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Personal Belongings of Bed-Stuy Family Thrown Onto Street Without Warning in Alleged Deed Theft Case

Personal Belongings of Bed-Stuy Family Thrown Onto Street Without Warning in Alleged Deed Theft Case

Neighbors gathered at 470 Willoughby Ave. on Thursday, to support the Fosters after their belongings were removed and discarded without their consent
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Nearly 100 Runners Participated in Marathon on Behalf of BK-Based Nonprofit; Raised Funds to Feed 1.4M

Nearly 100 Runners Participated in Marathon on Behalf of BK-Based Nonprofit; Raised Funds to Feed 1.4M

The 100 participants that ran for City Harvest was the largest group of runners the organization has ever fielded for the annual marathon.
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Crown Heights Block Association Unionizes, Demands City Action Against Cruel Tenant Harassment

Crown Heights Block Association Unionizes, Demands City Action Against Cruel Tenant Harassment

Neighbors have joined a city-wide trend by organizing unions to fight back against landlord abuse and HPD inaction.
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Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

A new public art piece in Bushwick visually displays how the "big lie" of 2020 election fraud was repeated and promoted by hundreds of Republicans and right-wing media members, just days ahead of the midterm elections.
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As Food Insecurity Surges, Local Non-Profit Creates Bushwick Community Fridge to be Operated by Workers with Disabilities

As Food Insecurity Surges, Local Non-Profit Creates Bushwick Community Fridge to be Operated by Workers with Disabilities

A new community fridge project will supply local residents with fresh produce three times a week.
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Free Pet Vaccination Pop-Up a Welcome Surprise for Flatbush Animal Lovers

Free Pet Vaccination Pop-Up a Welcome Surprise for Flatbush Animal Lovers

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Flatbush Cats and KingsCares held a free vaccination pop-up event for dogs and cats at Kings Theatre, surprising some pet owners with hundreds of dollars in savings at the vet.
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Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters

Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters

The Legal Aid Society is backing The United Order of Tents — which was once a safe haven for people escaping slavery — in its fight for a real property tax exemption.
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Von King Cultural Arts Center Finally Reopens, After Extensive $7M Renovation

Von King Cultural Arts Center Finally Reopens, After Extensive $7M Renovation

The Von King Cultural Arts Center in Bedford-Stuyvesant is now open to the public after receiving $7 million worth of renovations.
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The David Prize Awards 5 Visionaries, Including 2 Brooklynites, with $200,000 Each

The David Prize Awards 5 Visionaries, Including 2 Brooklynites, with $200,000 Each

Each winner received a grant to support their plans and create lasting change in New York City.
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Saratoga Library to Reopen in December, After Languishing 2 Years Waiting on a HVAC Replacement

Saratoga Library to Reopen in December, After Languishing 2 Years Waiting on a HVAC Replacement

The library closed in November 2020 for an HVAC replacement. More than two years later, the library is set to reopen its doors to the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community in December.
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