklyn Kids Business Skills

BROWNSVILLE – On July 27th, thirty Brooklyn kids will get a chance to run their own business. Through the national Lemonade
3 min read