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What Schools Teach About 9/11 and the War on Terror

What Schools Teach About 9/11 and the War on Terror

The phrase “Never Forget” is often associated with the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. But what does this phrase mean for U.S. students who are too young to remember?
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Bed-Stuy's Shipwreck Seafood Boutique: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Bed-Stuy's Shipwreck Seafood Boutique: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

A Bed-Stuy seafood restaurant and market has been quietly giving away dozens of free meals every week to anyone who needs it — from seniors to the homeless
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Brooklyn's Free Outdoor University Kicks Off in Prospect Park

Brooklyn's Free Outdoor University Kicks Off in Prospect Park

University Open Air offers Brooklynites a free series of classes taught by professors, researchers and academics from overseas
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Brooklyn: $6M Is Up for Grabs in Climate Justice Fellowships

Brooklyn: $6M Is Up for Grabs in Climate Justice Fellowships

The 150 fellowships are designed to serve disadvantaged and priority communities across New York state
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Brooklyn: How to Get Help After Hurricane Ida

Brooklyn: How to Get Help After Hurricane Ida

New York City was declared a Disaster Zone and is eligible for federal relief. What does that mean for Brooklyn?
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Letter From the Editor: Am I Going COVID-Crazy?

Letter From the Editor: Am I Going COVID-Crazy?

Answer: No I'm not. It's called "Monkey Brain," and let me share a few secrets of how to turn it off!
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Brooklyn Museum Holds Community Appreciation Weekend for Full Reopening

This weekend, join Brooklyn Museum's celebration of a full reopening after more than a year of pandemic induced closures and restrictions
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Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

The project brings 13 new home ownership opportunities to 13 sites scattered across East New York
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Majority of Brooklyn Defender Services Employees Vote to Unionize

Majority of Brooklyn Defender Services Employees Vote to Unionize

71% of employees voted to join a wall-to-wall union in a recent vote
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Pandemic Hardship is About to Get a Lot Worse for Millions of Out-of-Work Americans

Pandemic Hardship is About to Get a Lot Worse for Millions of Out-of-Work Americans

Millions of unemployed Americans are set to lose pandemic-related jobless benefits after Labor Day.
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