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An 18-Foot Hip Hop Robot Sculpture Arrives at Brooklyn Borough Hall

An 18-Foot Hip Hop Robot Sculpture Arrives at Brooklyn Borough Hall

The 7,000-pound metal sculpture was created by the apprentices at Welder Underground, a Brooklyn-based apprenticeship program.
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Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Man Struck by FDNY Emergency Vehicle in Park Slope

Man Struck by FDNY Emergency Vehicle in Park Slope

Hidalgo, who was born in the U.S., grew up in Mexico and had recently moved back to New York City to make a better life for his wife and 1-year-old son.
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Police Investigating Shooting in New Lots, Brooklyn

Police Investigating Shooting in New Lots, Brooklyn

The incident on Pitkin Avenue on Saturday claimed a man’s life.
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Dry Unswept Leaves Caused Fire That Destroyed Three Cars in Park Slope

Dry Unswept Leaves Caused Fire That Destroyed Three Cars in Park Slope

Residents say weeks of unswept dry leaves contributed to a Saturday morning fire that destroyed three parked cars in the neighborhood.
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BAM Series Curated by Hanif Abdurraqib to Showcase Black Joy and Resilience

BAM Series Curated by Hanif Abdurraqib to Showcase Black Joy and Resilience

A new series curated by Hanif Abdurraqib runs from Nov. 4 - 8.
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Brooklyn Dominates NYC’s 42nd Design Awards With Community-Centered Projects

Brooklyn Dominates NYC’s 42nd Design Awards With Community-Centered Projects

Five Brooklyn-based projects earned recognition this year.
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DOE Mulls Closing Down Brooklyn School Due to Low Enrollment

DOE Mulls Closing Down Brooklyn School Due to Low Enrollment

District 16 Superintendent Brendan Mims informed families of P.S. 25 that the DOE may close down the school, according to Chalkbeat.
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Catch NYC's Best Black Indie Music Talent on Nov. 21

Catch NYC's Best Black Indie Music Talent on Nov. 21

Talent Tonight, a platform for indie musicians and artists, will showcase the city's best Black talent in Brooklyn.
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City Comptroller Proposes New Regulations for NYC E-Bikes, Mopeds

City Comptroller Proposes New Regulations for NYC E-Bikes, Mopeds

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander suggests a city-administered licensing program for app-based delivery services, among other things, to regulate e-bikes and mopeds.
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