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Police & Fire

Jun
08
Mayor De Blasio Announces Cuts to Policing, Changes To Street Vendor Enforcement

Mayor De Blasio Announces Cuts to Policing, Changes To Street Vendor Enforcement

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd. (Photo: Adrian Childress/Bklyner)Following 10 days of mostly peaceful protests against police brutality, marred by
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Jun
08
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car In Canarsie

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car In Canarsie

CANARSIE – A 52-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car while crossing the street on Friday.On Friday,
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Jun
05
Jamel Floyd Dies After Being Pepper Sprayed In Brooklyn Prison

Jamel Floyd Dies After Being Pepper Sprayed In Brooklyn Prison

Jamel Floyd protest. (Photo: Adrian Childress/Bklyner)SUNSET PARK – Brooklynites marched 14 blocks yesterday to demand justice for Jamel Floyd,
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Jun
05
Protesting With Art: How Neighbors Are Getting Their Kids Involved

Protesting With Art: How Neighbors Are Getting Their Kids Involved

KENSINGTON – Thousands of people have been marching and engaging in peaceful protests for the past week, however, not everyone who
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Jun
04
An Open Letter To My Community Regarding George Floyd’s Legacy

An Open Letter To My Community Regarding George Floyd’s Legacy

Dear Neighbor, The people of New York are carrying a heavy weight in their hearts and on their shoulders this
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Jun
04
‘Unprovoked Attack’ Leaves Two Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed & Suspect In Critical Condition

‘Unprovoked Attack’ Leaves Two Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed & Suspect In Critical Condition

Photo: Hillel Lash/BklynerFLATBUSH – Two officers were shot, one was stabbed, and the suspect was also shot in an “unprovoked
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Jun
03
Scores Arrested Amid Floyd Protests Locked Up for More Than 24 Hours in NYC: Lawsuit

Scores Arrested Amid Floyd Protests Locked Up for More Than 24 Hours in NYC: Lawsuit

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerRosa Goldensohn, Claudia Irizarry Aponte, and Reuven Blau, originally published
4 min read
Jun
03
Three Shot & Two Killed In Two Separate Shootings In Brooklyn Last Night

Three Shot & Two Killed In Two Separate Shootings In Brooklyn Last Night

EAST FLATBUSH/BROWNSVILLE – Three people were shot and two killed in two separate shootings in Brooklyn last night. First, on
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Jun
03
Central Brooklyn Congressional Candidates (NY-9) on Protests

Central Brooklyn Congressional Candidates (NY-9) on Protests

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – The race for Congressional District 9 that represents Brooklyn
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Jun
03
Cops Fire Several Rounds At Armed Man, Killing Him In Crown Heights

Cops Fire Several Rounds At Armed Man, Killing Him In Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS – A man in Brooklyn who was accused of shooting another man was shot and killed by cops himself
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