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Jan
17
‘This Is a Crisis,’ Brooklyn Pols Demand Justice for Pedestrian Killed by Sanitation Truck

‘This Is a Crisis,’ Brooklyn Pols Demand Justice for Pedestrian Killed by Sanitation Truck

Congressman Max Rose and Councilmember Mark Treyger viaTwitter. [https://twitter.com/MarkTreyger718]BENSONHURST — This morning, local elected officials and advocates
3 min read
Jan
02
Mulchfest 2020: Here’s How to Dispose of that Christmas Tree

Mulchfest 2020: Here’s How to Dispose of that Christmas Tree

It’s a sad end for a Christmas tree to be disposed off in the garbage. Irina Groushevaia/BklynerOne of
1 min read
Dec
19
Corner Eyesore Racks up Nearly $100,000 in Fines and Brings Rats to Newkirk Plaza 

Corner Eyesore Racks up Nearly $100,000 in Fines and Brings Rats to Newkirk Plaza 

Corner of Wall, Katie Herchenroeder /BklynerNEWKIRK PLAZA – A stone’s throw away from the vacant corner lot on Newkirk Avenue
5 min read
Nov
11
Will We Get Our First Snow Tomorrow?!

Will We Get Our First Snow Tomorrow?!

Snow in Brooklyn. Photo from Bklyner Archive.New York City — The Department of Sanitation has declared a snow alert [https:
1 min read
Oct
17
Incompetent Water Main Replacement Is Flooding Their Homes, Park Slope Residents Say

Incompetent Water Main Replacement Is Flooding Their Homes, Park Slope Residents Say

The flooded basement of 104 Berkeley Place. Courtesy of the St. Johns Place Community Association.City’s water main replacement
3 min read
Aug
02
How Long To Clean Up A Garbage-Infested Alleyway?

How Long To Clean Up A Garbage-Infested Alleyway?

Before and after. (Photos: Mr. A)DITMAS PARK – Garbage, mice, and horrible smells took over a small alleyway between two
5 min read
Apr
18
Up for Debate: Local Constituents and Political Leaders Gather for Frank Talk on Marine Park

Up for Debate: Local Constituents and Political Leaders Gather for Frank Talk on Marine Park

(R-L) NYS Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, President of Madison-Marine- Homecrest Ed Jaworski, Marine Park Civic Ass. President Bob Tracy, Brooklyn Parks
3 min read
Apr
15
Boardwalk, Brighton Beach Restaurant Burn Last Night

Boardwalk, Brighton Beach Restaurant Burn Last Night

The heavily damaged Tatiana’s Restaurant scarred the Brighton Beach Boardwalk. Todd Maisel/BklynerBRIGHTON BEACH – A two-alarm fire ripped through
5 min read
Apr
12
Mayor Announces End to Single Use Plastic Food-ware by City

Mayor Announces End to Single Use Plastic Food-ware by City

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order eliminating plastic from city agencies, mostly utensils and other plastics from school
6 min read
Mar
01
‘Fatbergs’ Are Ruining The City’s Sewers

‘Fatbergs’ Are Ruining The City’s Sewers

BROOKLYN — The city wants people to “Trash It. Don’t Flush It,” in a new campaign to help reduce those
2 min read