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Local Teens Unfazed by Chaperone Policy at Atlantic Terminal Mall

Local Teens Unfazed by Chaperone Policy at Atlantic Terminal Mall

Teenagers are no longer welcome inside Target and the Atlantic Terminal Mall unless they are chaperoned by an adult during the weekday.
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Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, MC Lyte

Feb 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, MC Lyte

MC Lyte forged the way for other female MCs to find their path in the often-sexist, male-dominated world of hip-hop.
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Feb 17: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Big Daddy Kane

Feb 17: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Big Daddy Kane

About.com ranked the Grammy Award-winning artist #3 on its list of the “Top 50 MCs of Our Time.”
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The 17th National Black Writers Conference Returns to Medgar Evers March 20 - 23

The 17th National Black Writers Conference Returns to Medgar Evers March 20 - 23

The 17th annual conference will highlight author Tiya Miles and her book "All That She Carried, The Journey of Ashley's Sack, A Black Family Keepsake."
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6 Things to do With Kids in Brooklyn Over Mid-Winter Break

6 Things to do With Kids in Brooklyn Over Mid-Winter Break

There are plenty of activities to keep kids busy during the mid-winter public school break.
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Macon Library Podcast Celebrates Bed-Stuy's Creative Pulse

Macon Library Podcast Celebrates Bed-Stuy's Creative Pulse

Three librarians turned podcasters are spilling the tea on all things art, books and locals in their podcast.
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Celtics Triumph Behind Jayson Tatum’s 41 points to Beat Nets

Celtics Triumph Behind Jayson Tatum’s 41 points to Beat Nets

The Brooklyn Nets lost 118-110 to the Boston Celtics, bringing their record to 0-3 against the team in green.
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Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

The mayor offered kind remarks for city agencies keeping New York running during the snow, despite some mishaps with remote learning.
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Feb 14: Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

Feb 14: Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

"Iron Mike" Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.
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City Declares War on Illegal Evictions

City Declares War on Illegal Evictions

Mayor Adams expands the city's outreach to renters through a new program that will coordinate city agencies to educate and support renters at risk of illegal eviction.
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