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WEBEnvironmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans. Brooklyn Homeowners Rally to Repeal Short Term Rental Law. Owner of Gottlieb’s Restaurant in Brooklyn Dies Ahead of Trump Visit. New Yorkers Are Not Concerned Over Federal Investigations, Mayor Says. Energized Brooklyn Dems Host Fundraiser for …
Mayor Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges; Feds Seize Phone …
WEB5 hours ago · Photo: Shenal Tissera for BK Reader. New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five counts of federal corruption charges on Friday. The mayor, who was indicted last week with bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy, appeared in a federal courtroom in lower Manhattan, according to The City news agency. He is …
Crown Heights Stabbing Incident Leaves Four Men Injured, Police …
WEB11 hours ago · Police are searching for a suspect after four men were injured in Crown Heights Sunday. The incident happened around 12:04 a.m. at 187 Rochester Avenue. Responding officers located four victims with the following injuries: Male, 36, with lacerations to the head and right hand. Three were taken to local hospitals in stable condition, police said.
Brooklyn College Among Top Regional Universities for Diversity, …
WEB1 hour ago · Brooklyn College has been recognized for its commitment to fostering ethnic diversity and social mobility, earning high rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings.. The institution, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, was also recognized for alleviating the financial burden for students, ranking third for Least Debt in Graduation and first for ...
Human Remains Found at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Fourth …
WEB10 hours ago · Human remains have been recovered from a popular Brooklyn park for the fourth time in a matter of months, according to the NYPD. The latest incident happened last week, when officers responded to Brooklyn Bridge Park around 12:45 p.m. Thursday after remains were spotted along the shoreline. Police …
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WEB6 days ago · State Assemblyman William Colton honored the Campanella family, who has been operating an ice cream truck in Gravesend and Bensonhurst for eight decades.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Voters interviewed by BK Reader agreed that the vice president was clear in outlining her policies during Tuesday night's debate when compared to the former president. Mayor Eric Adams said he was surprised to hear about the federal raids during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday ...
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WEBMayor's Ex-Chief of Staff, Brooklyn Monsignor Possible Target of Fed Probe, Report Says. Federal investigators are looking into the financial and possible business dealings of Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and a monsignor in a Brooklyn Diocese, sources told NBC News 4 New York. a day ago Read more >.
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo. Although Continuum Partners got the approval to build at 10-story building at 962-972 Franklin Ave., the firm decided to build as-of-right. about 22 hours ago Read more >.
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WEBAbout BKReader - BKReader. BK Reader is a digital daily news and information source covering Brooklyn– New York City’s fastest-growing borough. Founded in 2013, BK Reader highlights the cultural vibrancy and ethnic diversity of Brooklyn’s 2.6 million residents through journalism in six areas: business development, health & wellness ...