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Jul
20
Two alternatives for the select bus route along Kings Highway

Two alternatives for the select bus route along Kings Highway

KINGS HIGHWAY – A strong pushback from local business owners and elected officials delayed implementation of a Select Bus Service on
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Jul
20
Who will better represent this District – Simcha Felder or Blake Morris?

Who will better represent this District – Simcha Felder or Blake Morris?

NY Senate District 17MIDWOOD — Blake Morris [http://www.blakemorrisforstatesenate.com] celebrated earlier this week with supporters outside the Avenue H
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Jul
20
Cuomo Greens Community Gardens With State Cash

Cuomo Greens Community Gardens With State Cash

Governor Cuomo addressing the crowd at yesterday’s garden funding announcement in Crown Heights (Via Governor Cuomo’s Office)CROWN
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Jul
18
Waste Equity Bill Poised for Passage in City Council

Waste Equity Bill Poised for Passage in City Council

Councilmember Reynoso speaking at a press conference calling for reform to the private carting industry this spring (Via Twitter)After
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Jul
16
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Gounardes On Guns And Simcha Felder

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Gounardes On Guns And Simcha Felder

Andrew Gounardes. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BAY RIDGE – Moms Demand Action [https://momsdemandaction.org/] believes Andrew Gounardes, who is running
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Jul
16
Hamilton, Myrie Talk Affordable Housing in Flatbush

Hamilton, Myrie Talk Affordable Housing in Flatbush

FLATBUSH – It was an IDC roasting. The housing crisis in Central Brooklyn dominated the candidate’s forum on Saturday as
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Jul
13
NYC Charter Revision Commission Community Event at Grand Army Plaza Saturday Morning

NYC Charter Revision Commission Community Event at Grand Army Plaza Saturday Morning

Grand Army Plaza – It was announced yesterday that NYC Charter Revision Commission will host a series of public hearings in
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Jul
13
Former Secretary Of Education On Growing Up In Canarsie, Diversity, Education & Guns

Former Secretary Of Education On Growing Up In Canarsie, Diversity, Education & Guns

John B. King Jr. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Former Secretary of Education during the Obama administration, John B.
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Jul
13
Meet these candidates for NY State office tomorrow morning in Flatbush

Meet these candidates for NY State office tomorrow morning in Flatbush

Flatbush – Come hear those hoping to represent central Brooklyn communities at a forum organized by the Flatbush Tenant Coalition tomorrow
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Jul
12
Celebrate Dominican Heritage Tonight at Brooklyn Borough Hall!

Celebrate Dominican Heritage Tonight at Brooklyn Borough Hall!

DOWNTOWN – Tonight, a celebration of Dominican-American culture will take place at Brooklyn Borough Hall in advance of next month’s
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