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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, but down in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Brooklyn Politicians 'Heartbroken' Over Assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse

Moïse was gunned down in his home early Wednesday morning
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US Black and Latino Communities Often Have Low Vaccination Rates – But Blaming Vaccine Hesitancy Misses the Mark

US Black and Latino Communities Often Have Low Vaccination Rates – But Blaming Vaccine Hesitancy Misses the Mark

By: Elisa J. Sobo , San Diego State University ; Diana Schow , Idaho State University , and Stephanie McClure , University of Alabama By early July 2021, nearly two-thirds of all U.S.
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Crown Heights Development Will Include Associated Supermarket Following Protests, Lawsuit

Crown Heights Development Will Include Associated Supermarket Following Protests, Lawsuit

Crown Heights community members rallied around the supermarket when it was given a 30-day vacate notice earlier this year
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Art Exhibition Exploring Queerness, Sexuality and American Identity Opens on Atlantic Ave

Art Exhibition Exploring Queerness, Sexuality and American Identity Opens on Atlantic Ave

The exhibition is part of the summer programming and events at the popup gallery on Atlantic Avenue, opened by TW Fine Arts.
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Lead Testing for NYC School Water Systems Inefficient; Brooklyn Most Affected: Report

Lead Testing for NYC School Water Systems Inefficient; Brooklyn Most Affected: Report

A new audit from Comptroller Scott Stringer calls out the Department of Education for its inability to test and repair water fixtures in a timely manner.
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Eric Adams, Antonio Reynoso Declare Victory in Primary Election, Along With Slate of BK Council Candidates

Eric Adams, Antonio Reynoso Declare Victory in Primary Election, Along With Slate of BK Council Candidates

Eric Adams and Antonio Reynoso top their races after BOE updates unofficial results.
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Movies Under the Stars Brighten Brooklyn Parks

The series of free summer movies has returned to parks across the city
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East NY, Brownsville Teens Can Get $750 for Attending Nike, America On Tech Web Development Camp

East NY, Brownsville Teens Can Get $750 for Attending Nike, America On Tech Web Development Camp

The two organizations are holding two camps for Brooklyn youth between 15 and 19 years old
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The Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’

The Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’

With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s time for those now vaccinated to reemerge from their Netflix caves.
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