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Governor Cuomo Visits Bed-Stuy Church to Urge Brooklyn Residents: ‘We All Need to Trust the Vaccine’

Governor Andrew Cuomo visited Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday to reassure Brooklyn residents the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and will save lives
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Foodies, Rejoice: 'NYC Restaurant Week To-Go’ Features Deals at 78 Brooklyn Eateries

From the minds and kitchens that brought you the celebrated NYC Restaurant Week comes the takeout- and delivery-only version
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Could Electric Scooters Address Brownsville’s Need for Cheap Transportation Options?

Councilmember Alicka Ampry-Samuel and Lime held a scooter demo for the Brownsville community
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Clean Bushwick Initiative: A Movement to Tidy Up a Neighborhood

Clean Bushwick Initiative: A Movement to Tidy Up a Neighborhood

The neighborhood group is starting a larger conversation about waste and community accountability
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Thousands in Rent Debt, No End In Sight: Five New Yorkers’ Stories

Last month, the New York State Legislature approved an emergency bill to ban evictions for at least two months — preventing thousands of New Yorkers from being booted during the winter amid a raging pandemic.
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This Flatbush Nonprofit Is Changing the Way We Tackle NYC's 'Massive' Cat Problem

This Flatbush Nonprofit Is Changing the Way We Tackle NYC's 'Massive' Cat Problem

By day, Flatbush Cats Founder Will Zweigart works as a strategist at an ad agency. He's bringing his problem-solving skills to help the street cats of Brooklyn and beyond.
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Overall, crime is down in Prospect Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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‘We Cannot Let Them Down:’ Foster Youth, Advocates and Electeds Call on Mayor for Funding

‘We Cannot Let Them Down:’ Foster Youth, Advocates and Electeds Call on Mayor for Funding

Fair Futures coalition held a virtual rally calling on the mayor to baseline $20M in funding for a program that supports the city’s foster youth with mentorships
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A Diverse Brooklyn District Aims for More Integrated Middle Schools

A Diverse Brooklyn District Aims for More Integrated Middle Schools

Middle schools in a diverse corner of Brooklyn will implement admissions changes this year in hopes of creating more integrated classrooms.
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New York Liberty Player Partners With BK Bookstore For New Equity-Focused Book Club

New York Liberty Player Partners With BK Bookstore For New Equity-Focused Book Club

Jocelyn Willoughby is building on the activism shown by players during the latest WNBA season using books to discuss injustices facing Black and Brown people
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