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Nov
01
A Republican Underdog In A Sky Blue District – Naomi Levin Thinks She Can Win

A Republican Underdog In A Sky Blue District – Naomi Levin Thinks She Can Win

Naomi Levin Campaigns at a subway stop. Photo by Rosemary Misdary / Bklyner WESTERN BROOKLYN – In emerald heels, Naomi Levin fought
3 min read
Oct
31
On A Community Board, Frustration (And Hurt Feelings) Over Term Limits

On A Community Board, Frustration (And Hurt Feelings) Over Term Limits

Pat Singer (center) in her office at the Brighton Neighborhood Association in Brighton Beach. Photo Ben Masten/BklynerCONEY ISLAND – This
3 min read
Oct
31
School Boom Is Spilling Over Into Kensington

School Boom Is Spilling Over Into Kensington

KENSINGTON – Boro Park’s booming Orthodox Jewish community is spilling over the borders of the neighborhood, bringing with it new
3 min read
Oct
29
We’re Partnering With ProPublica On Election Coverage – Let’s Tell The Stories

We’re Partnering With ProPublica On Election Coverage – Let’s Tell The Stories

Elections are just a week away, and the pressure is building up in Southern Brooklyn. While the primaries in September
1 min read
Oct
29
Adams Calls For Guns In Places Of Worship, Others – To Unite Against Hate Following Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Adams Calls For Guns In Places Of Worship, Others – To Unite Against Hate Following Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerMIDWOOD – In a press conference yesterday to condemn the murder of 11 Jewish people in the Tree
4 min read
Oct
26
This Republican Apologizes For His Offensive Tweets, Says He Made A 180 — And Blames Fox News

This Republican Apologizes For His Offensive Tweets, Says He Made A 180 — And Blames Fox News

In March, we published a story about a young man who was planning on running for office. [/earl-blum-congress-cd9/] The Trump-supporting
3 min read
Oct
25
The Home Reporter To Make Epic Endorsement For Golden

The Home Reporter To Make Epic Endorsement For Golden

Marty Golden. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BAY RIDGE – The Home Reporter, for the first time in more than six decades,
1 min read
Oct
25
What To Know About The “Right To Know” Act

What To Know About The “Right To Know” Act

Last week, the city’s Right to Know Act went into effect, creating new rules to govern interactions between police
2 min read
Oct
25
Pamela Harris Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Fraud, Witness Tampering

Pamela Harris Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Fraud, Witness Tampering

Pamela Harris speaking with fellow politicians during her 2015 run for office. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Former Assemblymember Pamela
2 min read
Oct
23
Jumaane Williams Announces Bid for Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams Announces Bid for Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)City Councilman Jumaane Williams announced, on Tuesday, a bid for the New York City
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