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Daily Archives: May 7, 2021

Posted inCrime

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

Overall, crime is up in Crown Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole. There has been a no change in crime reported to Crown Heights’ 77th Precinct, but there has […]

Artist Sophia Dawson with her mural, "Paper Planes" at Industry City. Photo: Provided by Industry City.
Posted inEvents

Arts Workers Across NYC Set to Rally in Foley Square

by Brianna Lopez May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Posted inPolicy & Government

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Discusses the Abolishment of the Filibuster

by York Chan May 7, 2021May 8, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

6 Things to Do in Brooklyn This Mother’s Day

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 8, 2021
Posted inPolitics

As Mayor, Eric Adams Would Empower Ethnic, Community Media

by Nigel Roberts May 7, 2021May 8, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

DanceAfrica 2021 Festival to Celebrate the Vibrant Culture of Haiti

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Posted inCrime

Two Brooklyn Men Charged With the Murder of One-Year-Old Davell Gardner Jnr.

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Posted inLocal Voices

Mothers Need the Marshall Plan for Moms

by Local Voices May 7, 2021September 28, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Man, 33, Tumbles Into Nearby Home After He’s Fatally Shot in Chest in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Flatbush Caton Market hosts market-wide sale
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Flatbush Caton Market Hosts Market-Wide Sale

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Eric Adams gets NYC mayoral nod from father of Sean Bell
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Eric Adams Gets NYC Mayoral Nod From Father of Sean Bell

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021
Restaurants and Broadway Are Coming Back. What About Our Schools?
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Restaurants and Broadway Are Coming Back. What About Our Schools?

by Brooklyn Reader May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

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