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Here Are The Results of The Investigation Into 127 Police Misconduct Complaints From 2020 Protests in BK

Here Are The Results of The Investigation Into 127 Police Misconduct Complaints From 2020 Protests in BK

In the majority of cases where the CCRB found police officers using excessive force — like car ramming — or otherwise abusing their authority, officers have yet to receive any discipline.
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NYC 'FRESH' Program Opens 12 New Grocery Stores in Brooklyn

NYC 'FRESH' Program Opens 12 New Grocery Stores in Brooklyn

The program has brought fresh food to 1.2 million New Yorkers in underserved areas.
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New Public Composting Bins in Crown Heights: The Latest Development In The 'War on Rats'

New Public Composting Bins in Crown Heights: The Latest Development In The 'War on Rats'

More than 25 bins in Crown Heights have been installed in the last week, giving central Brooklyn access to composting.
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Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe

Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe broke barriers, defied stereotypes and is defining her own success.
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After More Than 2 Years of Closure, The Saratoga Library Prepares for Reopening

After More Than 2 Years of Closure, The Saratoga Library Prepares for Reopening

The library closed in November 2020 for an HVAC replacement and is finally ready to serve the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community again.
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Brooklyn Nets to host HBCU Talks on Feb. 9 As Part of Black History Month Celebration

Brooklyn Nets to host HBCU Talks on Feb. 9 As Part of Black History Month Celebration

The Brooklyn Nets are bringing together students and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to celebrate the important role these institutions have played.
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Coney Island Woman Celebrates 103rd Birthday, 'Roaring Twenties' Style

Coney Island Woman Celebrates 103rd Birthday, 'Roaring Twenties' Style

The celebration included live music, beautiful flowers, her local assemblymember and a heap of gifts.
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El Puente Opens Community Tech Lab in Williamsburg to Bridge Digital Divide

El Puente Opens Community Tech Lab in Williamsburg to Bridge Digital Divide

El Puente, a youth-led arts and human rights organization officially opened the doors to New York City's first Community Tech Lab.
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New York City Declares End to Mpox Outbreak

New York City Declares End to Mpox Outbreak

New York City’s Health Department officially declared the mpox outbreak over on Feb. 1.
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Feb 6: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Feb 6: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

One of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.
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