Bay Ridge
CONEY ISLAND – Join us at another Democratic Primary debate – this time Assembly District 46, that covers Coney Island and Bay Ridge. It will be moderated by Bklyner’s new political reporter Kadia Goba, and will take place next Wednesday, September 5, at 7:00 pm at the Trump Village Community
Bed Stuy
A Bird electric scooter parked in the plaza, ready to ride (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BED-STUY – On a blazing day in Bed-Stuy, a cool new piece of technology was making its Brooklyn debut, with politicians and passers-by zipping to and fro on silent, electric scooters. The demonstration was sponsored by Bird
kensington
Unveiling the PX Forward study, which looked at ways to improve neighborhoods affected by the Prospect Expressway (Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP’s Office)The Prospect Expressway cuts through South Slope, Windsor Terrace, and Greenwood Heights, into Kensington, carving up the communities and impeding connectivity, a reminder of the ambitious and
Bay Ridge
CONEY ISLAND – To fill the gap as to where candidates stand on issues in the district, Bklyner brings you a series of region-specific Q&As from each candidate running in the 46th assembly district which includes Coney Island, Sea Gate and parts of Bay Ridge, Brighton Beach, Dyker Heights
Announcements
Commissioner Bitta Mostofi. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BAY RIDGE – Commissioner for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs spoke to Muslims about their concerns after the Jummah (Friday) prayer at the Beit el- Maqdis Islamic Center in Bay Ridge. Commissioner Bitta Mostofi came inside the mosque with her hair covered
Bay Ridge
We hope you will join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 28 at 7 pm at the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn, 1787 Stillwell Avenue (between Kings Highway and Avenue S) [https://www.google.com/search?q=1787+Stillwell+Avenue&oq=1787+Stillwell+Avenue&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.362j0j7&sourceid=
News
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerA month after speed cameras shut down across New York, a deal to turn them back on has been brokered between the City Council, the Mayor and the Governor—just in time for students to return to school. Council Speaker Corey Johnson said over the weekend that
bath beach
BAY RIDGE – To fill the gap as to where candidates stand on issues in the district, Bklyner brings you a series of region-specific Q&As from each candidate running in the 46th assembly district which includes Coney Island and Sea Gate and parts of Bay Ridge, Brighton Beach, Dyker
Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS – A shooting in Crown Heights on Thursday night left two men wounded and a bullet hole in State Sen. Jesse Hamilton’s (D) campaign headquarters, according to police. In what the senator called “prime time” at his campaign office, a stray bullet struck the entry door frame of
Announcements
The Health Department debuted breastfeeding information toolkits today at the Brooklyn Public Library (Via Brooklyn Public Library [https://twitter.com/BKLYNlibrary] Twitter)Today, the Health Department’s Center for Health Equity announced it would be opening a new Baby Café at the Neighborhood Health Action Center in Brownsville, as well
Bushwick
Mayor de Blasio arrived in Williamsburg via L train yesterday to address the coming Canarsie Tunnel Shutdown (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office) EAST WILLIAMSBURG – Forgoing his usual SUV caravan to Brooklyn, yesterday Mayor Bill de Blasio arrived in the borough via L train, addressing reporters outside the Grand Street station
Business
The new freelance hub in DUMBO will provide space to work and opportunities for professional development (Photo via Made in NYC)DUMBO – New Yorkers working freelance jobs in creative fields will have a new place to log in, learn and network in Brooklyn this October. Today, the Mayor’s office