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Re-Entry Program for Formerly Incarcerated Launches in Brownsville

The seven-week program helps participants to overcome the barriers they may encounter as they prepare for life outside of prison.
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Local Nonprofits to Build 20 Affordable Units in Bushwick

Local Nonprofits to Build 20 Affordable Units in Bushwick

The monthly rents for the apartments at 63 Stockholm Street will range between $524 to $1,749.
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Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

The girls spent some quality time with drag queen Cholula Lemon who introduced them to the high art of makeup
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FiveMyles Gallery Among Recipients of Destination>Brooklyn Grant

FiveMyles Gallery Among Recipients of Destination>Brooklyn Grant

The Destination>Brooklyn grant supports local arts and culture organizations in their efforts to advance cultural tourism in Brooklyn
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City Identifies the Most Dangerous Streets, Reveals Plans to Make Them Safer

City Identifies the Most Dangerous Streets, Reveals Plans to Make Them Safer

The newly-issued Borough Pedestrian Safety Plans identify four Brooklyn corridors that stretch all across Central and East Brooklyn
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SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

Patricia Winston was selected as one of 25 honorees for her exemplary contributions to the community.
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Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

"Foster Care Unplugged: The Stage Play" tells the true stories of foster kids as they navigate "the system."
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New Brownsville Training Program Preps Residents for Construction Careers

New Brownsville Training Program Preps Residents for Construction Careers

After completing the 16-week program, the residents at Marcus Garvey Apts. have developed new skills and built a new community clubhouse
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Out with the Old, in with the New at East Flatbush Community Swap

Out with the Old, in with the New at East Flatbush Community Swap

Brooklynites can treasure hunt at GrowNYC's free Stop 'N' Swap reuse event while helping to reduce and prevent the waste that comes with buying new stuff
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City Expands Free Pre-K Dual Language Programs in 16 Brooklyn Schools

City Expands Free Pre-K Dual Language Programs in 16 Brooklyn Schools

Selected schools in Central Brooklyn will offer French, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Japanese and Spanish come fall.
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