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CADMAN PLAZA PARK’S NORTHERN OVAL SECTION CLOSES THIS MONTH FOR REFURBISHMENT

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BQE SEGMENT CLOSED OVERNIGHT BETWEEN BROOKLYN BRIDGE AND ATLANTIC AVE.

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“It took concerted efforts by local businesses, “It took concerted efforts by local businesses, the 84th Precinct, Councilmember Lincoln Restler, the Department of Consumer Affairs and this newspaper to finally remove a rogue Christmas tree vendor that had been squatting on Montague Street, using a tax permit belonging to a local Key Food and breaking other laws. A story in the Brooklyn Eagle played a role in getting action after shining a spotlight on the vendor, bringing unwanted attention.” Read the rest of our “Illegal Christmas tree vendor finally evicted from Montague Street” article, which is linked in our bio.
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