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Brooklyn Public Library Opens First New Branch in 40 Years

Brooklyn Public Library Opens First New Branch in 40 Years

The Adams Street Library in DUMBO is the first new Brooklyn library opened since 1983
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Brownsville to Get $120M Girls' Empowerment Center

Brownsville to Get $120M Girls' Empowerment Center

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Brownsville’s Multi-Service Center will be transformed into the site for girls
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Clinton Hill Gardens Lovingly Tended for 14 Years Must Be Cut Back Due to Rats, City Says

Clinton Hill Gardens Lovingly Tended for 14 Years Must Be Cut Back Due to Rats, City Says

Over the last 14 years, John Cook has built nine gardens at a NYCHA housing complex from scratch, on his own time and dime. Now, rats are forcing him to rip them up.
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Local and Global Org Makes 'Knowledge of Self,' a Birthright for Black Youth

Local and Global Org Makes 'Knowledge of Self,' a Birthright for Black Youth

Birthright AFRICA is committed to providing a free educational trip to Africa for every youth and young adult, ages 13–30, of African descent.
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100 Tons of Donated Goods Shipped From Brooklyn to Haiti

100 Tons of Donated Goods Shipped From Brooklyn to Haiti

Brooklyn electeds joined the Office of the Mayor and the NYPD to send the goods via ship on Monday
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East New York’s $425M Fountains Housing Development Complete

East New York’s $425M Fountains Housing Development Complete

Governor Kathy Hochul cut the ribbon on the mixed use development, which includes 1,163 affordable apartments, on Monday
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First-Time Homebuyers Can Get up to $100K Down Payment From the City

First-Time Homebuyers Can Get up to $100K Down Payment From the City

The funding is part of a City-run program that aims to empower low-income New Yorkers to become homeowners
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Brooklyn Legal Services Awarded $375K to Fight Housing Discrimination

Brooklyn Legal Services Awarded $375K to Fight Housing Discrimination

The grant came from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Crown Heights’ Major Owens Community Center to Offer $30 Memberships, Discounted Classes for Kids

Crown Heights’ Major Owens Community Center to Offer $30 Memberships, Discounted Classes for Kids

The membership and discount prices come after fears were raised over $50 per half hour swimming lesson costs
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NYC Shelter Population Declined During Pandemic, But Problems Persist For Homeless

NYC Shelter Population Declined During Pandemic, But Problems Persist For Homeless

While the numbers show progress, advocates say that many homeless individuals would rather avoid the shelter system altogether due to COVID-19 concerns.
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