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Examining How Police Bullets Shattered a Brooklyn Family. Twice.

Examining How Police Bullets Shattered a Brooklyn Family. Twice.

In plot MPLWN-80A-3, an unmarked grave in Linden, N.J., two young black men are buried. Khiel Coppin and Na'im Owens died seven years apart. They are half brothers. And both were killed by New York City police officers. ...
Weeksville Heritage Center Presents "Collapse: Black Wall Street Study," an Art Exhibition by Damien Davis

Weeksville Heritage Center Presents "Collapse: Black Wall Street Study," an Art Exhibition by Damien Davis

Weeksville Heritage Center presents an opening reception for Brooklyn-based artist Damien Davis's solo exhibition, COLLAPSE: Black Wall Street Study, on Friday, January 24 at 6pm.
Developer Seeks Rezoning to Build Nine-Story Building in Crown Heights

Developer Seeks Rezoning to Build Nine-Story Building in Crown Heights

On January 8, 2020, the City Planning Commission heard an application by EMP Capital Group to rezone a portion of two blocks fronting on the corner of Grand Avenue and Pacific Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Bail reform backlash

Bail reform backlash

A major backlash against New York State's controversial bail reform law is showing signs of growing as elected officials, including Gov.
Is Holocaust education the answer?

Is Holocaust education the answer?

According to a recent report, the majority of anti-Semitic attacks in the New York area — nearly two thirds of them — have been carried out by young people.
Another Store In The Gateway Mall in East New York To Shut Its Doors for Good

Another Store In The Gateway Mall in East New York To Shut Its Doors for Good

As retail stores continue to close around the country, the Gateway Mall in Brooklyn, once again, is not spared. This time it's the Pier 1 Imports store on the list as one of the stores to close.
Budget apartments for rent in East Flatbush, New York City

Budget apartments for rent in East Flatbush, New York City

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had.
Fairway Market denies reports that it will shutter 14 stores, file for bankruptcy

Fairway Market denies reports that it will shutter 14 stores, file for bankruptcy

Fairway Market on Wednesday denied reports that the iconic New York grocer will shut down 14 of its stores and file for bankruptcy .
City Harvest announces new headquarters in Brooklyn

City Harvest announces new headquarters in Brooklyn

Whoopi Goldberg, the self-proclaimed "truck driver for City Harvest," is unlikely to be driving any trucks for the organization in Sunset Park, but now that the group has leased a new warehouse in the neighborhood, an increased number of its food del
Chaim Deustch Is Running For Congress – Here’s How He Can Win

Chaim Deustch Is Running For Congress – Here’s How He Can Win

NYC Councilman Chaim Deutsch has filed paperwork to run for Congress in in New York's 9th District. He hopes to unseat Democrat Yvette Clark, who has held the seat in 2007. Click here to view original web page at www.theyeshivaworld.