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Aug
21
3 Killed In Two Separate Shootings In Brooklyn Last Night

3 Killed In Two Separate Shootings In Brooklyn Last Night

Crime scene at Coney Island. (Photo via Loudlabs)CONEY ISLAND/BROWNSVILLE – Three people – one in Brownsville and two in Coney
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Aug
21
Di Fara Pizzeria in Midwood Vows To Re-Open

Di Fara Pizzeria in Midwood Vows To Re-Open

MIDWOOD – The state came for the dough, but the owners of famed Di Fara pizzeria in Midwood were only half
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Aug
20
Di Fara’s Pizza Shut Down For Non-Payment Of Taxes

Di Fara’s Pizza Shut Down For Non-Payment Of Taxes

MIDWOOD – Only death and taxes … Looks like the taxman caught up. DiFara’s pizzeria on Ave J was shut down
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Aug
19
29th Annual Coney Island Sand Sculpture Competition: Photos

29th Annual Coney Island Sand Sculpture Competition: Photos

29th Annual Sand Sculpture Competition Todd Maisel/BklynerCONEY ISLAND – The 29th Annual Sand Sculpture competition in Coney Island attracted more
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Aug
16
The Muslim Ban Separated Many Families. Ten Days Ago, One Was Reunited.

The Muslim Ban Separated Many Families. Ten Days Ago, One Was Reunited.

Max Rose and Ahmed Nagi Almulaiki. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BAY RIDGE – It took two and a half years for
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Aug
16
10 Free Back To School Events In Brooklyn

10 Free Back To School Events In Brooklyn

It’s almost time to go back to school! Have you gotten your school supplies yet? There are several organizations
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Aug
15
Weekend Art Events: August 16-18 (Sand Sculpting, Sundance Shorts, Pop-Up Reading Room & More)

Weekend Art Events: August 16-18 (Sand Sculpting, Sundance Shorts, Pop-Up Reading Room & More)

Savor the last few weeks of summer with a variety of events throughout Brooklyn this weekend! There are plenty of
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Aug
14
Help Name Luna Park’s 3 New Attractions

Help Name Luna Park’s 3 New Attractions

CONEY ISLAND – Coney Island’s Luna Park [https://lunaparknyc.com/] kicked off a series of contests on Tuesday to give
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Aug
13

Arrest In Murder Behind Home Depot In Gravesend

GRAVESEND – Police have arrested two homeless individuals in the death of a man in his 30’s. As we reported
Aug
12
Park Slope Neighbor Jose Alzorriz Is The 19 Cyclist To Be Killed This Year

Park Slope Neighbor Jose Alzorriz Is The 19 Cyclist To Be Killed This Year

MIDWOOD – Another cyclist is dead due to reckless driving, making 19 total fatalities this year alone, of which 14 were
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