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• Berkeley College Welcomes New President

  21-07-2015 19:36
  On July 1st, Berkeley College gained a new president. Michael J. Smith ascends to the position from a long background at the college, succeeding outgoing President Dario A. Cortes, PhD, who announced his retirement earlier this year.“We are both pleased and excited to promote from within,” said Kevin Luing, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Berkeley College. “Michael Smith’s institutional knowledge and proven leadership ability, along with his concern for student succe
  
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• End the Weeknight Dinner Struggle with Marley Spoon

  21-07-2015 18:23
  
  Every Brooklynite knows the struggle of shopping and lugging groceries home during rush hour, only to try to get a... Read More… Read More
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• Another Side of the Rockaways, Far From the Crowds

  21-07-2015 16:28
  
  Last Thursday afternoon, when I would have normally been at home, collecting my kids from camp, I stood with a... Read More… Read More
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• De Blasio at Vatican speaks up about climate change

  21-07-2015 16:12
  
  Mayor Bill de Blasio is thinking green during a conference of mayors and world leaders at the Vatican. De Blasio announced Tuesday new greenhouse gas emissions targets for the Big Apple. De Blasio said New York was taking an interim step, committing to reducing its emissions by 40 percent by 2030.
  
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• Free Boost Your Business Event with Facebook

  21-07-2015 15:18
  Calling all business owners!Next Friday, July 31st, Facebook and the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership will co-host a business seminar designed to boost the profiles of and forge connections between local businesses in the area. The event will take place at BRIC Arts | Media House from 9:30am to noon. It’s the latest iteration of Facebook’s Boost Your Business series: seminars that teach small business owners how to optimize their presence and engagement on the largest social network in
  
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• Obama back in NYC Tuesday

  21-07-2015 14:50
  
  President Barack Obama returns to New York City on Tuesday. After the Commander-In-Chief speaks to a veterans' convention, the will then tape an appearance with Jon Stewart of "The Daily Show."  The speech and the show taping come as tensions run high about Iran, veterans' care and a shooting rampage against U.S. Marines.
  
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• Indictment links Young Thug, Birdman to shots fired at Lil Wayne's bus

  21-07-2015 14:30
  
  Recent shooting incidents connected with hip hop artists are raising concerns that the multi-billion-dollar music industry is being slammed by a riptide of street violence.
  
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• Trump surges in polls as McCain backlash grows

  21-07-2015 14:20
  
  An apology from real estate mogul and Republican presidential contender Donald Trump to Sen. John McCain doesn't seem likely. Trump questioned McCain's military service during a speech over the weekend saying he wasn't a war hero. The backlash has been intense. But despite the comments, Trump is leading in the polls among the GOP candidates.
  
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• Trump surges in polls despite war hero comments

  21-07-2015 13:50
  
  An apology from real estate mogul and Republican presidential contender Donald Trump to Sen. John McCain doesn't seem likely. Trump questioned McCain's military service during a speech over the weekend saying he wasn't a war hero.The backlash has been intense. But despite the comments, Trump is leading in the polls among the GOP.
  
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• Trump: I have respect for McCain, but I won't apologize

  21-07-2015 13:32
  An apology from real estate mogul and Republican presidential contender Donald Trump to Sen. John McCain doesn't seem likely.Trump questioned McCain's military service during a speech over the weekend saying he wasn't a war hero.The backlash has been intense. McCain was a Navy pilot during the Vietnam War and was shot down.He was captured and held as a prisoner of war for years.Despite the comments, Trump is leading in the polls among the GOP.
  
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• [STANDING O] Outward Bound!

  21-07-2015 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joanna DelBuonoBrooklyn DailyBorough wideOutward bound!Flip those fins for local teen Isabella Roussel.
  The adventurous teen completed a summer expedition to Panama with Outward Bound Costa Rica. The 14-day course taught the intrepid diver how to scuba dive in coral reefs and protect the endangered sea turtles.
  She also had the opportunity to explore the culture and wildlife of Costa Rica.“My best memory was working with the baby turtles because it ma
  
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• Tristate area heats up

  21-07-2015 02:25
  
  Some of the hottest temperatures of the season arrived Monday throughout the Tristate area. Partly cloudy skies with hazy, hot and humid conditions made for a potentially dangerous combination.
  
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