Topic: Brooklyn (New York City)

Barbara Boxer

Nov. 11, 1940, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.), American Democratic politician whose ardent support for myriad progressive causes, including environmentalism and reproductive rights, while representing California in the U.S. House of Representatives (1983-93) and Senate (1993- ) contributed to her reputation as one of ...
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U.S. settles suit with Muslims in post-9/11 abuse

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government will pay $1.26 million to five Muslim men detained for months without charges after the September 11 attacks who sued for unlawful imprisonment and abuse, their lawyers said on Tuesday.The men claimed they suffered inhumane ...

Let the children speakKing and Obamafulfilling the dream

The article presents the views of several African American students from Bedford Academy High School in Brooklyn in New York, New York, on the legacy of Martin Luther King and the prospects of Barack Obama's presidency. One student pointed out that Obama ...

Obama Fried Chicken may be toast

A review is offered for Obama Fried Chicken, located in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. A fried chicken eatery in Brownsville, Brooklyn, that bears the name "Obama" is not only causing controversy but also division among the community. While several people say that ...

Sam Obama wants world peace

The article features Sam Obama, an Egyptian residing in Brooklyn, New York City who is taking on the mission to promote world peace. " The former salesman declared that there are many ways to accomplish peace, but the best way is to ...

Watching and waiting for Barack

A calendar of events for the U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's victory parties and worship services in 2008 is presented including the Post Election Worship Service at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brooklyn in November 4 and 7, Presidential Watch Party in Harlem in ...

DiNapoli's Hire, Praise for Duffy

Tom DiNapoli hired Obama pollster Joel Benenson to work on what will be the comptrollers first statewide election. [Liz]Larry Silverstein praises Barack Obama's plan for rebuilding infrastructure. [The Real Estate]The Brooklyn Paper explains how deeply proposed M.T.A. cuts would affect Brooklyn residents. ...

Richardson for Commerce, Brooklyn Jail Won't Re-Open

Bill Richardson is reportedly a top contender for commerce secretary. [WP]The Brooklyn House of Detention won't re-open before developers work out a deal with opponenets, according to one report. [Brownstoner]An upstate columnist is highly skeptical of Eliot Spitzer's attempted return to the ...
Adding insult to injury for New Yorkers on the right, Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long closed his Bay Ridge liquor store. [Brooklyn Paper]The State Department of Health denied Long Island City Hospital's request to close its obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric services department. ...
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