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WEBEnvironmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans. Brooklyn Homeowners Rally to Repeal Short Term Rental Law. Owner of Gottlieb’s Restaurant in Brooklyn Dies Ahead of Trump Visit. New Yorkers Are Not Concerned Over Federal Investigations, Mayor Says. Energized Brooklyn Dems Host Fundraiser for Harris at …
Jobs in Coney Island, Brighton Beach Double in a Decade
WEB5 hours ago · The report revealed that jobs in Coney Island and Brighton Beach increased by 101% since 2013, reaching 35,203 in 2023, according to a press release. This surge significantly outpaces job growth in Brooklyn overall (49.3%) and citywide (18.7%). Most new jobs are concentrated in healthcare and social assistance, the report said.
Teen Shot Outside Brooklyn High School - BKReader
WEB13 hours ago · BK Reader Staff 9 minutes ago. A young student was shot outside of a Brooklyn high school during dismissal on Tuesday afternoon, police reported. According to police sources, officers from 63rd Precinct and an army of school safety officers rushed to South Shore High School in Flatlands at around 2:44 p.m. on Sept. 24 as students were …
Adams Confident in Leadership Despite Wave of Resignations
WEB2 hours ago · Adams vocalized confidence in the sheriff. “This guy has it handled, his team with the NYPD, they have handled over $78 million in illegal cannabis,” said Adams. “I got a lot of confidence in him.”. The mayor echoed a similar sentiment regarding the interim police commissioner. “He is a great New Yorker,” said Adams.
Developer Abandons High-Rise Project Near Brooklyn Botanic …
WEB12 hours ago · The developer planning to build a high-rise building near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is now pulling out of the project. The move comes just as the controversial plan got the first round of New York City Council approval. The plans for the building would have cast a shadow on the flowers and ...
Asylum Seekers Turn Struggles Into Art at Migrant Shelter in …
WEB5 hours ago · The exhibit showcased works by two asylum seeker artists, Roger Miranda from Venezuela, and Marcos Ferrera Batista from Brazil. Both artists have been creating art during their stay at the Hall Street shelter, which has housed approximately 3,200 asylum seekers since opening in September 2023, including over 200 families with children.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Voters interviewed by BK Reader agreed that the vice president was clear in outlining her policies during Tuesday night's debate when compared to the former president. Mayor Eric Adams said he was surprised to hear about the federal raids during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday ...
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WEBSeven Alleged Gang Members Charged in Father’s Day Shooting in Canarsie. Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced the indictment of seven alleged members of the Folk Nation gang, accusing them of involvement in a 2022 drive-by shooting in Canarsie that left one man hospitalized. about 19 hours ago Read more >.
Policy & Government - BKReader
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Harris Gets Brooklyn's Support, But Faces Divided Opinions. Voters interviewed by BK Reader agreed that the vice president was clear in outlining her policies during Tuesday night's debate when compared to the former president. Sep 11, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >.
BK Groups Gets $1M And More From Yield Giving Initiative
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Several Brooklyn organizations received $1 million and more from Yield Giving, the charity foundation run by MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos.