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DISTINGUISHED BROOKLYN COLLEGE PROFESSOR RECEIVES KENNEDY CENTER HONOR

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TRINITY PARK PROPOSED FOR RENOVATION SO THAT PUBLIC CAN ENJOY FULL ACCESS

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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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