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Brooklyn-bred Singer, Actress, Community Advocate Naomi Johnson Dies at 87

Brooklyn-bred Singer, Actress, Community Advocate Naomi Johnson Dies at 87

The Clinton-Hill resident transitioned on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
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Brooklyn Philanthropy Seeking Holiday Hope For Jamaica

Brooklyn Philanthropy Seeking Holiday Hope For Jamaica

Op-Ed: There is nothing worse than seeing a need and not being able to do something about it.
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Letter to The Editor: Urgent Need For True Affordability in Windsor Terrace

Letter to The Editor: Urgent Need For True Affordability in Windsor Terrace

Op-Ed: One member of Brooklyn's Community Board 7 believes the housing project proposed on the site of Arrow Linen can be reimagined so it is affordable for people making under $45,000 a year.
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Investing in Our Children’s Future: The Crucial Role of After-School Programs

Investing in Our Children’s Future: The Crucial Role of After-School Programs

Op-Ed: After-school programs are more than just a place for children to go after school—they are critical in shaping their futures, providing them with the structure, safety and opportunities they need to thrive.
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Op-Ed: Passing a 1950 Journalistic Baton at Brooklyn College

Op-Ed: Passing a 1950 Journalistic Baton at Brooklyn College

Past members of the Vanguard, Brooklyn College’s student newspaper, leave a lasting legacy on and off campus.
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Op-Ed: Housing, Not High-Rises

Op-Ed: Housing, Not High-Rises

Many Windsor Terrace and Greenwood Heights residents want housing, but not high-rise buildings.
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Op-Ed: Brooklyn Councilman Brannan Kowtows to Local Hamas Supporters

Op-Ed: Brooklyn Councilman Brannan Kowtows to Local Hamas Supporters

Why has the councilman stayed silent with some Bay Ridge residents openly support Hamas?
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Changing More Than Just The Climate

Changing More Than Just The Climate

Op-Ed: There are enough stressors in the world. Why does climate change have to be one, too?
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STEM-ming Summer Learning Loss in The LinkNYC Leadership Academy

STEM-ming Summer Learning Loss in The LinkNYC Leadership Academy

Op-Ed: We need more investment from stakeholders who believe in the importance of tech education and digital equity.
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Mourning the Loss of Maitefa Angaza: Journalist, Literary Activist and more!

Mourning the Loss of Maitefa Angaza: Journalist, Literary Activist and more!

"She had a humble, quiet, and insightful spirit and was a great storyteller."
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