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Daily Archives: August 2, 2021

Posted inPolicy & Government

Last-Minute, 17-Story Crown Heights Proposal Doesn’t Fly at NYC Planning Meeting

by Jessy Edwards August 2, 2021August 4, 2021

A crucial hearing on whether two giant, shade-throwing towers will be built next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden unfolded with last-minute changes, impassioned opposition and a lingering silence from Brooklyn […]

Posted inHousing

Homeless NY’ers to Get Relief With Rental Voucher Increases Going Into Effect In September

by Jackson Ferrari Ibelle August 2, 2021August 4, 2021
Posted inBusiness & Innovation

Brooklyn Roasting Company, Radio Host Angela Yee Team Up for New Bed-Stuy Café

by Brooklyn Reader August 2, 2021August 4, 2021
Posted inPolitics

City Pays Women $20K Less Than Men, New Report Shows

by Anna Bradley-Smith August 2, 2021August 4, 2021
4 injured after MTA bus crashes into light pole in Brooklyn: FDNY
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

4 Injured After MTA Bus Crashes Into Light Pole in Brooklyn: FDNY

by Brooklyn Reader August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

EXCLUSIVE: City Cleanup Corps to Take Over Running Fort Greene Open Streets — Others to Follow?

by Brooklyn Reader August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
Brooklyn DA Releases Massive Trove Of Internal Documents On NYPD Misconduct
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Brooklyn DA Releases Massive Trove Of Internal Documents On NYPD Misconduct

by Brooklyn Reader August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
New York Is Pushing Homeless People Off the Streets. Where Will They Go?
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

New York Is Pushing Homeless People Off the Streets. Where Will They Go?

by Brooklyn Reader August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

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