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Apr
17
Roots Cafe Turns Into Food Bank For Neighbors In Need

Roots Cafe Turns Into Food Bank For Neighbors In Need

Manwaring shows off some of the pantry’s goods. Courtesy of Patricia Manwaring. In the 11 years Roots Cafe [http:
7 min read
Mar
19
As Coronavirus Spreads, Can The City Protect Its Inmates?

As Coronavirus Spreads, Can The City Protect Its Inmates?

By now, many New Yorkers are doing their best to social distance to keep from getting coronavirus. But how do
3 min read
Dec
17
Man Exposed Genitals to School Girls in South Slope

Man Exposed Genitals to School Girls in South Slope

Photo: NYPDSOUTH SLOPE — Cops are still looking for a man who exposed his genitals to several young girls as they
1 min read
Nov
15
A Push to Integrate Brooklyn Middle Schools Is Starting to Show Results, According to New Data

A Push to Integrate Brooklyn Middle Schools Is Starting to Show Results, According to New Data

By Christina Veiga, Amy Zimmer,Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/11/14/a-push-to-integrate-brooklyn-middle-schools-is-starting-to-show-results-according-to-new-data/?utm_source=republish&
4 min read
Oct
07
The Balloon Project: Art Installation Focuses On Global Refugee Crisis

The Balloon Project: Art Installation Focuses On Global Refugee Crisis

GOWANUS – A Gowanus-based artist has created an installation in support of world refugees and migrants using an unusual material—balloons.
5 min read
Oct
01
A Day At Green-Wood Cemetery

A Day At Green-Wood Cemetery

GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY – Strolling along its miles of pathways, relaxing by one of its ponds, or just admiring the scenery, Green-Wood
8 min read
Sep
25
City unveils map of proposed school zones in Brooklyn’s District 15, hints that a decision could be delayed

City unveils map of proposed school zones in Brooklyn’s District 15, hints that a decision could be delayed

By Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/09/25/city-unveils-map-of-proposed-school-zones-in-brooklyns-district-15-hints-that-a-decision-could-be-delayed/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&
4 min read
Sep
25
23 Cyclists Killed In NY This Year

23 Cyclists Killed In NY This Year

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerGOWANUS – The number of cyclists killed in NYC streets this year has risen to 23 after a
1 min read
Aug
26
Battle of Brooklyn Raged at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Battle of Brooklyn Raged at Greenwood Cemetery This Weekend

Greenwood Cemetery Commemorates the Battle of Brooklyn. Patriot soldiers fire on the British forces approaching. (Photo by Todd Maisel/Bklyner)
3 min read
Aug
15
Drunk Driver Sentenced For Killing Coworker In South Slope

Drunk Driver Sentenced For Killing Coworker In South Slope

SOUTH SLOPE – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Thursday that Leonel Ortega-Flores, 36, of the Bronx, has pleaded guilty
1 min read