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Brooklyn Student Wins Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition

Brooklyn Student Wins Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation wants to foster a love of books and appreciation of multiculturalism in children’s literature.
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Not all kids have computers – and they're being left behind with schools closed by the coronavirus

Not all kids have computers – and they're being left behind with schools closed by the coronavirus

Students without computers are having a rougher time with the new normal.
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DanceAfrica 2020 is Still On! Here's What to Expect!

DanceAfrica 2020 is Still On! Here's What to Expect!

The festival continues for its 43rd consecutive year, seamlessly adjusting to the current time and challenges
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The Week in Covid-19 (5/15/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to add testing sites; says city is on target to reach 20,000 test per day by May 25 
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Why Children in NYC are Suddenly Showing Signs of COVID-19: The Facts

Why Children in NYC are Suddenly Showing Signs of COVID-19: The Facts

Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS)
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The Mayor Has Added More Open Streets in Brooklyn: Here's the List

The Mayor Has Added More Open Streets in Brooklyn: Here's the List

The additional miles brings New York City's total to 30 miles of streets since the program was announced on April 27
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Brooklyn’s Hotels Prepare for a ‘New Normal’ After Coronavirus

'We’re looking at a really dire, bleak scenario for the hotel industry here in New York for all of 2020, and arguably for the first half of 2021.'
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In Brooklyn, Muslims Are Giving Back to the Community During Ramadan

Acts of benevolence are a big part of observing the holy month of Ramadan. And they continue, despite COVID-19.
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Taking the Census Could Win You a Celebrity Phone Call from Lin Manuel-Miranda or Mo Rocca

Taking the Census Could Win You a Celebrity Phone Call from Lin Manuel-Miranda or Mo Rocca

To enter the contest, New Yorkers must complete the census at my2020census.gov on their computer or smartphone
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Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

New York tenants are safe from evictions until August 20. But what happens when it's time to pay it all back?
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