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Bedford Union Armory Renamed to Honor Brooklyn Activist and Politician Major Owens

Owens was instrumental in turning the union armory into a gathering and recreation space for the Crown Heights community
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I Got a Story to Tell: New Biggie Documentary With Previously Unseen Footage Premieres on Netflix

The new documentary produced by Sean Comb’s and Christopher Wallace’s mother will be released March 1
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NY Hospitalizations Continue Decline as Brooklyn, Queens Mass Vaccination Sites Expand Eligibility

NY Hospitalizations Continue Decline as Brooklyn, Queens Mass Vaccination Sites Expand Eligibility

New York's coronavirus-related hospitalizations dropped to their lowest level since Dec. 12 as the state expanded eligibility at its two largest mass vaccination sites in Brooklyn and Queens on Saturday.
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is down in East New York, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Mom's 'Random' Care Packages Inspire Bed-Stuy Bakery (Where No Tipping Is Allowed)

Mom's 'Random' Care Packages Inspire Bed-Stuy Bakery (Where No Tipping Is Allowed)

Instead of taking tips, Love, Nelly pays its employees a "living wage" of at least $20 per hour
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'We Have Work to Do:' BK Borough Prez Candidate Khari Edwards Says He's Ready to Serve

The former Brookdale Hospital vice president says his experience makes him well-suited for the BP post
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Nonprofit Powered by National Grid Teaches Coding to BK Students

Nonprofit Powered by National Grid Teaches Coding to BK Students

In a move to empower the digital careers of underserved youth, National Grid has donated $30,000 to The Code, a high school coding program.
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We Have Served Our Time, What Other Debt Do We Owe? Activists, Pols Back Clean Slate Bill to Expunge Criminal Records

We Have Served Our Time, What Other Debt Do We Owe? Activists, Pols Back Clean Slate Bill to Expunge Criminal Records

Community leaders came together at Barclays Center to support legislation that would help to end perpetual punishment
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NYC Group Delivers 55,000 Meals to Asian Seniors Isolated in Pandemic

NYC Group Delivers 55,000 Meals to Asian Seniors Isolated in Pandemic

For Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Wednesday is the best day of the week. During the pandemic, it's been the one day they get to see friendly faces outside their home.
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Award-Winning Coffee Roastery Launches Scholarship Program for Black Baristas

Award-Winning Coffee Roastery Launches Scholarship Program for Black Baristas

Coffee Project New York is offering six scholarships for a comprehensive barista training program to African American baristas in New York
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