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Willoughby Sq. Renamed Abolitionist Place, But Activists Say History Is Not Being Honored

Willoughby Sq. Renamed Abolitionist Place, But Activists Say History Is Not Being Honored

The City’s Economic Development Corporation renamed the square late last week after delaying the initial renaming
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CB9 to Vote on Controversial Franklin Ave Towers, As 56K Sign Petition Against Development

CB9 to Vote on Controversial Franklin Ave Towers, As 56K Sign Petition Against Development

The development is currently in the lengthy land use review process and needs final approval from the mayor
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BK City Council Primary Results Are Rolling In, Here's What We Know So Far

BK City Council Primary Results Are Rolling In, Here's What We Know So Far

The early unofficial results include vote counts of first-choice candidates.
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New Program Launched in BK for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault

New Program Launched in BK for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault

KCDA Pride Connect will offer trauma-informed support and community outreach
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City Council Passes Bills Easing Fines for Small Businesses

City Council Passes Bills Easing Fines for Small Businesses

The bills provide relief to a small business community that is still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
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'Home Is Inside You' Installation Celebrates Asian American Artists

'Home Is Inside You' Installation Celebrates Asian American Artists

Industry City has launched the new mural installation series
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Kelewele Showcases the Versatility of Plantains in Brooklyn

Kelewele Showcases the Versatility of Plantains in Brooklyn

Kelewele reimagines plantains and has a mission to provide healthy, sustainable and innovative food options to communities across the country.
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BK's St. Francis College Gets Its First Permanent Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

BK's St. Francis College Gets Its First Permanent Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Jeanne Arnold, Ed.D., will serve in the role starting July 1
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Bushwick Non-Profit for Can and Bottle Collectors Fights to Stay Open

Bushwick Non-Profit for Can and Bottle Collectors Fights to Stay Open

An organization that looks out for the city's community of canners is fighting eviction unless it can buy the property
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BK Anti-Violence Org Elite Learners Expands Reach to Help ‘Cure’ Gun Violence Epidemic

BK Anti-Violence Org Elite Learners Expands Reach to Help ‘Cure’ Gun Violence Epidemic

The organization has opened a new site in PLG under the city’s 71st Precinct Cure Violence Expansion program
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