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Daily Archives: May 27, 2021

Posted inCrime

Brooklyn Man Charged with Hate Crimes for Three Attacks on Asian New Yorkers

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021

Bensonhurst resident Joseph Russo has been charged with hate crimes in relation to three anti-Asian attacks that occurred in April and March. On Thursday, the 29-year-old was arraigned on a […]

Posted inNon-Profit & Community

Brooklyn Playground Renamed for FDNY-EMT Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021
housing, brownstone, affordable housing, bed-stuy
Posted inPolicy & Government

Affordable Housing Takes Center Stage at BK Borough President Debate

by Brianna Lopez May 27, 2021
Posted inHealth & Wellness

Can People Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Still Spread the Coronavirus?

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021
Posted inBusiness & Innovation

One Year On, Brownsville’s ‘Central Park Barber’ Isn’t Going Back to the Shop

by Jessy Edwards May 27, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

The 14 Most Popular Beaches in New York City

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Lightbridge Academy Enters New York City with Three New Center Openings – Midtown West, Prospect Heights and Downtown Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

East Flatbush School Trying to ‘Erase’ Child’s Bullying Death, Community Says

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Brooklyn District 35 City Council Race: Where Things Stand

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2021

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