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Flatbush Caton Market Raises Funds to Save Microbusinesses

Flatbush Caton Market Raises Funds to Save Microbusinesses

Many of the market's immigrant-owned businesses are informal, putting government aid out of reach
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Brooklyn Chef Uses Quarantine as Inspiration for Her Latest Cookbook

Brooklyn Chef Uses Quarantine as Inspiration for Her Latest Cookbook

The cookbook, "Taste of Solitude," by Flatbush-based Chef Nadege Fleurimond, publishes on July 31.
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Amid COVID-19 and mass protests, Brooklyn gets a “Day of Healing”

On Thursday, Senator Zellnor Myrie and Kings Against Violence Initiative will hold free online workshops
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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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MTA Vending Machines Across NYC to Sell PPE to Battle COVID-19

MTA Vending Machines Across NYC to Sell PPE to Battle COVID-19

Ten NYC stations, including one in Brooklyn, will be installed with vending machines allowing riders to buy masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.
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New York Hospitals Receive Thousands in PPE Donations From Largest Bitcoin Exchange

New York Hospitals Receive Thousands in PPE Donations From Largest Bitcoin Exchange

Binance Charity has started the first-ever fully transparent donation campaign using blockchain technology
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Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center Receives Car Donation From Chase Auto

Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center Receives Car Donation From Chase Auto

Their new vehicle will be used to provide relief to communities severely impacted by COVID-19.
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Brooklyn’s Minority-Owned Businesses Struggle to Bounce Back after COVID-19

Local leaders gathered for a virtual policy symposium held by the Center for an Urban Future
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COVID-19 and NYC’s Healthcare System: Where Do We Go From Here?

"Now more than ever," says Regina Edwards, candidate for NY City Council District 36, "healthcare policy needs to be data-driven and prioritized."
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First Lady Chirlane McCray Takes on Mental Health Under COVID, in Communities of Color

As we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, mental health amongst NYC's most vulnerable becomes a priority
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