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BK Pols Plead With Gov. Hochul to Deny National Grid New Gas Permits

BK Pols Plead With Gov. Hochul to Deny National Grid New Gas Permits

The New York governor and Department of Environmental Conservation are due to release their decision on National Grid's request for new vaporizers in Brooklyn Feb. 7
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Brooklyn's Street Vendors Demand Legalization and End to Crushing Fines in Manhattan March

Brooklyn's Street Vendors Demand Legalization and End to Crushing Fines in Manhattan March

Over 400 Street Vendors from across the city marched on Thursday to advocate for the passage of S1175, a bill that would protects and legitimizes their businesses.
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is up in Bushwick, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Alicka Ampry-Samuel Joins HUD as NY/NJ Administrator

Alicka Ampry-Samuel Joins HUD as NY/NJ Administrator

The former BK councilmember's experience includes serving as chair of the Public Housing Committee for a district with the highest concentration of public housing in the U.S.
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Plain Clothes Officers Likely Returning to Multiple Brooklyn Neighborhoods

A police memo obtained by the New York Post confirmed that the controversial “anti-crime” unit could be deployed across a number of Brooklyn precincts
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Man Who Stole and Crashed School Bus in BK, Injuring Drivers, Has Been Indicted: District Attorney

Man Who Stole and Crashed School Bus in BK, Injuring Drivers, Has Been Indicted: District Attorney

The man has been indicted for attempted assault, reckless endangerment, grand larceny and other charges related to December incident
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Pacific Park Redevelopment Plagued by Transportation Issues, Delays, Locals Say

Pacific Park Redevelopment Plagued by Transportation Issues, Delays, Locals Say

The decade-long project has caused numerous issues with transport and street conditions in the area that must be addressed, residents say
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Will Mayor's New Traffic Plan Make Pedestrians Safer in These 4 BK Crash Zones?

Four Brooklyn neighborhoods had some of the highest crash figures in the city in 2021. Can Mayor Adams' new traffic safety push make it safer for Brooklyn pedestrians?
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Community Raises Funds for Family of Woman and Dog Killed in Bed-Stuy Bodega

Community Raises Funds for Family of Woman and Dog Killed in Bed-Stuy Bodega

Jennifer Ynoa and her dog Blue were fatally shot inside a bodega on Dekalb Ave. on Jan. 2
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