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Photo via e.ann.s [https://www.instagram.com/p/BKUMkEzB0rrGRKm9BYJDdzW0BaGEqwm8IwBXfs0/?tagged=ivoted&hl=en] The election results are in for the primary elections which took place on Tuesday, September 13. The next time to vote will be the November 8 general elections. Here are all of your local
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Edward BlakeA recent study declared our neighborhood academic institution one of the safest colleges in New York State, but how safe is Brooklyn College really? The questionable report [http://backgroundchecks.org/50-safest-colleges-in-new-york-2016.html], released on June 1 by public safety website Backgroundchecks.org, ranked Brooklyn College as #6
campaign finance board
Photo by winmac [https://www.flickr.com/photos/winmac/92847877/]/FlickrHeads up, neighbors! Primary Day is tomorrow, September 10, and we’ve compiled some information to make exercising your right to vote as easy as possible. Remember, you are only eligible to vote tomorrow if you are a registered member
opinions
Photo by orlibeth [https://instagram.com/p/yE9iXgkY2M/]Following the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s fifth fare hike in eight years [/mta-subway-fare-hike/], which left straphangers digging deeper into their pockets to board the city’s subways and buses beginning this past Sunday, March 22, riders in neighborhoods throughout our coverage area
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Brown paper is covering the former Slope Cafe [http://www.yelp.com/biz/slope-cafe-new-york] windows at 453 4th Avenue and 10th Street. The coffee shop turned Caribbean restaurant opened its doors in September of 2012, but never really seemed to find its footing in the neighborhood. Although 4th Avenue isn’
New York Times
Source: Rob Bourdon via FlickrA majority of New Yorkers indicated that they would support the upcoming ballot measure that would allow for the development of seven casinos. The New York Times is reporting [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/01/nyregion/poll-finds-support-for-new-casinos-in-state.html?hpw] that the poll, conducted by Siena
anthony weiner scandal
Anthony Weiner. Source: FacebookAs the hype grows over Anthony Weiner’s possible return to New York politics [/weiner-considering-a-comeback-with-mayoral-bid/], analysts far and wide are weighing in on the question of what the chances really are for the former congressman. While early polling [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/17/nyregion/weiner-hasnt-joined-race-for-mayor-but-a-poll-of-democrats-puts-him-in-second.
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It was just a matter of time before former Congressman Anthony Weiner reappeared in politics. It was clear from the day of his resignation in 2011 [/video-weiner-resigns-at-press-conference-heckler-denies-chance-at-dignified-departure/] that the man who could have easily been the textbook definition of “career politician” – knowing nothing else in his adult life but the
gifts
If you’ve been procrastinating about buying gifts, a reminder that there are some good gifts to be found within walking distance [/holidays/local-holiday-shopping-guide-10-gifts-for-under-10-in-kensington], and that Church Avenue has your wrapping needs covered [/holidays/best-bets-for-wrapping-paper-on-church-ave]. So, have you checked everyone off of your list? [poll id=”4″]
Democratic primary
Well, I just got back from casting my vote in today’s primary election, and, as of 9:15 a.m., only five other people had voted at my polling station. Let’s pick it up, Sheepshead Bay! Let’s prove to New York City and New York State that
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[polldaddy poll=6276336]From the New York Times [http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/31/nyregion/bloomberg-plans-a-ban-on-large-sugared-drinks.html?_r=2&ref=nyregion] : New York City plans to enact a far-reaching ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts, in
funding
[polldaddy poll=5999319]Congressman Bob Turner will appear on the steps of a Queens Catholic school today to announce his sponsorship of a new bill providing tax relief to families with children in private schools. The congressman introduced the Tax and Education Assistance for Children (TEACH) Act of 2012 on