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Brooklyn borough prez candidate’s campaign treasurer pleads guilty in $400K fraud scheme

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Jan. 8, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The campaign treasurer for a failed candidate in the 2021 Brooklyn borough president race pleaded guilty to wire fraud and attempting to steal $400,000 from New York City’s Campaign Finance Board, federal prosecutors announced. Erlene King could face up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S.…

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…

Reynoso to redirect Borough Hall funds to ease strain on overburdened city agencies

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Sep. 29, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer

As overburdened New York City agencies struggle to meet the needs of residents, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will divert Borough Hall’s money and resources toward aiding New Yorkers and easing the strain on the city, he announced Wednesday. 

Brooklynites celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month with outdoor festival

Jun. 26, 2023 By Jada Camille

Tons of Brooklynites partied with Afro-Caribbean dancers, ate West Indies-inspired dishes and listened to the tunes of various cultural musicians at the Caribbean Heritage Month celebration hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso over the weekend.