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Dec
17
Empowerment in Action: Bushwick Residents Launch New Political Club

Empowerment in Action: Bushwick Residents Launch New Political Club

Bushwick Political and Civic Club flyer. Courtesy of BPCC.BUSHWICK— Many longtime Bushwick residents are disturbed by the upheaval they
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Dec
17
State Lawmakers Begin Examining Mayoral Control of NYC Schools

State Lawmakers Begin Examining Mayoral Control of NYC Schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza kick off the first day of Pre-K and 3-K for
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Dec
13
Articles of Impeachment Head For House Vote: Max Rose Signs On

Articles of Impeachment Head For House Vote: Max Rose Signs On

Max Rose. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)Congressman Jerry Nadler (Brooklyn/Manhattan) who Chairs the House Judiciary Committee may be best
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Dec
10
Life in Limbo: The Interminably Slow Pace of Adoptions

Life in Limbo: The Interminably Slow Pace of Adoptions

Photo by Liv Bruce on UnsplashThe story of Michael Orlando Clark, Jr., a Michigan kindergartener who invited his entire class
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Dec
09
Jewish Neighbors Protest EMJC Rabbi’s Installation Over Charter School Controversy

Jewish Neighbors Protest EMJC Rabbi’s Installation Over Charter School Controversy

Protesters at EMJC. Curtis Brodner/BklynerMIDWOOD — The installation of Rabbi Sam Levine at the East Midwood Jewish Center (EMJC) was
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Dec
03
Sea Gate Adrift After Local Politician’s Corruption Scandal

Sea Gate Adrift After Local Politician’s Corruption Scandal

By Clifford Michael. This story was originally published on Dec. 3, 2019, by THE CITY. The office of Sea Gate’
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Nov
25
National Grid Finally Lifts Gas Embargo and Will Pay $36 Million in Fines

National Grid Finally Lifts Gas Embargo and Will Pay $36 Million in Fines

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerAfter months of denying gas to new customers and holding them hostage, the National Grid moratorium has
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Nov
15
Sewage Check Valves Before Another Park Reno! Manhattan Beach Residents Upset Over Missing Storm Protection Money

Sewage Check Valves Before Another Park Reno! Manhattan Beach Residents Upset Over Missing Storm Protection Money

Dear Editor,Thank you for shedding more light on the question of where the Federal monies for future storm protection
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Nov
15
Lindsey Boylan Is Running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District

Lindsey Boylan Is Running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District

Lindsey Boylan. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BENSONHURST/BORO PARK – The 10 Congressional District, which encompasses the Upper West Side in
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Nov
13
Rezoning of Luxury Brighton Beach Apartment Building Advances

Rezoning of Luxury Brighton Beach Apartment Building Advances

Rendering of Sea Breeze Tower. Courtesy of Rybak Development.Seven members of the land use committee of Coney Island and
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