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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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Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Ernesta G. Procope

Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Ernesta G. Procope

The gutsy “Woman of the Year” made Wall Street respect Bed-Stuy
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Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Parents at Greenpoint’s P.S. 110 say they are in months-long battle with vandals who keep stealing the school’s flags
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National Black Writers Conference Returns to BK With Literary Giants Spanning Genres And Generations

National Black Writers Conference Returns to BK With Literary Giants Spanning Genres And Generations

Haki R. Madhubuti, Edwidge Danticat, Jelani Cobb, Marc Lamont Hill, Brittney Cooper, and Ibram X. Kendi are amongst the more than 50 writers confirmed for the event
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