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Creative Youth Agency Launches First Community Design Lab 'Made in Brownsville'

Creative Youth Agency Launches First Community Design Lab 'Made in Brownsville'

Made in Brownsville's new facility includes a media lab and provides space for co-working and production.
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Cider Made in Bushwick - How About Them Apples?

Cider Made in Bushwick - How About Them Apples?

Inspired by the sagardotegi of Spain's Basque Country, Brooklyn Cider House makes all-natural cider in the heart of Bushwick.
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Massive 150,000-Square-Foot Art Storage Facility is Coming to Bushwick

Scheduled to open in fall 2019, UOVO is expected to be the largest art storage facility in Brooklyn.
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In Lieu of L Train Shutdown, Espinal Pushes for MTA to Transition to All-Electric Bus Fleet

In Lieu of L Train Shutdown, Espinal Pushes for MTA to Transition to All-Electric Bus Fleet

One electric bus is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 270,000 pounds per year.
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Brooklyn Public Library Recognized as Top Innovator for 'Teacher Lab' Program

Brooklyn Public Library Recognized as Top Innovator for 'Teacher Lab' Program

The free online program provides educators with the tools to locate primary sources, search databases and evaluate websites to create more engaging learning experiences
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Brooklyn Students, Create Your Own App and Join the 2018 Congressional App Challenge

Brooklyn Students, Create Your Own App and Join the 2018 Congressional App Challenge

The winning app will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website and in a U.S. Capitol exhibit.
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Bed-Stuy M.S. Gets Solar Panels for Back-to-School

Bed-Stuy M.S. Gets Solar Panels for Back-to-School

The installation is part of the city’s plan to reduce 80 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
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Explore Bed-Stuy on an E-Scooter, Says Councilmember Cornegy

Explore Bed-Stuy on an E-Scooter, Says Councilmember Cornegy

 E-scooters could be an inexpensive, environmentally friendly transportation option that operates similarly to ride-sharing programs like Citi Bike.
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A Mini-Mall Inside a Mall is Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

A Mini-Mall Inside a Mall is Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

The new 1,900-square-feet "mini-mall' inside Downtown's City Point will include eight international retailers, some of which are making their U.S. debut.
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This City Crowdfunding Program Gives Women Entrepreneurs a Boost

This City Crowdfunding Program Gives Women Entrepreneurs a Boost

Since its launch less than a year ago, more than 100 NY women entrepreneurs have obtained loans through the city's partnership with the crowdfunding platform Kiva.
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