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A Version of the Pandemic-Era Outdoor Dining Program is Officially Permanent Thanks to City Council
This will make the permanent program accessible to more restaurants while addressing concerns with more orderly and uniform regulation.
Aug 11, 2023 11:55 AM
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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Real Estate Fraud
Derrick Johnson of Clinton Hill pleaded guilty to five counts of second-degree grand larceny for his involvement in a deed fraud scheme.
Aug 10, 2023 9:43 AM
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Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder in Flatbush
Victim was stabbed repeatedly in front of teenage son, who called 911.
Aug 6, 2023 12:35 PM
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Two Men Indicted for Rape and Sex Trafficking of a Child
Kal Kirby of East Flatbush and Jordan Burnham of Oak Bluffs were arraigned on a 57-count indictment related to the rape of a 13-year-old girl on July 31.
Aug 6, 2023 6:22 AM
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Crew Linked to Over 200 Commercial Burglaries Convicted
Six individuals linked to burglaries in 11 counties sentenced for stealing more than $3 million dollars in cars, merchandise and cash.
Aug 5, 2023 7:47 AM
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Law Requiring Searchable Citywide Bike Map Passes in City Council
Brooklyn City Council members celebrate as new legislation is passed requiring the NYC Department of Transportation to create a searchable map with information on obstructions to the city's bike lanes.
Aug 4, 2023 2:12 PM
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Bushwick Gets $1.2M in Capital Funding from Local Councilmember for Long-Debated Dog Run
The news came from Council Member Sandy Nurse just days after BK Reader reported on a renewed push to get a dog run in Irving Square Park amid a spike in local dog ownership.
Aug 2, 2023 12:57 PM
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Inhale, Exhale: Mandatory Mindful Breathing is Coming to Public Schools This Fall
Mayor Adams touts the breathing program as a way to help with students’ mental health.
Aug 2, 2023 12:45 AM
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Affordable Housing Tenants in Carroll Gardens Face Eviction Amidst Agreement Expiration
Carroll Gardens Association says that the building's owner has remained unresponsive to outreach efforts by government agencies to establish a new agreement.
Jul 30, 2023 12:18 PM
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Brooklyn Men Charged With Six Burglaries in Bensonhurst
The group allegedly stole more than $150,000 worth of jewelry and cash.
Jul 30, 2023 6:12 AM
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