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Dec
12
Politicians Demand Safety Improvements After Gravesend Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run

Politicians Demand Safety Improvements After Gravesend Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run

This morning, Borough President Eric Adams and Councilmember Mark Treyger arrived at the corner of West 2nd Street and Avenue
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Dec
11
Governor Cuomo Pledges To Inspect L Train Tunnel Thursday at Midnight

Governor Cuomo Pledges To Inspect L Train Tunnel Thursday at Midnight

Governor Cuomo touring the Gateway Tunnel in North Bergen in October (Via NY Governor’s Office)Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced
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Dec
10
‘Father K’ Plays To A Packed Theater In Bay Ridge

‘Father K’ Plays To A Packed Theater In Bay Ridge

The Rev. Khader El-Yateem at the Alpine Theatre.BAY RIDGE — Rev. Khader El-Yateem returned to his old neighborhood for a
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Dec
07
City Council, Including Espinal and Menchaca, Supported 2017 Bill Raising Penalty On Violation Fueling Signage Crisis

City Council, Including Espinal and Menchaca, Supported 2017 Bill Raising Penalty On Violation Fueling Signage Crisis

Councilmembers Rafael Espinal (left) and Carlos Menchaca (right). (Justin Mitchell/BKLYNER).BROOKLYN — Despite being out front handling Brooklyn residents’ confusion
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Dec
06
State Senator-Elect Zellnor Myrie Announces Transition Team

State Senator-Elect Zellnor Myrie Announces Transition Team

Zellnor Myrie (Photo: Office of Zellnor Myrie)CROWN HEIGHTS – State Senator-Elect Zellnor Myrie announced on Thursday a six-person transition steering
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Dec
06
Brooklyn DA Announces Event To Erase Past Convictions for Marijuana

Brooklyn DA Announces Event To Erase Past Convictions for Marijuana

A judge’s gavel. (Photo: Joe Gratz [https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/117048243/] / Flickr)As discussions swirl about the
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Dec
06
Councilmember Espinal Wants Marijuana Tax for NYCHA, Bail Programs—Not The Subway

Councilmember Espinal Wants Marijuana Tax for NYCHA, Bail Programs—Not The Subway

In response to a new study calling for the taxation of legalized marijuana to help fund the spiraling MTA [https:
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Dec
05
What Do We Want? Language Access!

What Do We Want? Language Access!

City Councilman Mark Treyer called for more language access on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday after Russian- and
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Dec
04
More Than 200,000 Immigrants In Central & Southern Brooklyn May Be Affected By Changes In Public Charge

More Than 200,000 Immigrants In Central & Southern Brooklyn May Be Affected By Changes In Public Charge

Yvette Clarke at a public charge forum she hosted in Flatbush.FLATBUSH – U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke sponsored an
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Nov
30
City Announces Shirley Chisholm Monument Near Prospect Park

City Announces Shirley Chisholm Monument Near Prospect Park

Shirley Chisholm Photo: Screenshot Library of CongressFLATBUSH – First Lady Chirlane McCray announced on Friday, November 30, that the city will
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