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City Pays Women $20K Less Than Men, New Report Shows

The Council released a report on pay disparities within the New York City municipal workforce
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New Legislation Would Fight NYC's Disturbing Black Maternal Death Rate

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has introduced new legislation to help Black parents through pregnancy, childbirth and return to work
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Williamsburg Pop-Up Showcases Clothing Celebrating Horse Riding, Equine Therapy

Williamsburg Pop-Up Showcases Clothing Celebrating Horse Riding, Equine Therapy

Sport fashion brand Siegelman Stable and horse racing organization Hambletonian Society have collaborated on the new line
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Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Residents living in Bed-Stuy's 11233 ZIP code are amongst the city's least vaccinated, City data shows.
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Celebrate Brooklyn This Weekend and All Summer Long With BRIC Festival

Celebrate Brooklyn This Weekend and All Summer Long With BRIC Festival

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is back and putting on a show for Brooklynites eager to enjoy live music this summer
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BK Residents and Employers Split Over Vaccine Mandates for City and State Employees

Mayor de Blasio announced a new vaccine mandate for all city employees, and Gov. Cuomo followed with the same requirements for state workers. But not all Brooklynites are on board.
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Shady Towers: 34-Story Crown Heights Build Bad for the Neighborhood, Deadly for the Garden, Locals Say

Shady Towers: 34-Story Crown Heights Build Bad for the Neighborhood, Deadly for the Garden, Locals Say

Opponents of the towers say the development will cause plants to die in the Botanical Garden, and will welcome more high-rises to Crown Heights.
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Here’s Why the CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors Even if You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Here’s Why the CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors Even if You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Masks help stop the spread of the coronavirus. They’re a literal layer between you and any virus in the air and can help prevent infection.
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New $75M Supportive, Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Brownsville

New $75M Supportive, Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Brownsville

The complex will include 125 new apartments for those needing onsite support services
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