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Feds ask probation for ex-police officer who stormed Capitol

August 10 | Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

A former Virginia police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U...

Ridgewood man sentenced 11 years for violently attacking and sexually abusing girlfriend

August 10 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, a Queens man was sentenced for abusing and...

How Brian Benjamin aims to quash his corruption case: Arguing his quid pro quo was legal

August 10 | Greg B. Smith, THE CITY

This article was originally published on Aug 9 9:14pm EDT by...

Brittney Griner’s sentence is in line with Russia’s strict drug penalties – but how long she serves will be decided outside the courtroom

August 5 | William E. Butler, The Conversation

The sentencing of WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years behind bars...

NYC jury hears closings at neurologist’s sex crimes trial

July 27 | Tom Hays, Associated Press

A New York City jury was asked Tuesday to consider whether a...

7 accusers write to Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing judge

July 25 | Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Seven women who say Ghislaine Maxwell helped Jeffrey Epstein steal the innocence...

Victims recount horrors in Times Square car-ramming trial

May 20 | Tom Hays, Associated Press

For some survivors, the sounds are a part of what still haunts...

Maxwell complains of ‘onerous conditions’ at Brooklyn jail

August 12 | Larry Neumeister Associated Press

The reaction of federal prison officials to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide last...

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

APPEALS COURT GREENLIGHTS SCHOOL BUDGET CUTS: An appeals court ruling on Tuesday that gives the green light to the city’s Department of Education budget cuts threatens to throw the opening of the new school year into confusion. 

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LABOR DEPT. TO CONDUCT STUDY ON EMPLOYMENT RATE OF TRANS PERSONS: The Department of Labor has been directed to conduct a study on the statewide employment rate of trans individuals in the state, according to legislation that Governor Kathy Hochul signed on Wednesday. 

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GRANT PANELISTS SOUGHT FOR ARTS COUNCIL: Art and culture experts are invited to become Grant Panelists for the Brooklyn Arts Council in the coming year of reviewing proposals. 

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What Brooklyn author
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Brooklyn Bird Watch

The Double Crested Cormorant, spotted in Brooklyn Bridge park. Photo by Heather Wolf, text by Joseph Palmer.

On Buddy Scotto

If Buddy Scotto had his way, there would be gondolas plying the waters of the Gowanus Canal...

— Helen Klein, opening remarks in a remembrance of Buddy Scotto, at the recent renaming of a Carroll Gardens Street

Ice Ages & Climate Change

Could humans live through another ice age? Probably. But like the frog in the frying pan, they may have more trouble with the man-made,  incremental warming of oceans and the LOSS of ice in glaciers.

— Environmentalist, commenting on a
discussion of ice age cycles.

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“Brooklyn Botanic Garden announced the winners o “Brooklyn Botanic Garden announced the winners of the 2022 Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest today at a press conference held on the winning residential block, Lincoln Place between New York & Nostrand Avenues. Representatives from the winning residential and commercial blocks and other participants were in attendance, along with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, BBG president Adrian Benepe, and president of National Grid—longtime supporters of the Greenest Block contest—Rudy Wynter.” Read the rest of our “Brooklyn Botanical Garden makes Brooklyn greener far beyond its own walls” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual Tex-Mex “Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain, has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the city in connection with city allegations it violated workplace protection laws around fair scheduling and paid sick leave. The payout, the result of a four-year investigation and complaint filed by the city Department of Consumer and Worker Protection in 2018 through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, is the largest settlement of its kind, according to DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga.” Read the rest of our “Chipotle to pay NYC workers $20 Million to settle case alleging workplace violations” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Coney Island is continuing to celebrate its sto “Coney Island is continuing to celebrate its storied history, this time honoring a now-closed fun park that operated after the amusement district’s heyday but before its recent renaissance. The Coney Island History Project is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Astroland Park with a new exhibit of history panels to be installed in front of the Astroland Moon Rocket, the park’s first ride.” Read the rest of our “Coney History Museum celebrates 60th anniversary of Astroland Park” article, which is linked in our bio.
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