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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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Crown Heights Residents Share Concerns About Potential Changes in Their Bus Routes

Crown Heights Residents Share Concerns About Potential Changes in Their Bus Routes

The MTA will hold community forums through March.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Fraudulent Corporation That Impersonated BK Grocery Store

Lawsuit Filed Against Fraudulent Corporation That Impersonated BK Grocery Store

The fraudulent individuals opened up a bank account for their fake corporation and were able to divert $100,000 in checks into the account
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Brooklynites Are Stepping Up To Help Asylum Seekers in Prospect Heights

Brooklynites Are Stepping Up To Help Asylum Seekers in Prospect Heights

Over 17,000 migrants have recently arrived in the Big Apple and Brooklynites from around the borough are rushing to their aid.
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