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Why is luxury development construction being allowed to continue?We live in a building with 100 people where half the building is being converted to luxury rentals. Workers are still on all floors of the building going up and down in the elevator all day @BrianLehrer #askthemayor

We live in a building with 100 people where half the building is being converted to luxury rentals. Workers are still on all floors of the building going up and down in the elevator all day. @BrianLehrer

Why is luxury development construction being allowed to continue? @BrianLehrer

Tomorrow from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at our Brooklyn office! The first of @itsartlaw's Visual Artists' Immigration Clinics, designed for emerging visual artists who are working towards obtaining a visa in the United States bit.ly/2OXx64r #immigrantartists

NY State of Health extended the open enrollment deadline to Feb 7th for 2020 coverage. Get free one-on-one help to find a low-cost plan today and apply for financial assistance to lower your costs.

When artist Efren Andaluz learned #KobeBryant had passed, he mourned by creating. Now a beautiful mural paying tribute to Kobe and his daughter Gianna is taking shape across from the Barclays center. Story w/ @PIX11Narmeen #RIPKobeandGianna #Kobe #Brooklyn #NYC #PIX11NEWS

From the archive: a profile of Brooklyn-based artist Ja’Tovia Gary, from the 2019 Future Greats issue, as she opens shows at @hammer_museum in Los Angeles and @paulacoopergal in New York bit.ly/2UvuxK9

Only new hip hop I listen to is me Brooklyn artists. Other then that it's just the classics.

Honoring Toni Morrison at Brooklyn Academy of Music this month.

Andaluz says it took him about a week to complete the mural. brooklyn.news12.com/story/41658702…

Kobe on the streets of Brooklyn.

Anthony Gormley at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Sincere appreciation to the artists who make Brooklyn what it is.

The Chronicles of New York is now up inside the public Domino’s Park in Brooklyn! Use the app to listen to the stories of the New Yorker by pointing your phone at the mural ! Merci @brooklynmuseum, @lot_ek and Domino Park ! 📸 @marc

Right here in Williamsburg at Domino Park, a huge new artwork by JR

Asbestos in NYC is more common than you think: bit.ly/2mfVJNA

Asbestos remediation is dangerous if not handled correctly when old buildings are being rebuilt. Call 311 if you see any potentially dangerous condition

Construction is an inherently dangerous business Let's make workers as safe as possible. Thank you to @NYC_Buildings for stepping up. 11,484 Violations: Surprise Inspections Hit N.Y. Construction Sites nyti.ms/2O8vp3z

Ridiculous & Dangerous construction happening over ordinary citizens heads every day in #NYC...#NYCCouncil should be considering Licensing and criminal prosecution when #ConstructionSweatshop employers cut corners for a buck. #SpeakUp b4 you get crushed therealdeal.com/2018/04/30/piz…

Being diligent about dangerous construction in your building is your business and you could save a life. Always report dangerous nuisance construction to #311 to protect your rights and your neighbors.

Voracious rent increases have chased many artists and creatives from Brooklyn in the last 15 years. Our sister city Berlin has just enacted a RENT FREEZE for 5 years. Sounds good! #excessiveprofitmaximization