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Brooklyn Teachers, Parent Advocates Weigh In on Mayoral Control of Public Schools

Brooklyn Teachers, Parent Advocates Weigh In on Mayoral Control of Public Schools

Brooklyn's educators and parent advocates are torn on the future of mayoral control, which is up for review by the State Legislature.
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A Recipe for Fighting Food Insecurity Is Being Served at This Bushwick School

A Recipe for Fighting Food Insecurity Is Being Served at This Bushwick School

Bushwick’s P.S. 151K works with City Harvest and Brighter Bites to bring free food, and recipes for how to use it, to families and neighbors
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Apolline's Garden Gets Green Light, in Remembrance of Baby Killed in Wrong-Way Crash

The garden will go ahead, despite pushback from some residents over the loss of 6-8 parking spots
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Crown Heights’ United Lubavitch Yeshiva to Undergo Major Expansion, 5 Story Addition

Crown Heights’ United Lubavitch Yeshiva to Undergo Major Expansion, 5 Story Addition

United Lubavitch Yeshiva of Crown Heights has unveiled plans for a major building expansion
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PHOTOS: BK Social Justice Nonprofits Celebrated at Spark Prize Breakfast

PHOTOS: BK Social Justice Nonprofits Celebrated at Spark Prize Breakfast

Brooklyn Community Foundation honored the five winners of the 2022 Spark Prize with a celebratory breakfast
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East NY Land Trust Targets 18 Vacant City-Owned Properties For Community Ownership

East NY Land Trust Targets 18 Vacant City-Owned Properties For Community Ownership

The grassroots organization calls on City officials to transfer the lots for community self-determination.
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Caregivers of Children Under 3 the Target of $10M Nonprofit Spend

Robin Hood has awarded 50 grants of $25K to nonprofits that work in early childhood, to support parents and caregivers
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BK Kids Still Cautious at School, Despite City Lifting Mask Mandate

BK Kids Still Cautious at School, Despite City Lifting Mask Mandate

Kids K-12 don't have to wear masks at school in NYC anymore, but many are still choosing to
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BK Property Owner Who Accuses Emigrant Bank of 'Predatory' Lending Gets Extension on Foreclosure

BK Property Owner Who Accuses Emigrant Bank of 'Predatory' Lending Gets Extension on Foreclosure

A Brooklyn property owner facing foreclosure after a years-long battle with her bank, who she accuses of engaging in “predatory” lending practices, has received a welcome reprieve — for now.
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Surprise – Your Kids May Be Nervous About Ditching the Mask

Surprise – Your Kids May Be Nervous About Ditching the Mask

How can adults help children develop coping skills to handle new rules as we navigate changes around mask-wearing guidelines?
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