Gothamist — By Arun Venugopal

Published Oct 16, 2024

The Brooklyn Community Board 1 meeting was a sleepy affair, almost entirely populated by members of the board, city officials and police officers who were all on hand to discuss the state of the city’s migrant influx, which has long been described as a “crisis.”

But the extent to which residents of the district — which comprises Williamsburg and Greenpoint — are alarmed by the situation wasn’t reflected in the meeting’s attendance on Tuesday night: Just two residents showed up for an update from city officials.

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Patch — Posted Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm ET | Updated Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET

By Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff

BROOKLYN, NY — After nearly a year of construction, a newly refreshed dog run has landed at Washington Park in Park Slope, complete with dog-friendly turf and amenities, New York City Parks Department officials said.

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The new dog park is made with paw-friendly turf
by Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff

Posted Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm ET | Updated Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET

BROOKLYN, NY — After nearly a year of construction, a newly refreshed dog run has landed at Washington Park in Park Slope, complete with dog-friendly turf and amenities, New York City Parks Department officials said.

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The event drew crowds of Brooklyn residents and saw members of groups including Rabbis for Ceasefire, Jewish Voices for Peace, and If Not Now.

News 12 Brooklyn | Rob Flaks, Oct 12, 2024, 8:45 PM

Members of Park Slope Congregation Kolot Chayeinu hosted a Yizkor, a large-scale group mourning event at the Grand Army Plaza Saturday.

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Media Contacts: Alex Liao | aliao@council.nyc.gov, (973) 647-5001, Mus Lamia | mlamia@council.nyc.gov, (646) 353-4549

NEW YORK, NY: As the author of Local Law 85 of 2023, which established citywide mandatory curbside composting, I am thrilled that this program was rolled out this week in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

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Today marks one year since the horrific attacks by Hamas. I mourn the loss of over 1,200 Israelis and stand with the families of hostages still awaiting reunion. I categorically condemn Hamas’ atrocities and urge the safe return of all hostages.

I also condemn the ongoing violence against the Palestinian people, which has resulted in a death toll exceeding 40,000.

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City Limits — By Jeanmarie Evelly .

Published September 26, 2024

After news broke Wednesday night that the mayor was indicted by federal prosecutors, a chorus of elected officials and local leaders have called for Eric Adams to resign, while others say they’re withholding judgement until more details are released.

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Brooklyn Paper — By Kirstyn Brendlen | Posted on September 20, 2024

A city-owned concrete facility is producing dust and noise in the Columbia Waterfront District, and local leaders say something needs to be done.

Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation moved its concrete recycling facility from the South Brooklyn Army Terminal to a lot near the piers on Columbia Street.

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News 12 investigated three incidents with similar suspect descriptions – every woman was grabbed from behind.

News12 Brooklyn — Katelynn Ulrich Aug 22, 2024, 6:58 AM

There has been ongoing harassment of women in Park Slope. Early this week, News 12’s Katelynn Ulrich reported a wave of forcible touching incidents near Prospect Park.

The district’s councilmember, Shahana Hanif, says she’s meeting with the local precinct to figure out their action plan for gender-based violence.

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Let It Rip sits down with Mayor, Eric Adams, for an exclusive interview to discuss the recently passed $112.4 Billion city budget, along with Council Member Shahana Hanif, Chair of the Progressive Caucus and Council Member Alexa Aviles, Chair of the Immigration Committee and member of the Progressive Caucus, to hear why they voted against this record-breaking budget [Watch Full Episode Here].

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