Southern Brooklyn

Aug
06
Two-Wheel Traffic Up on Bridges, But Cash-Strapped City Can’t Expand Crowded Bike Lanes

Two-Wheel Traffic Up on Bridges, But Cash-Strapped City Can’t Expand Crowded Bike Lanes

Cyclists ride over the Queensboro Bridge, Aug. 3, 2020. | Ben Fractenberg/THE CITYBy Jose Martinez, originally published [https://www.thecity.
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Aug
05
Was Brooklyn Prepared For Tropical Storm Isaias?

Was Brooklyn Prepared For Tropical Storm Isaias?

A fallen tree in Bath Beach. (Photo via Steve Patzer, with permission)SOUTHERN BROOKLYN – Tropical Storm Isaias left about 22,
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Aug
05
Redistricting Is A Partisan Nightmare – Can New York’s New System Do It Better?

Redistricting Is A Partisan Nightmare – Can New York’s New System Do It Better?

When you look at the map of State Senate districts that crisscross Brooklyn, what shapes do you see? Does Senate
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Aug
04
8 Things To Know About NYC School Reopening Plans Before Friday’s Deadline For Remote-Only Learning

8 Things To Know About NYC School Reopening Plans Before Friday’s Deadline For Remote-Only Learning

Photo by Ben Mullins [https://unsplash.com/@benmullins?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on
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Aug
03
Adams To MTA: Do Not Give Up On Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign

Adams To MTA: Do Not Give Up On Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign

Back in May when the MTA began its enhanced cleaning of buses. (Photo: Trent Reeves / Metropolitan Transportation Authority)BROOKLYN – Draft
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Aug
03
Tropical Storm Isaias Is Expected Around Midnight, Heavy Wind & Rain

Tropical Storm Isaias Is Expected Around Midnight, Heavy Wind & Rain

National Weather Service forecast for tropical storm Isaias [https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/084832.shtml?tswind120]
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Aug
03
Jewish Man Attacked In Midwood

Jewish Man Attacked In Midwood

Cops released this image of the suspect. (Photo via NYPD)MIDWOOD – A Jewish man was attacked as he was walking
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Jul
24
The Jonah Bichotte Cowan Law To Protect & Care For Pregnant Women Passes State Legislature

The Jonah Bichotte Cowan Law To Protect & Care For Pregnant Women Passes State Legislature

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte with Majority Council Member Laurie Cumbo at a City Hall press conference addressing maternal health issues. William
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Jul
24
Friday Crime Blotter: Bank Robbery, Stabbing & Beating A 12-Year-Old

Friday Crime Blotter: Bank Robbery, Stabbing & Beating A 12-Year-Old

BED STUY – Cops are looking for six guys who beat up a 12-year-old boy inside a deli two weeks ago.
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Jul
22
Brooklyn Youth Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief For Palestinian Refugees

Brooklyn Youth Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief For Palestinian Refugees

Photo via Hossam el-Hamalawy [https://www.flickr.com/photos/elhamalawy/6359922733/in/photolist-aG1gse-aLmeUR-ooTq7U-o7CJxF-nAgrhU-5RWCwo-5S7668-8ZatUS-5Nk1kr-5PH6NT-nj1peY-nAuTVv-nj1hAZ-nAd1k4-igwTJ-nj1v5z-nAgj7b-nj1ykU-nj1tHj-nj1mLS-nAv5Wt-nyskAC-ejvPRP-nj1rTg-nAv8vA-nj1fTv-nAcY9R-nj1fj4-5NpgyW-nAgqsC-nysiQJ-nj1rnq-nAgfBq-nAcXNa-nCh7bK-nAgev7-5PH6cM-nAuV1X-nAuZte-nAgfzS-nj1kuq-nj1pco-nAuVWV-nysnCJ-nAuUbR-nCh8s2-nj1vwN-nAd6ec-nAgrGm-nj1vWL] /Flickr Creative Commons.BROOKLYN –  Even though Palest
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