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Brooklyn Vigil Mourns Victims of Mass Shootings, Calls for Gun Reforms

Brooklyn Vigil Mourns Victims of Mass Shootings, Calls for Gun Reforms

Lawmakers “are sick and tired of thoughts and prayers” in response to what they say is a preventable crisis.
Brownsville Shooting Sparks Unified March Against Gun Violence

Brownsville Shooting Sparks Unified March Against Gun Violence

Hundreds came out to demonstrate that Saturday’s incident cannot be normalized or reduced to just another shooting.
Brooklyn Pols Express Grief, Frustration Over Brownsville Shooting

Brooklyn Pols Express Grief, Frustration Over Brownsville Shooting

Officials stressed that Saturday's shooting does not represent the community’s spirit nor would it deter the work it's done over the years to combat violence.
Mayor Unveils $58M Plan to Increase Bike Safety in Brooklyn

Mayor Unveils $58M Plan to Increase Bike Safety in Brooklyn

The Green Wave Plan responds to a surge in bicycle fatalities, the majority of which occurred in Brooklyn.
'Enough Already!’ Stringer Calls on De Blasio to Fix NYCHA Mismanagement

'Enough Already!’ Stringer Calls on De Blasio to Fix NYCHA Mismanagement

A new audit alleges details how NYCHA mismanages funds by authorizing roof replacements instead of properly maintaining and repairing them.
Council Speaker Johnson to NYPD: 'Daniel Pantaleo Should be Fired!'

Council Speaker Johnson to NYPD: 'Daniel Pantaleo Should be Fired!'

In a joint letter, members of the City Council’s Black, Latino, Asian and Progressive Caucuses demand the termination of all NYPD officers involved in Eric Garner's death
Bklyn Pols Call for Vigilance, Unity Against Trump's Threats to Immigrants

Bklyn Pols Call for Vigilance, Unity Against Trump's Threats to Immigrants

Clarke and Jeffries vowed to push back against Trump's "deportation regime that terrorizes and intimidates immigrant communities all across America."
Year-Round Flooding at Clinton Hill Playground Aggravates Residents

Year-Round Flooding at Clinton Hill Playground Aggravates Residents

Kids play in the stagnant, dirty water every day, say parents, who first experienced the flooding in 2014
Parker to Host Rent Freeze Enrollment Event at BPL

Parker to Host Rent Freeze Enrollment Event at BPL

City officials will inform Brooklyn homeowners and tenants about tax relief and rent freeze programs that can help reduce their cost of housing
MTA Announces L Train Service Interruptions

MTA Announces L Train Service Interruptions

Overnight L train service between Lorimer Street and Broadway Junction will be canceled for multiple weeknights and weekends up to January