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Apr
29
Crown Heights Jewish Women Should Be Able To Vote In CH Jewish Elections-But They Aren’t – OPINION

Crown Heights Jewish Women Should Be Able To Vote In CH Jewish Elections-But They Aren’t – OPINION

By Andrea Karshan, a Jewish woman currently living in Crown Heights In Chabad Crown Heights, the Jewish community is holding
3 min read
Apr
24
Assembly Member Carroll To Host First Annual Brooklyn Answer Fair, May 19

Assembly Member Carroll To Host First Annual Brooklyn Answer Fair, May 19

WINDSOR TERRACE – Assembly Member Robert Carroll [https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Robert-C-Carroll/] will host the first annual Brooklyn Answer Fair on
2 min read
Apr
23
Lots of Shade Thrown At District 45 Candidate Forum

Lots of Shade Thrown At District 45 Candidate Forum

Candidates, organizers, and moderator Kadia Goba. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) MIDWOOD – About 150 residents of Community District 45 came to
5 min read
Apr
22
Earth Week Focus On Safe “Bike-to-Work” In Poor Areas

Earth Week Focus On Safe “Bike-to-Work” In Poor Areas

BROWNSVILLE – Bicycle riders from throughout the city share the same concerns for riding safely on city streets, so this fifth
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Apr
19
Three Candidates In the CD45 Race Receive Matching Funds

Three Candidates In the CD45 Race Receive Matching Funds

(L-R) Farah Louis, Adina Sash, and Monique Chandler-WatermanEAST FLATBUSH/MIDWOOD — Three people in the race to fill the 45the council
1 min read
Apr
18
Up for Debate: Local Constituents and Political Leaders Gather for Frank Talk on Marine Park

Up for Debate: Local Constituents and Political Leaders Gather for Frank Talk on Marine Park

(R-L) NYS Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, President of Madison-Marine- Homecrest Ed Jaworski, Marine Park Civic Ass. President Bob Tracy, Brooklyn Parks
3 min read
Apr
17
Announcement: Candidate Forum For The 45th Council District

Announcement: Candidate Forum For The 45th Council District

Candidates Forum 45 Council DistrictKENSINGTON — Bklyner and a host of community activists will sponsor a forum for the candidates running
1 min read
Apr
17
The 45 Council Race Heats Up After Electeds Pick Sides

The 45 Council Race Heats Up After Electeds Pick Sides

EAST FLATBUSH — Monique Chandler-Waterman, running to fill the vacant seat in the 45th council district, received a bunch of new
2 min read
Apr
17
Jumaane Williams Speaks About His Chandler-Waterman Endorsement

Jumaane Williams Speaks About His Chandler-Waterman Endorsement

EAST FLATBUSH — Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has endorsed Monique Chandler-Watermann to replace him to represent council District 45, dealing a
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Apr
17
“Affordable Housing” is a Trojan Horse for High End Housing – OPINION

“Affordable Housing” is a Trojan Horse for High End Housing – OPINION

Plans released for a development project at the Crown Heights Spice Factory. (via City Planning)By Alan P. Berger, Vice-President,
4 min read