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Jan
08
Deputy Inspector Joseph Hayward is Now in Charge of the 71st Precinct

Deputy Inspector Joseph Hayward is Now in Charge of the 71st Precinct

NYPD Lieutenant Hayward prepares to strike Brent Schmidt (R) after members of the Occupy Wall Street movement had been removed
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Jan
08
Brooklyn Attendees at Capitol Riot Include Supreme Court Judge’s Son and Boro Park Provocateur

Brooklyn Attendees at Capitol Riot Include Supreme Court Judge’s Son and Boro Park Provocateur

Aaron Mastofsky speaking in a video interview while at the US Capitol building on Wednesday.The large crowd of Trump
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Jan
07
Renovated Bensonhurst Playground Opens To Public This Week

Renovated Bensonhurst Playground Opens To Public This Week

NYC Parks / Daniel AvilaThis winter is making us hope so hard for an early, COVID-19 free summer. Or at least
3 min read
Jan
06
New Employment Protections For Fast Food Workers

New Employment Protections For Fast Food Workers

McDonald’s restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Jan. 5, 2021. Salma Elazab/Bklyner Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, essential employees never
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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,
6 min read
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
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
2 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
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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
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Dec
30
Another Police Involved Shooting, A Tragic Ebike Crash, Video Of Suspect In Ditmas Park Killing

Another Police Involved Shooting, A Tragic Ebike Crash, Video Of Suspect In Ditmas Park Killing

Police Shot A Machete-Wielding Man Dead Last Night The machete that was recovered.Shortly after 6:10 pm, officers from
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