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Polish Community Unites Following Vandalism of Statue Near McCarren Park
Father Jerzy Popiełuszko was a strident anti-communist.
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Treat Mom to Gifts from Local Businesses This Mother’s Day
Last minute hyperlocal gift ideas!
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Racist Incident at Laundromat Sparks Fear, Anger for Asian American Greenpointer
“I feel physically unsafe going to my own laundromat in broad daylight.”
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Cop Who Fatally Shot Young Black Man to Head North Brooklyn Detective Bureau
Only 27% of officers have ever fired their weapon.
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Toba Potosky Wants to Be in the Room Where Decisions Are Being Made
“I am 100% all in.”
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Sabrina Gates Feels Called to Serve on City Council
“People make the difference – people matter.”
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Greenpointers Fear Alleged Serial Groper, The Solution For Safety Isn’t So Clear
While community awareness of serial abusers is a good thing, vigilantism is not an effective strategy.
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What You Need to Know About the “Invest in Our New York Act”
An extra $50 billion in revenue could be put to use statewide.
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Stu Sherman Has the Policy Knowledge and Personal Experience
“It’s frustrating to see all these systemic inequalities and how there is such a great need that is not being met.”