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BK Pol 'Shocked and Frustrated' After MTA Misrepresents R Train Service Improvements

BK Pol 'Shocked and Frustrated' After MTA Misrepresents R Train Service Improvements

In late August, the MTA announced that the N and R lines would run every eight minutes from 10:00am-4:00pm, but then walked back its promises this week due to a track-replacement project.
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MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

A gang member of La Mara Salvatrucha has pleaded guilty to racketeering and firearms charges in connection to four murders.
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New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

The ornamental gateway at the Kent Avenue and North Eighth Street entrance will welcome visitors into the park.
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Revamp of Atlantic Avenue will Prioritize Affordable Housing, Green Space, Small Businesses: Report

Revamp of Atlantic Avenue will Prioritize Affordable Housing, Green Space, Small Businesses: Report

The Community Vision and Priorities Report will guide the next steps for revamping Atlantic Avenue.
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New NYPD Initiative to Allow Muslim Calls For Prayer Citywide

New NYPD Initiative to Allow Muslim Calls For Prayer Citywide

Under the new guidance, the Adhan can be broadcast every Friday between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, in addition to sunset prayers during Ramadan.
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BK Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hosts Annual Picnic at Canarsie Park for Older Adults

BK Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hosts Annual Picnic at Canarsie Park for Older Adults

House Democratic Leader highlighted Biden administration's drug price negotiation during his annual picnic in the park with older adults in Brooklyn.
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If the School Bus Drivers Go on Strike, Here's the Mayor's Back Up Plan

If the School Bus Drivers Go on Strike, Here's the Mayor's Back Up Plan

Emergency transportation options include MetroCards, rideshare options and reimbursement.
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New Affordable Housing is Coming to Boerum Hill

New Affordable Housing is Coming to Boerum Hill

HPD wants New Yorkers to provide input to help guide the development plans, starting with events in September.
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New York Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2M

New York Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2M

Defendant is accused of taking advantage of emergency financial assistance offered to business owners negatively affected the pandemic.
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The Williamsburg Dealer Who Gave Actor Michael K. WIlliams Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

The Williamsburg Dealer Who Gave Actor Michael K. WIlliams Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Michael K. Williams died as a result of using the fentanyl-laced heroin.
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