Tag: antonio-reynoso

‘To Protect, Serve, and Understand’: The Irondale marks 10 years of landmark program connecting police and the public

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Jan. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen After Eric Garner was killed by police officers on Staten Island in 2014, Terry Greiss watched the video of the incident over and over again.  Captured by Garner’s friend, the footage showed him arguing with police officers who believed he was selling loose cigarettes. The disagreement escalated until…

MLK Day in Brooklyn: Where to reflect, celebrate and give back

Madison McFerrin performs on stage during 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on January 15, 2024 in New York City.

Jan. 15, 2025 By Shara Levine, Brooklyn Paper staff Brooklyn is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a jam-packed lineup of events that honor the civil rights icon and bring the community together. From soul-stirring gospel performances to hands-on service projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while reflecting on…

Brooklyn borough president supports Arrow Linen rezoning with conditions

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Nov. 6, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith The controversial proposal to rezone the Arrow Linen site in Park Slope to make way for two at least 13-story apartment towers has gained the support of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, but Reynoso is calling on developers to deepen the project’s affordability as a condition of his…

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses

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Oct. 8, 2024 By Adam Daly The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Design and Construction have launched a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center, officials announced Monday. The DDC, overseeing the project for the DCLA, said it will restore the…

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso recalls ‘unusual’ visit from Turkish official after Adams became mayor

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Sep. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The 57-page federal corruption indictment of Mayor Eric Adams begins not with hizzoner’s alleged misdeeds at City Hall, but at Brooklyn Borough Hall.  “In 2014, Eric Adams, the defendant, became Brooklyn Borough President,” the document reads. “Thereafter, for nearly a decade, Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits,…

Brooklyn pols call for Mayor Adams’ resignation, fair trial amid historic indictment

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Mayor Eric Adams was criminally charged on multiple counts of bribery, soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations and wire fraud in a historic Thursday indictment, making him the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted. Brooklynites were quick to react to the news, which cast serious doubt on…

Hundreds turn out to raise money for ovarian cancer at 16th annual T.E.A.L. 5k

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Sep. 9, 2024 Gabriele Holtermann September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and on Saturday, ovarian cancer survivors, their families, and loved ones of those who have lost their battle to the “silent killer” embarked on the 16th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L. Walk and Run celebration. The event, organized by the nonprofit T.E.A.L. — formally known…

BP Reynoso tours T.E.A.L. community center ahead of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

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Jul. 31, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann

Ahead of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, the Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation, known as T.E.A.L., hosted Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso for an in-depth tour of its community center in Windsor Terrace.