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Home » Archives for October 19, 2020

Daily Archives: October 19, 2020

Posted inFeatured News

Man Sentenced to 24 Years to Life in Prison for Murder of Brooklyn Pizzeria Owner

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021

On Monday, Long Island man Andres Fernandez, 45, was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for the 2016 murder of the L&B Spumoni Gardens pizzeria owner Louis Barbati. […]

Posted inFeatured News

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Calls For Free Tuition For All CUNY Community Colleges

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
Jumaane Williams announces bid for public advocate
Posted inFeatured News

New Legislation Looks to Get Tough on NYC’s ‘Worst Landlords’

by Jessy Edwards October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Video: Kings County Tennis League Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Brooklyn Kids a Shot at Tennis

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
lockdown, quarantine, things to do
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How Can Brooklyn Residents Ward Off the Stay-at-Home Blues? 

by Sponsored October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Nets to Wear Retro, Tie-Dye Uniform for Upcoming NBA Season

by Jessy Edwards October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
Brooklyn Free School looks to sell Clinton Hill building due to financial difficulties
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News, In Other Brooklyn News Featured

Brooklyn Free School Looks to Sell Clinton Hill Building Due to Financial Difficulties

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
Brooklyn Bridge
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Cyclists Snub Brooklyn Bridge as Other Spans Draw More Pedal Power

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
East Flatbush Block Wants Landmark Status To Fight Development. Will Others Follow?
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

East Flatbush Block Wants Landmark Status To Fight Development. Will Others Follow?

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021
10,000 Guests at a Hasidic Wedding in Brooklyn? N.Y. Says No.
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

10,000 Guests at a Hasidic Wedding in Brooklyn? N.Y. Says No.

by Brooklyn Reader October 19, 2020January 25, 2021

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