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Brooklyn BEEP to Hold Press Conference on Drowning Deaths

Prospect Park Lake Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will urge Brooklynites to exercise proper water safety habits at a press event in Grand Army Plaza today at 1:00pm.

Should Mayor de Blasio Loosen Discipline Code in Public Schools?

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Officers Seriously Injured by Flying Bicycle

959 St. Mark's Avenue Police have arrested a Crown Heights man who seriously injured four 77th Pct. police officers when he threw a bicycle at them from a fifth-floor balcony during an arrest on Sunday. The incident happened in front of 959 St.
The Week Ahead: July 7 - 11

The Week Ahead: July 7 - 11

1. Alternate side of the street parking regulations will be in full effect for the week. 2. Very warm temperatures predicted all week , with rain in the forecast Tuesday through Thursday. 3.
Double Life, Double Strife by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Double Life, Double Strife by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Dear Miss Dinna, I have been married to my wife for 7 years, we have 2 children, age 4 and 6, and about a year ago we decided to separate.
Cuomo: Sorry Kids, But no Sparklers Today

Cuomo: Sorry Kids, But no Sparklers Today

A bill that would legalize sparklers and other small fireworks arrived on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk just in time for the 4th of July holiday. But once again, he has failed to sign it, reported Politics on the Hudson .
July 4th-- The Thrill Is Gone

July 4th-- The Thrill Is Gone

July 4th is a time to celebrate the nation's independence and though it's a very dubious celebration for any person that was scathed, beaten or abused in America's history, the holiday is a day that I personally associate with the kidnapping of NYC.

City Gives an Additional $23 Million to Arts Education in NYC Public Schools

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio New York City will allocate another $23 million for arts education in the upcoming school year to hire 120 new teachers and help rehabilitate dilapidated arts facilities in dozens of schools, reports the Associated Press.

Is Spike Lee Partially to Blame for Brooklyn's Gentrification?

"I may get in trouble for saying this, but I tend to tease Spike about the fact that he's the one that caused for a lot of the gentrification here in Brooklyn, because he put Brooklyn on the map in a big way, and showed everyone how great and hip and
What do Katie Perry, Dinosaurs and John Legend Have in Common?

What do Katie Perry, Dinosaurs and John Legend Have in Common?

Barclays, of course!! July and August Barclays Center Events Walking with Dinosaurs — The Arena Spectacular Dates: July 16-20, 2014 Times: July 16 & 17: 7 p.m.; July 18: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; July 19: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.