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G'mar Chatima Tova! Jewish Communities of Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy Prepare to Celebrate Yom Kippur

G'mar Chatima Tova! Jewish Communities of Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy Prepare to Celebrate Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most important holiday and revolves around the theme of communal repentance for sins committed during the past year.
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Brooklyn Residents Rally Against Gentrification, Chant, 'Brooklyn's Not for Sale!'

Brooklyn Residents Rally Against Gentrification, Chant, 'Brooklyn's Not for Sale!'

On Saturday, Brooklyn Anti-Gentrification Network (BAN) held its second borough-wide march against gentrification, racism and overdevelopment in the borough
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East New York Church Explores the Trauma of Slavery Through Theater

East New York Church Explores the Trauma of Slavery Through Theater

'MAAFA...A Healing Journey' explores the residual effect of slavery and racism in a large-scale theatrical production.
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Photos: Bed-Stuy is Crawling with Artists of All Stripes

Photos: Bed-Stuy is Crawling with Artists of All Stripes

The sixth STooPS Bed-Stuy Art Crawl brought engaging art and entertainment to crawlers of all ages
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Blue Wave Sweeps State Senator Hamilton and IDC Affiliates -- Will They Make a Comeback in November?

Blue Wave Sweeps State Senator Hamilton and IDC Affiliates -- Will They Make a Comeback in November?

In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Hamilton and the IDC affiliates all registered as Independents and could be back for the general election.
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In Prospect Heights, Lucy's Children Seek Pathway to Social Justice, Racial Accord

In Prospect Heights, Lucy's Children Seek Pathway to Social Justice, Racial Accord

A small group of Brooklyn residents meet each month to gain cross-cultural understanding
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City Takes on Domestic Violence with New Mayor's Office

City Takes on Domestic Violence with New Mayor's Office

 In 2017, there were over 282,000 Domestic Incident Reports filed with the NYPD; the number may be higher as domestic violence is a chronically underreported issue.
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NY State Primaries: Despite Progressive Surge, Nixon and Williams Lose to Cuomo and Hochul

NY State Primaries: Despite Progressive Surge, Nixon and Williams Lose to Cuomo and Hochul

Still, history was made: Public Advocate Tish James is the first African-American woman to win the Democratic nomination for NY State attorney general.
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Brooklyn's Oldest Synagogue Announces New Beginning

Brooklyn's Oldest Synagogue Announces New Beginning

The Union Temple of Brooklyn this year will explore new traditions while searching for a new leader.
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In Lieu of L Train Shutdown, Espinal Pushes for MTA to Transition to All-Electric Bus Fleet

In Lieu of L Train Shutdown, Espinal Pushes for MTA to Transition to All-Electric Bus Fleet

One electric bus is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 270,000 pounds per year.
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