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WEBUnmarked Police Car Involved in Crash on Ocean Parkway. Brooklyn Couple Postpones Wedding, Hosts Bar Night to Support Victims of Hurricane Helene. Police Arrest Bronx Man For Stabbing Train Operator in Brooklyn. Ex-Adams Aide Arrested For Witness Tampering, Destroying Evidence. Brooklyn Children’s Museum to Host Indigenous Peoples’ Day ...
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WEB6 days ago · The Center for Independence of the Disabled NY said it filed a lawsuit against the MTA over the agency's refusal to fund and make the subway system accessible.
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WEBMayor Eric Adams said he accepted the resignation of Phil Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, during an interview on Spectrum News New York 1. Media reports also indicate that First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright will resign soon. about 14 hours ago Read more >.
Empowering Brooklyn Seniors to Age in Place - BKReader
WEB2 days ago · 00:06:10. According to the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA), Brooklyn's senior population is steadily growing. As of the latest census data, over 700,000 people in Brooklyn are 60 and older, and the number will continue to rise. The good news is that people are living longer, and there are abundant, affordable, accessible and ...
City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings
WEB2 days ago · The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) on Thursday unveiled new design concepts for the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) in Brooklyn, which include shortened pedestrian crossings, adding protected bike lanes, pop-up markets underneath the expressway and other improvements.. The agency released a 154-page report titled BQE North and South: Safe, Sustainable, Connected, which ...
Brooklyn College Boosts NYC Economy by $2.6B, Study Finds
WEB1 day ago · Brooklyn College, long regarded as a driver of socioeconomic mobility for immigrants and first-generation college students, generated $2.6 billion in income for New York City’s economy, according to a recent economic impact study.. The report, which analyzed data from fiscal year 2021–22, credits the college’s operations, student spending and alumni contributions for supporting over ...
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WEBAbout BKReader - BKReader. BK Reader is a digital daily news and information source covering Brooklyn– New York City’s fastest-growing borough. Founded in 2013, BK Reader highlights the cultural vibrancy and ethnic diversity of Brooklyn’s 2.6 million residents through journalism in six areas: business development, health & wellness ...
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WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Here Are The Results of The Investigation Into 127 Police Misconduct Complaints From 2020 Protests in BK
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WEBSep 16, 2024 · Cameroon Takes The Spotlight at This Year's DanceAfrica at BAM. Film screenings, live performances, an outdoor marketplace, classes, an art exhibit and much more are at BAM's DanceAfrica festival. May 9, 2024 12:46 PM Read more >.
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · Brooklyn-bred Singer, Actress, Community Advocate Naomi Johnson Dies at 87. The Clinton-Hill resident transitioned on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Oct 2, 2024 10:01 AM Read more >.