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Locals criticize 27-story tower planned at historic Fort Greene church

By Anna Bradley-Smith

Murray Kaner

LI Press

Brooklyn-born WWII Army vet Murray Kaner reflects on Battle of Baguio at 98

Mamdani has expressed interest in retaining Tisch as police commissioner, citing her efforts to fight corruption within the NYPD.

AMNY

Editorial | Mr. Mayor-elect: Keep Jessica Tisch as your police commissioner

AMNY

Mamdani transition: Mayor-elect noncommittal on keeping public safety deputy mayor role in his administration

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Health

Brannan’s ‘Vision for All’ program takes off, providing free eye care to low-income New Yorkers

By Olivia Seaman

Brooklyn firefighter who died in the line of duty.

AMNY

Funeral for fallen Brooklyn Firefighter Patrick Brady set to take place in Queens this weekend

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News

‘Brooklyn Backs Jamaica’: Local pols lead relief effort for Hurricane Melissa victims

By Gabriele Holtermann

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News

A helping hand: Brooklynites mobilize to support families hit by SNAP funding freeze

By Gabriele Holtermann

Marine Park

News

Marine Park honors local heroes at annual Veterans Day ceremony

By Olivia Seaman

Mayor Eric Adams smiling and wearing shirt

AMNY

Op-Ed | Administration accomplishments

NYC Ferry

News

New NYC Ferry routes to connect Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan by end of year

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Brooklyn man shot dead by NYPD officer

AMNY

Family of Brooklyn man shot dead by police after road rage incident outraged as NYPD moves to drop charges against officer responsible

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Politics

Jeffries says House Democrats will vote against shutdown deal, Brooklyn pols vow to fight for healthcare subsidies

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Brooklyn mysterious vandal paints swastika onto building in act of hate

AMNY

Mysterious vandal dressed in black clothing sought for spray-painting swastikas near Jewish landmarks in Brooklyn

header-photography by Gina Curovic–Arlinda Dine + Eric Benaim

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Real Estate Hasn’t Changed in 20 Years. These Industry Vets Are Fixing That

Judge Babatunde Akowe

News

Brooklyn remembers Judge Babatunde Akowe for service and leadership

By Olivia Seaman

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‘Firefighting was in his blood’: FDNY mourns Brooklyn firefighter who died battling rooftop blaze

By Dean Moses

Community Boards 9's Nostrand Avenue office

News

Your nabe, your voice: Reynoso invites Brooklynites to apply for community board seats

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Playing for Dennen: Achievement First Linden Middle’s Basketball Tournament Honors a Beloved Student’s Legacy

By: Jonathan Cetel

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Caribbean Life

Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica

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