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New York City Enters Phase 3 of Reopening

New York City Enters Phase 3 of Reopening

Although many businesses reopened Monday, indoor dining is on an indefinite hold after nationwide spikes in COVID-19
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BK Reader Welcomes Anna Bradley-Smith as the New Managing Editor

BK Reader Welcomes Anna Bradley-Smith as the New Managing Editor

Anna Bradley-Smith is a journalist with a deep appreciation for and commitment to community news and social justice
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Teens Can Apply Now for the Myrtle Av. Young Entrepreneur Mentorship Summer Program

Teens Can Apply Now for the Myrtle Av. Young Entrepreneur Mentorship Summer Program

Young residents of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Students are provided paid job placements at a local businesses
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Brooklyn Company Awarded $100,000 to Increase Production of its Innovative, Affordable Bridge Ventilators

Brooklyn Company Awarded $100,000 to Increase Production of its Innovative, Affordable Bridge Ventilators

Spiro Devices will now increase production of its automated resuscitator, giving hospitals another tool in their toolbox
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EDC Teams up with Brooklyn-Based Garment Manufacturers to Produce Isolation Gowns

EDC Teams up with Brooklyn-Based Garment Manufacturers to Produce Isolation Gowns

Course of Trade, a non-profit based in Brooklyn, is staffing up to meet the city's need for protective equipment.
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Brooklyn-Based Alcohol Distilleries Temporarily Convert to Make Hand Sanitizers

Due to an overwhelming demand for hand sanitizers, two Brooklyn-based distilleries have been forced to pivot
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Mayor to MTA: Curb Homeless Squatters in Empty Subway Stations, Amid COVID-19

Mayor to MTA: Curb Homeless Squatters in Empty Subway Stations, Amid COVID-19

Mayor de Blasio's "End of the Line" plan demands MTA close 10 subway terminals to curb virus transmission
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BP Adams Calls for State Grants to Support Local Mask Manufacturers

BP Adams Calls for State Grants to Support Local Mask Manufacturers

Following the State's mandate that all NY'ers wear masks in public, BP Adams says contracts should go to local small businesses
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Survey Finds Close to 40% of NYC Renters Will be Affected Immediately if out of Work due to Coronavirus

Survey Finds Close to 40% of NYC Renters Will be Affected Immediately if out of Work due to Coronavirus

More younger adults would feel the pinch, while those aged 65 and up had up to 6 months of savings
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Comptroller's Office Launches Year-Long Workshop Series for Minority and Women Business Owners

Comptroller's Office Launches Year-Long Workshop Series for Minority and Women Business Owners

One-on-one assistance will help business owners gain access to NYC’s $95 billion dollar spending budget
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