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'So Wonderful:' Group of Brooklyn Seniors See Each Other's Faces for the First Time

'So Wonderful:' Group of Brooklyn Seniors See Each Other's Faces for the First Time

The women have been connecting once a week via telephone since last October to fight loneliness and share stories. On Wednesday, they finally put faces to voices.
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Brooklyn Renters, See If You’re Eligible to Have Your Rent Frozen

Brooklyn Renters, See If You’re Eligible to Have Your Rent Frozen

The City is hosting free information sessions on the Rent Freeze Program, which freezes rent at an amount an eligible tenant can afford.
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As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

In Brooklyn -- a borough that more than 90,000 Haitian-Americans call home – the community is organizing relief efforts of much-needed supplies to send to Haiti.
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NY Liberty and Nia Long to Host Back-to-School Celebration at Barclays Center

NY Liberty and Nia Long to Host Back-to-School Celebration at Barclays Center

Friday’s celebration will be followed by a New York Liberty game and panel discussion
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A Mom, a NYC Public School Teacher ... and Homeless

A Mom, a NYC Public School Teacher ... and Homeless

Joyelle Powell tells her story of being homeless in New York City with a young daughter, while also chasing her dream of being a school teacher
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Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

The 11 new homes will bring 31 new residential units to the neighborhood
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The Udderly Fabulous CowParade Stampedes BK

The Udderly Fabulous CowParade Stampedes BK

Holy cow! Industry City hosts the world-famous CowParade, with its most diverse lineup of artists ever.
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Homeless NY'ers to Get Relief With Rental Voucher Increases Going Into Effect In September

While the increase in vouchers is seen as a victory for the homeless, questions remain about the City's decision to move thousands out of hotels back to congregate shelters.
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New $75M Supportive, Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Brownsville

New $75M Supportive, Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Brownsville

The complex will include 125 new apartments for those needing onsite support services
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Students Faced Unequal Distribution of Remote Devices Due to DOE Mismanagement: Audit

Students Faced Unequal Distribution of Remote Devices Due to DOE Mismanagement: Audit

Comptroller Scott Stringer has released the results of an audit showing Department of Education’s handling of remote learning devices led to waste and wanting
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