Locals were surprised on Friday to hear that the Flatlands library branch was unexpectedly beginning a yearlong closure to undergo a roof replacement — with many civic gurus claiming they were given no notice of the closure. “Wow that is shocking, that is just shocking,” said Gerard Brewster, a former board member of the Flatlands-Flatbush Civic Group. “But the reality is if they do have a roof problem… then I understand why they are closing it.” City Councilmember Farah Louis sent an email blast on Friday afternoon alerting community members to the closure, which is also listed on the Brooklyn Public Library’s web page for the …
B’Heights library delayed until summer ’21 and other area library updates
The long-awaited new Brooklyn Heights public library branch at Cadman Plaza W. won’t open until next summer, a year later than originally scheduled, due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the borough lenders. “The finalization of the design and the complexity of the project added some time to the schedule as did delays due to the pandemic,” said Brooklyn Public Library spokeswoman Fritzi Bodenheimer in a statement Thursday. “This included the initial stoppage of work along with delays when the work resumed (for example having fewer workers on site due to social distancing or waiting for manufacturers/supplies…
Books to deepen your understanding of racism in America
After so many police killings of Black men and women, George Floyd’s murder seems to be the one that has finally registered with a critical mass of white and corporate America. And the coronavirus was the tipping point. Many Black leaders and activists have rightfully linked the epidemic of racism that perpetuates police violence and countless other dehumanizing acts, to the reason why the pandemic has disproportionately harmed Black and Brown communities. This connection could not be clearer, because Covid…
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