Politics

Sep
05
Malliotakis, Southern Pols Say No To Scrapping G&T Programs

Malliotakis, Southern Pols Say No To Scrapping G&T Programs

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBENSONHURST – After Mayor Bill de Blasio’s panel announced its recommendation to eliminate most selective admissions and
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Sep
04
Placard Privilege – Too Good A Deal To Give Up

Placard Privilege – Too Good A Deal To Give Up

Eric Adams. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)By Ben Verde and Zainab Iqbal BOROUGH HALL – Borough President Eric Adams laid out
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Sep
04
CM Reynoso: Why I Endorse Sen. Elizabeth Warren For President

CM Reynoso: Why I Endorse Sen. Elizabeth Warren For President

By Councilmember Antonio Reynoso Who will save the American Dream? Since our founding, this ideal has been a  vivid expression
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Sep
03
NYC Office For The Prevention Of Hate Crimes Is Now Open

NYC Office For The Prevention Of Hate Crimes Is Now Open

Mayor Bill de Blasio during a rally against anti-Semitism at Kingsway Jewish Center (Photo: Todd Maisel/Bklyner)The NYC Office
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Aug
29
NYCHA General Manager Faces Investigation Over Toxic Work Environment

NYCHA General Manager Faces Investigation Over Toxic Work Environment

Vito Mustaciulo, via NYCAThe Daily News’ Tuesday exposé on the “toxic work environment” fostered by NYCHA general manager Vito Mustaciuolo
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Aug
26
Battle of Brooklyn Raged at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Battle of Brooklyn Raged at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Greenwood Cemetery Commemorates the Battle of Brooklyn. Patriot soldiers fire on the British forces approaching. (Photo by Todd Maisel/Bklyner)
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Aug
22
Senator Parker Will Face Primary Challenger in Josue Pierre

Senator Parker Will Face Primary Challenger in Josue Pierre

Photo via Josue Pierre’s office.FLATBUSH – This morning Democratic District Leader for the 42nd Assembly District Josue Pierre announced
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Aug
20
Homeless Shelter on Coney Island Avenue Open

Homeless Shelter on Coney Island Avenue Open

Homeless shelter at 566 Coney Island Avenue opened at the end of July / early August serving 139 single men. Liena
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Aug
14
@BrownBikeGirl On Bike Lanes, White Guys, And Educating All

@BrownBikeGirl On Bike Lanes, White Guys, And Educating All

Courtney Williams at a press conference in Brownsville (Image by Zainab Iqbal/ Bklyner)CLINTON HILL — A few years ago Courtney
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Aug
12
More Delays For Atlantic Yards – Pacific Park Development?

More Delays For Atlantic Yards – Pacific Park Development?

Assembly Member Walter Mosley speaks at a press conference next to Pacific Park/ Atlantic Yards (Image by Sam Raskin)PROSPECT
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