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Feb
26
NRA To Hold A Fundraiser At Gargiulo’s in Coney Island

NRA To Hold A Fundraiser At Gargiulo’s in Coney Island

SOUTHERN BROOKLYN – The Brooklyn Friends of the NRA is planning to hold a fundraiser at Coney Island’s noted Gargiulo’
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Feb
22
Neighborhood Policing Coming to Southwest Brooklyn

Neighborhood Policing Coming to Southwest Brooklyn

WEST BROOKLYN – Councilmember Justin Brannan (D-43) announced yesterday that New York’s neighborhood policing would start this year in West
2 min read
Feb
20
Jumaane Williams Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor

Jumaane Williams Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor

Jumaane Williams announced his run for Lieutenant Governor outside City Hall (Photo via Ernest Skinner)Just before the long weekend,
3 min read
Feb
16
Community To Felder: Let’s Talk About Healthcare

Community To Felder: Let’s Talk About Healthcare

BORO PARK/MIDWOOD – On Thursday, 26 community organizations led by New York Senate District 17 for Progress [https://www.facebook.
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Feb
15
Congresswoman Clarke Meets With Brooklyn Postmaster

Congresswoman Clarke Meets With Brooklyn Postmaster

Post Office on Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BKLYNER)Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D9, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Sheepshead
3 min read
Feb
15
Felder: “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?!”

Felder: “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?!”

Simcha Felder. (Photo: NY Senate)MIDWOOD – We received the following email from the NY State Senator Simcha Felder (D17) today
1 min read
Feb
14
False Notes In The Mayor’s Big Speech

False Notes In The Mayor’s Big Speech

FLATBUSH – Mayor de Blasio delivered his big annual State of the City speech at the Kings Theater on Flatbush Avenue
3 min read
Feb
14
Expanding Atlantic Ave Detention Center Part Of Mayor’s Plan To Close Rikers

Expanding Atlantic Ave Detention Center Part Of Mayor’s Plan To Close Rikers

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Mayor de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced today an agreement to replace Rikers
2 min read
Feb
14
Indicted Assemblywoman Harris Gets Paid Despite Not Showing Up In Albany

Indicted Assemblywoman Harris Gets Paid Despite Not Showing Up In Albany

Harris speaking at a campaign event in 2015. (Photo: BKLYNER)Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris representing the 46th Assembly District has
2 min read
Feb
13
De Blasio’s State of the City at Kings Tonight

De Blasio’s State of the City at Kings Tonight

FLATBUSH – The Mayor will deliver his 5th State of the City at the Kings Theater on Flatbush Avenue tonight at
1 min read