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IDNYC Pop-Up Comes to Fort Greene Health Center

IDNYC is the free government-issued photo identification, meant to benefit every NYC resident, providing services and access to many City and business programs photo credit: IDNYC The Fort Greene Health Center, located at 295 Flatbush Ave Ext, has be
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Adams Calls For Planning Study to Create Affordable Housing in Brownsville

Adams proposed a study of affordable housing opportunities along 3 line corridor and emphasized the need for the MTA to create no-cost transfers at selected subway stops in Brownsville photo credit: Untapped Cities On Monday, Brooklyn Borough Preside
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Crown Heights' Butter & Scotch Hosted 2nd 'Drunk Dial Congress'

In solidarity against hate crimes, Butter & Scotch invited patrons to call their representatives, provided them with cue cards and 'liquid courage' during the 'Drunk Dial Congress' Photo credit: Butter & Scotch The lady bosses Allison Kave an
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The Great American Eclipse is Coming! Where to Watch in Central Brooklyn

The Great American Eclipse is Coming! Where to Watch in Central Brooklyn

This eclipse is special because it is the first full solar eclipse visible across the country in nearly 100 years.
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City Council Candidate Ede Fox Gains Tenants PAC Endorsement

photo credit: edefox.com Ede Fox, Democratic candidate for Brooklyn's 35th District City Council seat, received the endorsement of the Tenants PAC , New York City's only tenants' activism group, earlier this week.
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Controversy and the West Indian Day Parade: Brooklyn Museum Hosts Discussion on the Carnival, Women and Consent

An upcoming roundtable at the Brooklyn Museum aims to demystify misconceptions around cultural traditions, sexuality and consent Photo: Gregory L.
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Acting DA Gonzalez Receives Endorsements from Mosley, Cumbo, Cornegy

Acting DA Gonzalez Receives Endorsements from Mosley, Cumbo, Cornegy

Prior to receiving endorsements from Mosley, Cumbo and Cornegy, DA Gonzalez secured the support from several other elected officials, unions and organizations On Monday, acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez picked up three key endorsements from cen
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Photos: Good Times with Local Wines, Beers and Food at Tap+Cork 2017

Photos: Good Times with Local Wines, Beers and Food at Tap+Cork 2017

In its 5th year, Tap+Cork returned with more than 60 different craft beers, artisan wines and tasty eats dished from neighborhood food spots Bed Stuy's major beer and wine fest Tap+Cork returned to Restoration Plaza on Saturday, celebrating its 5th a
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Clinton Hill Street Milling Scheduled to Begin Wednesday

The street milling of parts of Willoughby Avenue and Clermont Avenue is scheduled from Wednesday, August 16 to Friday, August 18 photo credit: Telstar Logistics The Department of Transportation (DOT ) has planned the milling of selected streets in Cl
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City Council Passes Legislation Package for Greater Tenant Protection

The comprehensive package, consisting of eleven bills to expand tenant protection, is a joint effort of the STS Coalition and the City Council's Progressive Caucus photo credit: BK Reader On Wednesday, the City Council passed a comprehensive legislat
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