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Brooklyn-Based Etsy Pulls Sexy Ganesh Underwear After Hindu Protest

Brooklyn-Based Etsy Pulls Sexy Ganesh Underwear After Hindu Protest

The e-commerce giant removed the Ganesh printed underwear from its site after facing backlash from the Hindu community over inappropriateness
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In NYC, Education Remains Paramount in Reducing Economic-Racial Gap, Experts Say

In NYC, Education Remains Paramount in Reducing Economic-Racial Gap, Experts Say

The second in a 3-part series that examines the huge gaps in employment levels and wages between Black and white New Yorkers doing the same job
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New Report Shows Enormous Wage Gaps Between Black and White Workers in Same Role, Across Sectors

New Report Shows Enormous Wage Gaps Between Black and White Workers in Same Role, Across Sectors

A new Center for an Urban Future report underscores huge gaps in employment levels and wages between Black and white New Yorkers
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Flatbush Nostrand BID Director Named to Regional Economic Development Board

Flatbush Nostrand BID Director Named to Regional Economic Development Board

Brooklyn’s Kenneth Mbonu will bring a long history and experience in economic development and community work to the table
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Danish Shoe Designer to Open Workshop in Brooklyn Navy Yard

Danish Shoe Designer to Open Workshop in Brooklyn Navy Yard

Shoe and leather goods designer ECCO will make Brooklyn its first studio space outside of Denmark
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Brownsville Man Named Worker of the Month by Construction Nonprofit

Brownsville Man Named Worker of the Month by Construction Nonprofit

Building Skills New York helps folks from underserved and underemployed neighborhoods get jobs in the construction industry
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Bed-Stuy’s Very Own Champagne Popsicles About to Hit the Shelves

Vina Pops are the latest creation of Stuyvesant Champagne founder Marvina Robinson
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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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