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NY Reps. Jeffries, Espaillat and Meng to Hold COVID-19 Town Hall with AARP, Discuss Health Disparities Amongst Seniors of Color

At the virtual town hall, AARP members will ask questions of representatives around current action and legislation
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Changing the Narrative: Mixteca Is Amplifying the Voice of Sunset Park’s Immigrant Community

Community organization Mixteca has been empowering Mexican and Latin-American immigrants in Brooklyn for the past 20 years, and they haven’t slowed down
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Here's how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic

Here's how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic

BY: Erin DiCaprio , University of California, Davis Wear a mask, but skip the gloves. Don't sanitize the apples. And if you are older than 65, it's probably best to still order your groceries online.
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New Data Shows East New York ZIP Code has Highest Rate of COVID-19 Deaths in the City

New Data Shows East New York ZIP Code has Highest Rate of COVID-19 Deaths in the City

Newly released Department of Health data shows ZIP codes most impacted by COVID-19 and further highlights how race and income are determining factors in who is dying
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Caribbeing Movement Addresses PPE Needs Of Flatbush

Caribbeing Movement Addresses PPE Needs Of Flatbush

One community based organization proves how important community ties are amid COVID-19
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Kids from Brooklyn's NYCHA Sites get Indoor Tennis Lessons

Kids from Brooklyn's NYCHA Sites get Indoor Tennis Lessons

Kings County Tennis League is helping kids cope with the stress, isolation and boredom during quarantine.
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The Week in Covid-19 (5/15/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to add testing sites; says city is on target to reach 20,000 test per day by May 25 
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Why Children in NYC are Suddenly Showing Signs of COVID-19: The Facts

Why Children in NYC are Suddenly Showing Signs of COVID-19: The Facts

Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS)
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The Mayor Has Added More Open Streets in Brooklyn: Here's the List

The Mayor Has Added More Open Streets in Brooklyn: Here's the List

The additional miles brings New York City's total to 30 miles of streets since the program was announced on April 27
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Brooklyn’s Hotels Prepare for a ‘New Normal’ After Coronavirus

'We’re looking at a really dire, bleak scenario for the hotel industry here in New York for all of 2020, and arguably for the first half of 2021.'
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