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Another U-turn on McGuinness Boulevard as city returns to original lane reduction plan

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Oct. 2, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The city has, for the fourth time, changed its mind on the McGuinness Boulevard redesign. This fall, the Department of Transportation will implement the road diet it has already finalized, then rejected, on the southern half of the roadway. Between Calyer Street and Meeker Avenue, the department will…

Brooklyn Power List honors Brooklyn’s movers and shakers

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann

Brooklyn’s unsung heroes from the nonprofit and business world were honored at Schneps Media’s Brooklyn Power List event at El Caribe Country Club Caterers in Mill Basin on Dec. 5, 2023, for their commitment and work in the Brooklyn community. 

Adams orders DOT to rethink McGuinness Boulevard redesign

Jul. 12, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayor Eric Adams appears to have ordered the city’s Department of Transportation to reverse course on a planned redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after powerful locals and influential members of the administration voiced their opposition.