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Why Did this Prospect Heights School Vote to Eliminate its Gifted and Talented Program?

Why Did this Prospect Heights School Vote to Eliminate its Gifted and Talented Program?

Hint: G&T programs have been criticized in recent months for their racial composition
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Three Brooklyn College Authors Make 2019 'Best Books' Lists

Three Brooklyn College Authors Make 2019 'Best Books' Lists

One mostly recently was named among former President Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2019
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A Near-Extinct Language Finds a Home in One Brooklyn Building

A Near-Extinct Language Finds a Home in One Brooklyn Building

The apartment building, in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood, is a hive of nationalities.
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New Art Exhibit Explores Death and its Effect on Those Left Behind

New Art Exhibit Explores Death and its Effect on Those Left Behind

BRIC and the Green-Wood Cemetery collaborate for "Death Becomes Her" group exhibition
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Here's Mayor de Blasio's Plan for Stemming Anti-Semitic Violence in Central Brooklyn

Here's Mayor de Blasio's Plan for Stemming Anti-Semitic Violence in Central Brooklyn

New neighborhood safety coalitions, increased police patrols, advertising campaign and new school curriculum
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Census Bureau Increases Pay Rate for NYC Workers to $28/Hour

Census Bureau Increases Pay Rate for NYC Workers to $28/Hour

The pay increase takes effect Monday, January 6
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12 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This January

12 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This January

Every month in New York, there are a bewildering number of new dishes to eat, drinks to imbibe, and food-themed events to attend. Often, the hardest part is just figuring out what's really worth your limited time.
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Cumbe Kicks off New Year With Community 'Get Fit' Challenge & MLK Dance Immersion Day

Cumbe Kicks off New Year With Community 'Get Fit' Challenge & MLK Dance Immersion Day

Are you ready to get you life in 2020? Local dance studio offers two ways to get fit in the new year!
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Bed-Stuy Senior Goes Missing New Year's Day, Cops Say

Bed-Stuy Senior Goes Missing New Year's Day, Cops Say

A missing Brooklyn senior was last seen on New Year's Day more than six miles from her home, police said. Mary Bumpher, 81, was last seen at 1655 42nd St. in Borough Park around noon on Jan. 1, police said. She lives on Throop Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
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Espinal Criticizes Gov. Cuomo's Decision to Keep E-Bikes and E-Scooters Illegal

Espinal Criticizes Gov. Cuomo's Decision to Keep E-Bikes and E-Scooters Illegal

Espinal says legalizing e-bikes helps NYC live up to its claim as a sanctuary city for immigrants
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