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A newly installed street corner kiosk accentuates the positive in Brownsville
If you’re looking for the “best” in Brownsville, you might start at the northeast corner of Livonia and Rockaway avenues. … Full Article
Brooklyn pol ‘traumatized’ by fatal Brownsville shooting vows anti-violence push in Albany
Witnessing the cold-blooded fatal shooting of a man is something Brooklyn State Sen. Jesse Hamilton won’t soon forget — and something he plans to share with his colleagues in Albany very soon. … Full Article
Parker urges New York to re-think energy consumption
The last 10 years have seen the five hottest summers on record, according to state Sen. Kevin Parker, who said that while Mother Nature is wreaking havoc, mankind is going to have to start taking decisive action. … Full Article
Study: Bed-Stuy, Brownsville school districts have the highest percentage of homeless students
A new study shows that two Central Brooklyn school districts rank first and second in the borough on the most disheartening of lists: Percentages of homeless students. … Full Article
New school year, new school district superintendent in East New York
One of Brooklyn’s easternmost school districts is approaching the upcoming school year with new leadership, and new hope that past troubles are behind it. … Full Article
The Poor Get Richer: Brownsville Park is slated for a $30M makeover
Good times are ahead for Betsy Head — the long-neglected park that is the recreational heart of one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods is set to receive a $30 million rehab. … Full Article
Assemblymember Latrice Walker calls for a halt to Our Lady of Loreto demolition plan
Stop the wrecking ball.
On Tuesday, state Assemblymember Latrice Walker called on Brooklyn's Catholic hierarchy to withdraw its demolition application for a historic church in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville, Our Lady of Loreto. … Full Article
Catholic Charities moves forward with plans to demolish Our Lady of Loreto Church
The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that welcomes people to Our Lady of Loreto Roman Catholic Church in Ocean Hill bears a plaque reading “Semper Vivus.” The Latin phrase is translated as “Ever Alive.” However, the impending fate of this long-shuttered church bui … Full Article
Big rigs torched in East New York
Does arson abound, or is it just “horsin’ around?” … Full Article
Gravesend trash plant foes demand halt to construction
A 6-foot-long metal piece blew off the roof of a trash processing plant under construction in Gravesend, prompting renewed calls by local environmentalists for the city to bring the project to a halt. … Full Article
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