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Students Struck By Tiles, Stuck in Elevators: CUNY Staff and Students Share Stories, Demand Investment

Students Struck By Tiles, Stuck in Elevators: CUNY Staff and Students Share Stories, Demand Investment

On Sunday, CUNY supporters gathered in Bay Ridge to call for increased funding for the public university system
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Feb 10: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Feb 10: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Wallace was one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time
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New Flatbush Health Center Comes With Maternal Health Facility Made With Black Moms, Babies in Mind

New Flatbush Health Center Comes With Maternal Health Facility Made With Black Moms, Babies in Mind

A new one-stop health center is opening in Flatbush, and it features a Maternal Health Center focused on providing equitable medical care to parents of color
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End of Statewide Mask Mandate for Businesses, But School Mask Mandate Remains

End of Statewide Mask Mandate for Businesses, But School Mask Mandate Remains

Governor Kathy Hochul said the mandate would be lifted on Feb. 10, but would remain optional for businesses, local governments and counties
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Flatbush Caton Market Rebrands as Flatbush Central, Ushering New Era for Marketplace

Flatbush Caton Market Rebrands as Flatbush Central, Ushering New Era for Marketplace

The market has moved to a space on Flatbush Ave, which includes upgraded amenities, expanded space for food vendors and new programming to engage entrepreneurs and the broader community
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Feb 9: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Feb 9: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy was listed as one of the “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time” by Comedy Central
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Here's What Saratoga Park's New $2.1M Makeover Will Look Like

Here's What Saratoga Park's New $2.1M Makeover Will Look Like

Bed-Stuy's second largest park is getting new fences, more accessible playground equipment, fresh grass and more.
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Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

NY Attorney General Letitia James has secured reimbursement for those who were improperly charged a vaccine administration fee.
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New Law Requiring Space Heaters to Have Auto Shutoff Intro'd by Brooklyn Rep Following Twin Parks Fire

New Law Requiring Space Heaters to Have Auto Shutoff Intro'd by Brooklyn Rep Following Twin Parks Fire

Rep. Yvette Clarke introduced the Safer Heat Act alongside Rep. Ritchie Torres
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New Caribbean Restaurant Island Shack Opens in Fort Greene

New Caribbean Restaurant Island Shack Opens in Fort Greene

A new Caribbean spot has opened in Fort Greene, just a short walk from the park, BAM and the Barclays Center
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