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Four people have now been arrested in connection to last weekend's Brooklyn Bridge protests. AP photo

NYPD makes additional arrests in officer assault probe

December 22 | Shlomo Sprung

The New York Police Department has made a fourth arrest in an...

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Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, with the partnership of Council Member Mark Treyger and the Alliance for Coney Island, announces the first-ever New Year’s Eve ball drop at the historic Parachute Jump in Coney Island. Photo Credit: Kathryn Kirk/Brooklyn BP’s Office

Adams announces first ever New Year’s Eve ball drop in Coney Island

December 22 | Shlomo Sprung

On Thursday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams with the partnership...

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Councilmember Carlos Menchaca commends the NYPD for its decision to accept the NYC ID card. Photo via council.nyc.gov

NYPD takes official step to accept municipal ID card

December 22 | Shlomo Sprung

The New York Police Department has updated its patrol guide to officially...

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Grief at Downtown Brooklyn's 84th Precinct, on Sunday. Photo by Mary Frost

Flowers, candlelight vigil for two murdered Brooklyn NYPD officers

December 21 | By Mary Frost

A memorial of flowers and stuffed animals piled up at the entrance...

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This work at the Brooklyn Museum depicting the Hindu goddess Kali, by Brooklyn artist Chitra Ganesh, has caused a stir in the Hindu community. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum

Hindu group unhappy with goddess Kali mural at Brooklyn Museum

December 19 | By Mary Frost

Hindus are upset over an “inappropriate” portrayal of Hindu goddess Kali in...

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Bill de Blasio announced that Sandy-impacted areas will get a boost through businesses and jobs. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

New resiliency investments for small businesses, jobs in Sandy-impacted neighborhoods

December 19 | Shlomo Sprung

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday announced new targeted resiliency and infrastructure...

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The graves of many military service members are now adorned with Christmas wreaths, thanks to volunteers from Viking Love. Photo by Teri Brennan

Viking volunteers honor war dead with Christmas wreaths

December 19 | By Paula Katinas

Every military service member deserves to be remembered in death, especially during...

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Councilmember Mark Treyger says the boardwalk should be preserved for future generations. Photo courtesy Treyger’s office

Councilmembers want city to landmark Coney Island Boardwalk

December 19 | By Paula Katinas

One day in the future, you might be stepping on a city...

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A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday in connection to last weekend's Brooklyn Bridge protests. AP photo

NYPD: Brooklyn man arrested in assault on officers

December 19 | Shlomo Sprung

The New York Police Department says a 43-year-old Brooklyn...

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

PREVENTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN HOTELS: Hotels must post notices on preventing human trafficking, and are being sent resources from the Office of State Attorney General Letitia James.  

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KIDS’ PODCAST TO ENCOURAGE LOVE OF READING: The Brooklyn Public Library has just launched its first podcast for kids.

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REWARD OFFERED  FOR INFO ON STOLEN PRICELESS TABERNACLE: The Most Reverend Robert Brennan, Bishop of  the Roman Catholic Diocese Brooklyn, has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the return of the Tabernacle stolen from St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Park Slope during the Memorial Day weekend.

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Gray Catbird, spotted in Brooklyn Bridge park. Photo by Heather Wolf, text by Joseph Palmer.

Keeping history alive in revival of key retail blocks of Montague Street: "What we really want," said Calfa brothers," is the Brooklyn Women's Exchange..."

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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“The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative th “The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby’s announced Tuesday. The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby’s natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.” Read the rest of our “76 million-year old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC” article, which is linked in our bio.
“In a bold move against a recent Supreme Court d “In a bold move against a recent Supreme Court decision striking down New York Pistol & Rifle Association v. Bruen, Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Senate passed a series of reforms, the most sweeping in recent years, to address a sharp increase in gun violence across the country. State Senator Andrew Gounardes spoke with the Eagle and mentioned that the Bruen decision indicates the “just cause” or “may issue” doctrines that many states use to regulate firearm licensing are considered too subjective for the Supreme Court, but change requires reform “driven by federal legislation” for significant impact.” Read the rest of our “State Senate Passes Sweeping Gun License Legislation, Gounardes and other Dems Strike Back Against SCOTUS” article, which is linked in our bio.
“New York Democrats are considering enshrining a “New York Democrats are considering enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, possibly as part of a broader amendment that would also prohibit discrimination based on gender expression. Lawmakers held a special legislative session Thursday that Gov. Kathy Hochul called primarily to pass an emergency overhaul of the state’s gun permitting rules after they were struck down by a Supreme Court ruling.” Read the rest of our “NY faces calls to enshrine abortion rights in constitution” article, which is linked in our bio.
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