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Daily Archives: October 22, 2020

Posted inFeatured News

Landmarks Preservation Commission Holds Off Vote on Crown Heights Development Following Overwhelming Opposition

by Jackson Ferrari Ibelle October 22, 2020January 12, 2021

The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) chose not to vote on the proposed development at 959 Sterling Pl (also listed as 920 Park Pl) in the Crown Heights North Historic […]

Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca Announces Run For Mayor on Progressive Platform

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2020January 25, 2021
DOE; Shelters; Virtual Learning; COVID-19
Posted inFeatured News

A Lack of Internet Leaves Brooklyn Students in Homeless Shelters Struggling With Online Learning 

by Kimberlean Donis October 22, 2020January 25, 2021
Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News, In Other Brooklyn News Featured

Previewing the 2020 State Senate Elections

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2020January 25, 2021
Brooklyn motorist fires gun in fit of road rage, kills bystander with stray bullet
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News, In Other Brooklyn News Featured

Brooklyn Motorist Fires Gun in Fit of Road Rage, Kills Bystander With Stray Bullet

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2020January 25, 2021
Group of activists call for turf to be repaired at Bushwick Inlet Park
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Group of Activists Call for Turf to Be Repaired at Bushwick Inlet Park

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

‘I Feel Guilty’: Grandson of Elderly Woman Shoved Off Brooklyn Subway Platform by Angry Smoker Says He Wishes He Didn’t Tell the Assailant to Stop

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2020January 25, 2021
NYC confronts climate crisis reality with coastal rezoning plan
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

NYC Confronts Climate Crisis Reality With Coastal Rezoning Plan

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2020January 25, 2021

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