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BK Legend Michael K. Williams— Uncle Mike to Many— Remembered as 'What a Celebrity Is Supposed to Be'

BK Legend Michael K. Williams— Uncle Mike to Many— Remembered as 'What a Celebrity Is Supposed to Be'

The Hollywood movie star who grew up in an East Flatbush housing complex never stopped giving back to Brooklyn, and his family is keeping his humanitarian spirit alive
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Skateboarders and Actors Tell a Story of Freedom at Golconda Skate Park

Skateboarders and Actors Tell a Story of Freedom at Golconda Skate Park

From October 4-10, Golconda Skatepark in Downtown Brooklyn will be transformed into a public theater to tell the tale of Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull.
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Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available at Brownsville Health Fair This Saturday

Free COVID-19, Flu Vaccines Available at Brownsville Health Fair This Saturday

EmblemHealth is holding the first in its series of health fairs this Saturday in Brownsville
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BK Artist KOTA the Friend Holds Album Signing Event for His Album EVERYTHING

BK Artist KOTA the Friend Holds Album Signing Event for His Album EVERYTHING

The Hip Hop artist and producer will hold the album signing in Brooklyn on October 16
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More Than 20% of Brooklyn Hospital Workers Remain Unvaccinated Despite Mandate

Unvaccinated hospital workers are facing termination due to the State’s vaccine mandate
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is up in Bushwick and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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SNAP Benefits Are Rising for Millions of Americans, Thanks to a Long-Overdue ‘Thrifty Food Plan’ Update

SNAP Benefits Are Rising for Millions of Americans, Thanks to a Long-Overdue ‘Thrifty Food Plan’ Update

The U.S. Department of Agriculture adjusts Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits to reflect changes in food prices once a year.
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Dr. Mary T. Bassett Appointed Commissioner of the Department of Health

Bassett previously served at the New York City Health Commissioner from 2014-2018
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Ocean Hill Welcomes New Art Gallery and Event Space, Delight Factory

Ocean Hill Welcomes New Art Gallery and Event Space, Delight Factory

The new space will hold regular public events and is also available for private rental
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BK Family-Owned Restaurant Casa Ora Hit With 3 Break-Ins in 2 Weeks

BK Family-Owned Restaurant Casa Ora Hit With 3 Break-Ins in 2 Weeks

The spate of break-ins come amid Hispanic Heritage Month, for which the Venezuelan-American Michelin-recognized restaurant is doing a tasting menu
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