Economic Inequality, Juvenile Justice Issues, Needs of Rising Immigrant Populations A new report curating six-months of interviews with everyday Brooklynites portrays residents’ varied hopes and concerns, spotlighting a range of issues from income inequality to rising immigrant populations to inequities in the criminal and juvenile justice […]
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standard Exclusive: Real Estate Fraud Ring Gleaning Illicit Rents From Scores of Properties
Slow Moving, Multi-Million Dollar Scheme Exploits Post-Recession Vulnerabilities Scammers claim to “short sell” distressed properties for homeowners, but then rent them, never exchanging title with a bona-fide purchaser Original homeowners left with skyrocketing mortgages, utility bills, but no claim to home as properties are shuffled […]
standard Empty ‘New Lots’ To Become Arts & Business Incubators
Empty lots in East New York will be repurposed later this year to provide affordable spaces for burgeoning artists and entrepreneurs, and those interested in participating still have time to apply. “[Re]New Lots Markets & Artist Incubator Project,” an initiative of Arts East New […]
standard All Supplied! “Back-to-School” Drives and Resource Fairs a Success
Back to School drives and resource fairs across the borough are helping young Brooklynites prepare for their classes. On Saturday, the Faith Worship Center on Pitkin Avenue sponsored a “Back-2-School” drive in East New York so that middle and high school students could be […]
standard Media Rundown: Brooklyn in the News (06.13.14)
[A collection of headlines and events involving the borough today, Friday, June 13th, 2014. Updated periodically. Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO De Blasio re-nominates Regina Myer as president of Brooklyn Bridge Park Corp [BE] Chocolate Works Opens on Montague; Karl is There With […]
standard Media Rundown: Brooklyn in the News (06.12.14)
A collection of headlines and events involving the borough today, Thursday, June 12th, 2014. Updated periodically. Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Le chocolat, c’est magnifique: French chocolatier is the new Willy Wonka of Montague Street [BE] High School Students Put Together Exhibit on […]
standard Media Rundown: Brooklyn in the News (06.11.14)
A collection of headlines and events involving the borough today, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Updated periodically. Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO The Day After Vandalism in Brooklyn Heights Only the Citibike Station Has Been Cleaned [BHB] Pedestrian ‘Bouncy Bridge’ in Brooklyn Bridge Park […]
standard Media Rundown: Brooklyn in the News (06.10.14)
A collection of headlines and events involving the borough today, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Updated periodically. Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Piano Mysteriously Washes Ashore Under Brooklyn Bridge [Gizmodo via RoadTrippers] Brooklyn Pride Week Kicks Off With Interfaith Service in Brooklyn Heights [News12] Light-Filled Greek […]
standard Media Rundown: Brooklyn in the News (06.09.14)
A collection of headlines and events involving the borough today, Monday, June 9th, 2014. Updated periodically. Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO Levin, other Brooklyn notables celebrate HOPE graduates [Brooklyn Eagle] ‘The Fence’ to Open at Brooklyn Bridge Park June 16th [Brooklyn Eagle] Downtown […]
standard Media Rundown: Brooklyn in the News (06.08.14)
A collection of headlines and events involving the borough today, Sunday, June 8th, 2014. Updated periodically. Park Slope, South Slope, & Windsor Terrace Residents Enjoy Warm Weather in Prospect Park [News12] Williamsburg & Greenpoint Northside Festival Booms in Williamsburg [New York Times] […]