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Alice Walker to Present New Poetry at Brooklyn Museum

Alice Walker to Present New Poetry at Brooklyn Museum

Walker will read from 'Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart,' a collection of new poetry, followed by a Q&A and a book signing.
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BP Adams Launches Petition to Rename Municipal Building in Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

BP Adams Launches Petition to Rename Municipal Building in Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

BP Adams wants to recognize Justice Ginsburg for her Civil and Women's Rights legacy
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Reports Record Job Growth

Of the new hires, 84 percents are Brooklyn residents and 33 percent are from the Navy Yard’s nearest five surrounding zip codes.
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Report: City's Highest Lead Levels Found in Bed-Stuy Tap Water

Report: City's Highest Lead Levels Found in Bed-Stuy Tap Water

More than 5.5 percent of tests conducted in Bed-Stuy exceeded federally accepted lead levels.
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New Development Brings 125 Affordable Units and Retail Space to Brownsville

New Development Brings 125 Affordable Units and Retail Space to Brownsville

The complex will also provide onsite social services and feature an exercise room, computer lab and community space.
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Bushwick Residents Want to Know, 'Where are the Citi Bikes?'

Bushwick Residents Want to Know, 'Where are the Citi Bikes?'

Bushwick residents are calling for Citi Bike service, as the L Train shutdown looms
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Fire! Chile Pepper Festival Returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Fire! Chile Pepper Festival Returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn’s "hottest" annual event will feature spicy tastings and sizzling performances
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Report: City Lost Over 1M Affordable Apartments Since 2005

Report: City Lost Over 1M Affordable Apartments Since 2005

The city not only can't keep up with the growing demand, it also has failed to preserve the available stock of rent-regulated and affordable apartments.
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PHOTOS: Janelle Monáe Headlines, as Rule-Breaking Women Take Over Prospect Park

PHOTOS: Janelle Monáe Headlines, as Rule-Breaking Women Take Over Prospect Park

Bustle hosts its inaugural festival in Brooklyn, where those who break boundaries are celebrated
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Bushwick Residents Devise Plan to Address Neighborhood's Rapid Gentrification

The comprehensive Bushwick Community Plan includes recommendations on affordable housing, zoning regulations, health care and more
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