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Nov
01
Massive Scale-Back On NYPD’s Use Of Nuisance Abatement Proposed by City Council

Massive Scale-Back On NYPD’s Use Of Nuisance Abatement Proposed by City Council

(Photo by Dan Nguyen, c/o Council Member Jumaane Williams’ Office)Last week, City Council Members introduced a bill package
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Oct
31
Who’s On The Ballot: Glenn Nocera, Republican Candidate For Assembly District 44

Who’s On The Ballot: Glenn Nocera, Republican Candidate For Assembly District 44

Photo by Walker EsnerWith a controversial Presidential race dominating headlines, it can be hard to learn about local candidates who’
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Oct
28
Native Americans & Activists Protest Dakota Access Pipeline At Clinton’s Brooklyn Headquarters Yesterday

Native Americans & Activists Protest Dakota Access Pipeline At Clinton’s Brooklyn Headquarters Yesterday

Still from video of protest yesterday at Hillary Clinton’s Brooklyn campaign headquarters regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline. Native American
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Oct
28
Six-Hundred School Bus Routes Could Be Affected By Possible Driver Strike Next Week

Six-Hundred School Bus Routes Could Be Affected By Possible Driver Strike Next Week

Photo via zhenry49 [https://www.instagram.com/p/BIs16nrjZTf/?tagged=schoolbuses&hl=en]Roughly 900 city school bus drivers
3 min read
Oct
27
Community Board 6 Reviews Proposal for Substance Abuse Center in Gowanus

Community Board 6 Reviews Proposal for Substance Abuse Center in Gowanus

[L-R] Avraham Schick, Executive Director, Jonathan Cohen, Manager, Special Projects, Kirk Chisholm, Clinical Director of NYCATS. (Photo by Pamela Wong
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Oct
26
Scenes From The Bangladesh Society Elections In Kensington

Scenes From The Bangladesh Society Elections In Kensington

Society members celebrate outside the voting booths on Avenue C (Photo by DPC) The Bangladesh Society, a massive non-profit supporting
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Oct
24
First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

Source: katerha via flickrLast week stores citywide began receiving the first official notices reminding them that, as of February 15,
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Oct
24
Brad Lander Announces Bengali-Speaking Community Liaison In Kensington

Brad Lander Announces Bengali-Speaking Community Liaison In Kensington

Friday, City Council Member Brad Lander announced a dedicated office annex for Bangla speakers in Kensington, staffed by community liaison
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Oct
24

What Are Bensonhurst’s Real Neighborhood Boundaries?

According to Google Maps, the neighborhood becomes Dyker Heights north of 14th Avenue, Bath Beach south of 86th Street, and
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Oct
23
First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

Source: katerha via flickrLast week stores citywide began receiving the first official notices reminding them that, as of February 15,
2 min read