The experience of El-Melek Moore’s two children at Williamsburg’s PS 132 is a tale of two realities. Moore’s daughter, a Black child and one of the best readers in her […]
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Posted inCrime
Catalytic Converter Thefts in Greenpoint Are on the Rise, Say Police and Repair Shops
Quiet cars are sounding more like growling Harley Davidsons in Greenpoint as automobile owners report an increase in thefts of catalytic converters, a car part with valuable metals, according to […]
Posted inCommunity
Domino Park Adds Security Guards, Worrying Some Residents
Domino Park has stationed private security guards and barricades at its entrances, drawing complaints from community members about the policy’s optics and implementation. The recent addition of new security measures […]
Posted inPolitics
Candidates Emily Gallagher and Suraj Patel Sue Governor Cuomo Over Absentee Ballots
Two insurgent candidates in North Brooklyn’s Democratic primary are suing Governor Cuomo and the New York State Board of Elections over the invalidation of thousands of absentee ballots. Emily Gallagher, […]
Posted inPolitics
Council Member Levin Explains ‘Yes’ Vote on City Budget to Skeptical Crowd
A crowd gathered Tuesday evening in McCarren Park to hear Council Member Stephen Levin explain his ‘yes’ vote for a city budget that many Black Lives Matter activists opposed. What […]
Posted inActivism
Protestors Lay Flowers at Doorstep of the 94th Precinct
More than 100 demonstrators laid flowers at the doorstep of the 94th Precinct Thursday evening, each flower meant to represent someone who had been affected by police brutality. “It’s love […]
Posted inNews
See Which Businesses in North Brooklyn Received COVID Relief Money
Struggling businesses in North Brooklyn haven’t been shy in applying for federal aid. The U.S. government granted between $500 million and $1 billion worth of small business loans in the […]
Posted inPolitics
Assembly Candidates Lentol and Gallagher Prepare for Absentee Ballot Count
After the pandemic struck, Kevin Forsyth, a resident of East Williamsburg, went up to his parents’ place in Connecticut to ride out the worst of COVID-19’s spread. Anticipating that he […]
Posted inCommunity
Skyline Drive-In NYC Comes Under Criticism After Opening to Fanfare
After opening to widespread acclaim from the media in mid-June, Skyline Drive-In NYC (1 Oak St.) has come under criticism for screening two movies that feature characters in yellow and […]
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Protestors Rally in Front of Council Member Levin’s Apartment During Budget Vote
Protestors clanged and banged in front of Council Member Stephen Levin’s apartment yesterday evening as he joined a majority of members that passed the City Council’s budget for the upcoming […]