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Jul
29
Two More Bodies Found In Brooklyn Waters Over Weekend

Two More Bodies Found In Brooklyn Waters Over Weekend

RED HOOK/BRIGHTON BEACH – Police discovered two more bodies in Brooklyn waters over the weekend, bringing the total to five
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Jul
26
‘Young Muslims’ On Brotherhood And Being Young Muslims In America

‘Young Muslims’ On Brotherhood And Being Young Muslims In America

Ahmad Sleiman (left) and Muhammad Zeb. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)MIDWOOD – In a country where the president spews anti-Muslim rhetoric,
7 min read
Jul
25
Kensington & Boro Park Rank Top 5 In Lack Of Internet Access

Kensington & Boro Park Rank Top 5 In Lack Of Internet Access

KENSINGTON/BORO PARK – In a report studying internet access in various neighborhoods across the city ahead of the 2020 census
2 min read
Jul
25
The Yellow Submarine of Coney Island Creek Rusts In Peace

The Yellow Submarine of Coney Island Creek Rusts In Peace

Yellow Submarine by Ayla Schultz/BklynerCONEY ISLAND CREEK/GRAVESEND – Three years before the Beatles 1966 hit was released, a real-life
3 min read
Jul
25
Weekend Art Events: July 26-28 (FELA! The Concert, Waack To The Future, Brooklyn Roots Festival & More)

Weekend Art Events: July 26-28 (FELA! The Concert, Waack To The Future, Brooklyn Roots Festival & More)

Take a break from the summer heat with some indoor and late-night events happening around Brooklyn this weekend! Check out
4 min read
Jul
24
Dr. Fatima Husain On Being A Female Doctor In Male Dominated Field Of Urology

Dr. Fatima Husain On Being A Female Doctor In Male Dominated Field Of Urology

Dr. Fatima Husain. (Photo via Husain)PROSPECT HEIGHTS – When Dr. Fatima Husain entered an operating room for the first time
3 min read
Jul
22
Thousands Of Brooklynites Still Without Power: ‘Why Did Con Edison Choose Us?’

Thousands Of Brooklynites Still Without Power: ‘Why Did Con Edison Choose Us?’

Blackout in Mill Basin, July 21, 2019 (Photo: Todd Maisel)SOUTHEAST BROOKLYN – Yesterday, when temperatures hit the high 90s and
4 min read
Jul
22
De Blasio Addresses Power Outages in Southeast Brooklyn

De Blasio Addresses Power Outages in Southeast Brooklyn

Mayor Bill de Blasio commenting on blackouts at press conference (Photo: Todd Maisel)MILL BASIN — Mayor Bill de Blasio said
2 min read
Jul
19
Are You Responsible For Sidewalk Repairs? Know Your Rights!

Are You Responsible For Sidewalk Repairs? Know Your Rights!

By Assemblyman William Colton BATH BEACH/BENSONHURST/GRAVESEND – The NYC DOT is initiating a Sidewalk Program placing orange arrows on
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Jul
19
Fight For Accountability At Makki Masjid Goes To Court

Fight For Accountability At Makki Masjid Goes To Court

Makki Masjid located at 1089 Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) MIDWOOD – The fight for accountability at the beloved
5 min read