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Brooklyn Navy Yard Reports Record Job Growth

Of the new hires, 84 percents are Brooklyn residents and 33 percent are from the Navy Yard’s nearest five surrounding zip codes.
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Dock 72: Navy Yard's Next Big Idea Hopes to Spark More Big Ideas

Dock 72: Navy Yard's Next Big Idea Hopes to Spark More Big Ideas

Brooklyn's first ground-up office building in 20 years will offer affordable co-working space with amenities galore!
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Brooklyn Sees Surge in 'Older Entrepreneurship,' Study Says

Brooklyn Sees Surge in 'Older Entrepreneurship,' Study Says

Spurred by recession-era layoff, longer life spans, age discrimination and the need for financial security, many older Brooklynites are exploring entrepreneurship.
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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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