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What is the New COVID-19 Variant BA.2, and Will it Cause Another Wave of Infections in the US?

What is the New COVID-19 Variant BA.2, and Will it Cause Another Wave of Infections in the US?

While the origin of BA.2 is still unclear, it has quickly become the dominant strain in many countries, including India, Denmark and South Africa.
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RISE Conference in Bklyn Aims to Help Small Businesses Navigate 2022, Post-COVID

RISE Conference in Bklyn Aims to Help Small Businesses Navigate 2022, Post-COVID

The conference will feature panel discussions, workshops and a 1-minute pitch competition where one business owner has a chance to win $1,000 on the spot.
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The After School Program Building BK Girls' Confidence, Decision-Making Skills

The After School Program Building BK Girls' Confidence, Decision-Making Skills

Girls on the Run NYC combines physical fitness activities with life skills lessons, building up to girls doing a 5km run and a community project
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Brooklyn Teachers, Parent Advocates Weigh In on Mayoral Control of Public Schools

Brooklyn Teachers, Parent Advocates Weigh In on Mayoral Control of Public Schools

Brooklyn's educators and parent advocates are torn on the future of mayoral control, which is up for review by the State Legislature.
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Applications Open for Black Women, Non-Binary Jazz Musicians for Yearlong Fellowship

Applications Open for Black Women, Non-Binary Jazz Musicians for Yearlong Fellowship

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has opened applications for year two of its Jazz Leaders Fellowship
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New York Embroidery Studio to Make PPE for Health Care Workers Out of Brooklyn Army Terminal

New York Embroidery Studio to Make PPE for Health Care Workers Out of Brooklyn Army Terminal

The manufacturer will take over a new lease at the army terminal and create more than 500 on-site jobs
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Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Emelyn Stuart

Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Emelyn Stuart

The film producer and theater owner whose essential business doubles as a beloved community hub
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Little Caribbean, Crow Hill Chosen for Historic District Council's 2022 'Six to Celebrate'

Little Caribbean, Crow Hill Chosen for Historic District Council's 2022 'Six to Celebrate'

Preservation of the two neighborhoods will get a boost thanks to the honor, with HDC supporting the community's work on landmarking and protecting buildings and history
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A Recipe for Fighting Food Insecurity Is Being Served at This Bushwick School

A Recipe for Fighting Food Insecurity Is Being Served at This Bushwick School

Bushwick’s P.S. 151K works with City Harvest and Brighter Bites to bring free food, and recipes for how to use it, to families and neighbors
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is up in Bed-Stuy, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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