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See Why This 90-Yr-Old Woman From Ocean Hill is Known as the 'Nana of the Neighborhood'

See Why This 90-Yr-Old Woman From Ocean Hill is Known as the 'Nana of the Neighborhood'

On Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, 90-year-old Ethel Bruce runs a stand of free items, to help her neighbors who need it most.
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Knickerbocker All-Stars Tournaments Build Community and Empower the Area's Youth

Knickerbocker All-Stars Tournaments Build Community and Empower the Area's Youth

Not only does it garner respect from both locals and participants from outside the neighborhood, but it creates the ideal environment for community gatherings and youth mentorship. 
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VIDEO: Little Amal Makes a Big Splash in Bed Stuy

VIDEO: Little Amal Makes a Big Splash in Bed Stuy

Drums thumped, hands waved and children danced: Bed Stuy welcomed Little Amal with open arms.
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Bed-Stuy 'Miracle Baby,' Aydin, Celebrates Birthday at Home After Nearly 1 Year in NICU

Bed-Stuy 'Miracle Baby,' Aydin, Celebrates Birthday at Home After Nearly 1 Year in NICU

Baby Aydin was born with a rare birth defect. But thanks to an innovative surgery done by doctors at NYU Langone, he's back home in Bed-Stuy.
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A Sensory Gym For Kids on Autism Spectrum Just Opened in Weeksville

A Sensory Gym For Kids on Autism Spectrum Just Opened in Weeksville

The sensory gym was named in honor of longtime BKS board member Fran Bernstein, who passed way in 2017
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'Bushwick is Beautiful:' New Mural Aims for the Revival of Knickerbocker Ave

'Bushwick is Beautiful:' New Mural Aims for the Revival of Knickerbocker Ave

Bushwick pizzeria owner Salvatore Polizzi and local artists joined for the Bushwick is Beautiful Initiative to beautify Knickerbocker Avenue.
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Flatbush Nostrand Junction Tour Explores Little-Known Neighborhood History

Flatbush Nostrand Junction Tour Explores Little-Known Neighborhood History

The Flatbush Nostrand Junction is widely known as a massive transportation hub, but just how long the area has been connecting Brooklyn may surprise you.
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Ramen Noodles, Family and Tradition Are the Focus of This New Japanese Diner in BK

Ramen Noodles, Family and Tradition Are the Focus of This New Japanese Diner in BK

This new Williamsburg restaurant carries on Tonchin's tradition of fresh ingredients and home-cooked meals.
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Saint Francis College Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Downtown Campus

Saint Francis College Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Downtown Campus

The ceremony featured a bagpipe processional and speeches from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and State Senator Andrew Gounardes.
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Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

“Mushrooms are just as fascinating as plants," said award-winning chef, Sophia Roe, during the event's panel discussion.
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