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Kelly Mena

Kelly is a graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Since moving to New York in the past couple of years she has worked as a freelance reporter and is based in Brooklyn.

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Economy & Development

Controversial Williamsburg Housing Project Moves To City Council For Final Vote

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Brooklyn

Gonzalez Celebrates Hispanic Culture and Historic Win

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Brooklyn

Protesters Rail Against Replacement of Squadron With Kavanaugh

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Brooklyn

Ampry-Samuel Wins Democratic Primary

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Education

Universal School Lunch Starts School Year Off With Healthy Meals

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Brooklyn

Ampry-Samuel Refutes She’ll Be ‘Rubber Stamp’ To De Blasio

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BK Lawmakers Tout West Indian Day Parade Festivities Relatively Violence Free

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Samuel Nabs De Blasio Endorsement A Week Before Primary

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Brooklyn

Menchaca Plans To Upgrade Transit, But Nixes BQX

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Housing & Homelessness

Housing Dominates De Blasio Town Hall In Williamsburg

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Brooklyn

Judicial Forum Brings Out Gaps In BK Criminal Justice System

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Police & Fire

Brooklyn Peace Concert Spreads Message of Love and Unity Through Music

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Brooklyn

Flatbush Anti-Hate Rally Fights Back Against White Supremacists & Neo-Nazis

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New Kings Democrats Honor Brooklyn Reform Movement

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Assemblyman Walter Mosley (C) alongside District Leader Geofrrey Davis, Rabbi Eli Cohen (L), and Attorney Sanford Rubenstein (C-L)
Brooklyn

Mosely Announces “Love Yourself” Brooklyn Peace Concert With Joey Bada$$ Headlining

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Brooklyn

The Honorable Frederick C. Arriaga: An Experienced Judge Of The People

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Brooklyn

DA Candidate Anne Swern Presents Her Vision For The Office

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Economy & Development

South BK Lawmakers Demand Ferry Service To Coney Island and Canarsie

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Brooklyn

City Council Primary Race Twist: Only 2 Candidates Receive Matching Funds

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Brooklyn

Protesters Claim Construction Safety Legislation Singles Out Black and Latino Construction Workers

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Brooklyn

BK Pols Demand Special Investigation Into East Flatbush Police Shooting

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Education

City’s Public School Violence Report Numbers Differs From State Report

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Brooklyn

Cumbo, Mosley Applaud Announcement Of Daylight J’Ouvert Hours

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Brooklyn

Ellen Edwards: Civil Court Judge Candidate That Is Here For the People

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