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Jun
06
“Reckless Driver Accountability Act” Aims to Keep Dangerous Drivers Off the Street

“Reckless Driver Accountability Act” Aims to Keep Dangerous Drivers Off the Street

Councilmember Brad Lander announced new legislation for safe streets along with local (Via CM Lander’s Office)PARK SLOPE – Yesterday,
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Jun
05
Farmers Market Returns to McGolrick Park This Weekend

Farmers Market Returns to McGolrick Park This Weekend

Greenpoint’s McGolrick Park will once again host a farmer’s market in the park proper, starting this weekend (Paul
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Jun
05
Exclusive: Councilmember Treyger To Introduce Resolution Opposing Gun Raffles

Exclusive: Councilmember Treyger To Introduce Resolution Opposing Gun Raffles

This Thursday, Councilmember Mark Treyger (D-47) will introduce a resolution to the City Council asking members to call on the
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Jun
01
Flatbush Town Hall With Mayor de Blasio – all about housing and schools

Flatbush Town Hall With Mayor de Blasio – all about housing and schools

Photo by John McCartenFLATBUSH/DITMAS PARK/PLG – Mayor Bill de Blasio was back at PS6 in Flatbush for his second
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May
31
District 34 Participatory Budgeting 2018: Winning Projects

District 34 Participatory Budgeting 2018: Winning Projects

Councilmember Antonio Reynoso’s District 34 covers parts of Williamsburg, Bushwick and Ridgewood (Via City Council)With results filtering in
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May
29
Brooklyn Heights Corner Renamed to Honor Emily Warren Roebling

Brooklyn Heights Corner Renamed to Honor Emily Warren Roebling

Emily Warren Roebling, seen here in a portrait held in the Brooklyn Museum, was instrumental in the completion of the
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May
25
Democratic District Leader Jacob Gold Steps Down

Democratic District Leader Jacob Gold Steps Down

Jacob Gold, the Democratic District Leader of Brooklyn’s 44th Assembly District, announced on Friday that he will not seek
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May
24
District 40 Participatory Budgeting 2018: Winning Projects

District 40 Participatory Budgeting 2018: Winning Projects

Councilmember Eugene at Ditmas Junior High to announce the results of Participatory Budgeting in District 40 (Via CM Eugene’s
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May
23
District 35 Participatory Budgeting 2018: Winning Projects

District 35 Participatory Budgeting 2018: Winning Projects

Majority Leader Cumbo visited Medgar Evers Prep yesterday to announce results and present oversized checks for winning projects (Via @NYC
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May
18
Little Haiti Business and Cultural District Is Coming Soon To Flatbush

Little Haiti Business and Cultural District Is Coming Soon To Flatbush

Photo via Assembly Member Bichotte’s office.FLATBUSH – Today is Haitian Flag Day and to celebrate, elected officials gathered on
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