Women and the Environment: A Brief History of Involvement
We all know how important environmentalism is in today’s world. But did you know that it took a woman from
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Sanders Challenges Clinton to a Brooklyn Debate
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the two front runners in the Democratic bid to win their party’s nomination, already have
Read MoreFour Muslims Claim Discrimination in Lawsuit Against American Airlines
Four Muslim men from Brighton Beach have filed a $9 million lawsuit against American Airlines, saying then were wrongfully kicked
Read MoreLifestyle Trends for 2016
What kind of lifestyle accessories are hitting the shelves in 2016? What are the “must-haves” for the new year? These
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Hoverboards May Not Hover, But they Do Spontaneously Combust
As consumers continue to ignore the ban on using hoverboards in New York, the chances of seeing fires and explosions
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Brooklyn Remembers Its Only Saint
At the turn of the 20th century Raphael Hawaweeny helped to build the US branch of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Capers Nominated for US Attorney Slot
The White House announced last week that it was nominating Robert L. Capers, Brooklyn’s federal prosecutor, to the position of
Read MoreCleaning Up the Gowanus Canal
Many have been working tirelessly to find solutions for the long-polluted waterway along the Gowanus Canal. One organization, the Gowanus
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Boro President Adams Travels to Turkey All Expenses Paid
It was Borough President Redux as Eric Adams did a rerun of what his predecessor Marty Markowitz did, but with
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Newest Oldest Person is Brooklyn Resident Miss Susie
When the world’s oldest person, 116-year-old Jeralean Talley of suburban Detroit died this past Wednesday, the baton was handed to
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