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Mar
16
After Tragedy, Mayor Backs Safe Streets Legislation

After Tragedy, Mayor Backs Safe Streets Legislation

Children led the march for safe streets in Park Slope last week, calling on the Mayor to act (Paul Stremple/
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Mar
15
Students Speak Out Against Gun Violence at Prospect Park Rally

Students Speak Out Against Gun Violence at Prospect Park Rally

Students spoke out against gun violence at an afternoon rally in Prospect Park following the National School Walkout (Paul Stremple/
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Mar
14
“Lock Her Up”– Brooklyn Teen Republicans Call On Indicted Assemblywoman Harris To Resign

“Lock Her Up”– Brooklyn Teen Republicans Call On Indicted Assemblywoman Harris To Resign

Photo: Zainab IqbalBAY RIDGE – The Brooklyn Teen Republican Club chanted outside indicted Assemblywoman Pamela Harris’ office last Sunday calling her
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Mar
14
Brooklyn Students Walk Out to Protest Gun Violence

Brooklyn Students Walk Out to Protest Gun Violence

As students walk out to protest gun violence nationwide, we’ll update this page with info from Brooklyn schools: >
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Mar
09
A Woman On A Mission: District 41’s Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel

A Woman On A Mission: District 41’s Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel

Ampry-Samuel (foreground) at a press conference at City Hall on February 20, putting pressure on NYCHA to fix heat and
4 min read
Mar
07
This Republican Candidate Insults Blacks And Mexican-Americans — and Wants Muslims In “Internment Camps”

This Republican Candidate Insults Blacks And Mexican-Americans — and Wants Muslims In “Internment Camps”

MIDWOOD — A Republican candidate for Congress in Brooklyn has insulted women, African-Americans, Mexicans, and LGBT people in a torrent of
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Mar
05
Mayor Names Houston Superintendent As New York City Schools Chancellor

Mayor Names Houston Superintendent As New York City Schools Chancellor

New Chancellor Robert Carranza and Mayor Bill de Blasio at today’s announcement (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)After last
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Mar
02
Joel Anabilah-Azumah on Arming Teachers, Supporting the Muslim Ban, And Not Allowing Transgender People To Serve. He’s Running For Congress.

Joel Anabilah-Azumah on Arming Teachers, Supporting the Muslim Ban, And Not Allowing Transgender People To Serve. He’s Running For Congress.

Photo: Joel Anabilah-AzumaFLATBUSH – Joel Anabilah-Azumah has been living in Brooklyn since he was 9-years-old. Now, he is running for Congress
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Mar
01
Brannan Wants Opioid Education in Schools

Brannan Wants Opioid Education in Schools

CITY HALL – On Tuesday two of Council Member Justin Brannan’s (Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, Bensonhurst) bills asking
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Feb
27
Let’s Get Our Schools The Money They Are Entitled To (OPINION)

Let’s Get Our Schools The Money They Are Entitled To (OPINION)

BAY RIDGE – As a resident of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and an Education District 20 public school parent, I feel fortunate
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