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New York State Passes Historic Pro-Tenant Rent Reforms

New York State Passes Historic Pro-Tenant Rent Reforms

The new rent laws provide greater tenant protection by closing deregulatory loopholes and reforming preferential rent, MCIs and IAIs.
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City's Rolls out Better Buses Plan to Speed up Service Along Church Ave.

City's Rolls out Better Buses Plan to Speed up Service Along Church Ave.

The congested, accident-prone Flatbush corridor is a top 2019 priority for the DOT's Better Buses Action Plan
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Espinal Pushes for Urban Agriculture Plan to Close 'Freshness Gap' in Food Deserts

Espinal Pushes for Urban Agriculture Plan to Close 'Freshness Gap' in Food Deserts

Espinal's bill pushes the city to protect New Yorkers' health by boosting access to locally-grown, fresh foods
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High-End Grocer Is Coming to Fulton Street

High-End Grocer Is Coming to Fulton Street

After opening its first location in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Lincoln Market plans to open a massive second outpost in Bed-Stuy
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Barclays Center Announces Free Summer Concerts

Barclays Center Announces Free Summer Concerts

Dubbed "Summer Sessions," the series will include performances from a variety of local and emerging artists.
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7 Ways to Show Cool Brooklyn Dads That They're Simply the Best

7 Ways to Show Cool Brooklyn Dads That They're Simply the Best

BK Reader has compiled a list of fun ways to celebrate the leading men in your lives this Father's Day.
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High-End Grocer Is Coming to Fulton Street

High-End Grocer Is Coming to Fulton Street

After opening its first location in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Lincoln Market plans to open a massive second outpost in Bed-Stuy
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Jeffries Takes a Stab at Skyrocketing Drug Prices with New Bill

New legislation aims to prevent pharmaceutical companies from exploiting the monopoly of their drug patents at the cost of U.S. patients
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BP Honors 10-Year-Old East Flatbush Entrepreneur for Helping Low-Income Families

BP Honors 10-Year-Old East Flatbush Entrepreneur for Helping Low-Income Families

Obocho Peters was recognized for his online thrift store that sells kids' clothing to low-income parents, helping them save money for their children's college fund
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Vegan Cheese Lovers Rejoice at Prospect Heights' Riverdel

Vegan Cheese Lovers Rejoice at Prospect Heights' Riverdel

Riverdel carries one of the largest selection of vegan cheeses in the city, coupled with fresh breads, pastries and plant-based gourmet food.
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