Tag Archive | "the brooklyn ink"

Friends Remember “Beautiful but Troubled” Knifing Victim

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

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Those close to Tara Beardsall, the 31-year-old TriBeCa woman killed in Sunset Park earlier this month, say she made some poor decisions but touched the hearts of everyone she knew.

Brooklynites Brush Up Their Riding Skills

Sunday, April 21, 2013

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To make sure New Yorkers will be ready to ride safely on the roads of the city, NYC Bike Share set up a series of classes for inexperienced bikers. Nearly 20 curious Brooklynites signed up to attend the class on Thursday night at the Red Lantern Bicycles

[VIDEO] The Boxing Diva of Brooklyn

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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Keisher McLeod-Wells cares about how she looks. She likes shopping, wearing make-up, and used to be a model and an actress. But her real passion is boxing.

Update: Brooklyn Man Charged with Girlfriend’s Death in Botched Murder-Suicide

Sunday, April 7, 2013

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A Sunset Park man was arrested and charged with second degree murder on Monday. He's in custody for the lethal stabbing of his girlfriend.

[SLIDESHOW] A Bay Ridge Band as Diverse as Brooklyn

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Fresh from their victory at Brooklyn's Battle of the Boroughs, Victor V. Gurbo & Co. reflect the area's diversity.

Hundreds Protest Decision to Close Eight Brooklyn Schools

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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The New York City Department of Education decided yesterday to close the Freedom Academy High School and phase-out seven other public schools in Brooklyn.

Storm-damaged Houses of Worship Struggle to Rebuild

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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The rabbis and ministers of many synagogues and churches in Coney Island and Brighton Beach have said they desperately need the help of the government to rebuild because the donations they receive are not sufficient enough to cover the cost of the damage.

Dreaming of Coney Island Jobs

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Twenty-year-old Harry Puck grew up in the enchanting shadow of the iconic destination that is Coney Island, and has always wanted to be a part of it. On Sunday, Puck finally got his chance.  He [...]

Long Island College Hospital to Close, Despite Community Protests

Friday, February 8, 2013

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Despite protests from the community and nurses, the State University of New York’s board of trustees unanimously voted to close Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn on Friday morning.

Autistic Children Feel Brunt Of Bus Strike

Friday, February 1, 2013

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Buses, trains, cabs and cars, a 22-mile commute, and six hours in a school supply room. That was a recent Wednesday for Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, who has a 7-year-old with autism and a full-time job. The [...]