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Jan
05
“Dog-and-Pony Show” – Brooklyn Parents Criticize The Search For New Schools Superintendent 

“Dog-and-Pony Show” – Brooklyn Parents Criticize The Search For New Schools Superintendent 

Entrance to D20’s headquarters. Megan McGibney/BklynerWhen Karina Costantino, the longtime superintendent of District 20 (D20) in Southern Brooklyn,
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Jan
04
COVID-19 Rates Around 9%, Pathetic Vaccine Rollout, Schools Remain Open

COVID-19 Rates Around 9%, Pathetic Vaccine Rollout, Schools Remain Open

The news this Monday morning could be better. January 3 numbers reported by NYS.Instead, New York state is approaching
3 min read
Jan
04
Mariya Markh, Former Council Staffer, Announces Run for Southeast Brooklyn Council Seat

Mariya Markh, Former Council Staffer, Announces Run for Southeast Brooklyn Council Seat

Mariya Markh, a political liaison who previously worked for several Brooklyn Council Members, announced her campaign for the borough’s
2 min read
Jan
04
New York City’s First Born of the Year A Brooklyn Boy

New York City’s First Born of the Year A Brooklyn Boy

Ivett Rodriguez with son Jaxel, born at midnight on January 1st. Photo by NYC Health + Hospitals.New York City’s
2 min read
Jan
04
Sheepshead Bay Democratic Leader Faces Calls for Resignation, Accusations of Racism After Comments About Chinese Food

Sheepshead Bay Democratic Leader Faces Calls for Resignation, Accusations of Racism After Comments About Chinese Food

District Leader Lori Maslow at a virtual Brooklyn Democratic Party event last month.A southern Brooklyn Democratic leader is facing
5 min read
Jan
04
Unlocking NYC Housing Opportunities For Residents On Rental Assistance

Unlocking NYC Housing Opportunities For Residents On Rental Assistance

About a year and a half ago, four Brooklyn neighbors joined forces to help open more doors for those in
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Dec
31
City Plans New Shelter in Brighton Beach, But Siting and Management Raise Local Concerns

City Plans New Shelter in Brighton Beach, But Siting and Management Raise Local Concerns

100 Neptune Avenue in Brighton Beach, the site of a planned 170-bed shelter. (Image from Google Maps)The city is
4 min read
Dec
31
NYC, We Love You, Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely (PSA)

NYC, We Love You, Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely (PSA)

via NYC DOHDear NYC, The best thing about 2020 is that it’s finally over. It’s been a long
3 min read
Dec
30
The Year of Openings and Closings

The Year of Openings and Closings

Openings and Closings in Brooklyn are normally fun to compile. Not this year. This year almost every list was fraught
4 min read
Dec
30
Four Synagogues In Midwood Tagged With Hateful Graffiti Last Saturday

Four Synagogues In Midwood Tagged With Hateful Graffiti Last Saturday

The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred within the confines of the
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