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Housing Lottery Opens in Bed-Stuy With Apartments Starting at $1,041 a Month

44 affordable apartments are available at the former Cascade Linen Supply Company building
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Central BK Food Hub Would Create Community Wealth, Support Vulnerable Residents, Study Finds

The proposed hub would increase access to healthy food, generate $7 million in annual revenue, create 31 local jobs, and more
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New Legislation to Increase Rental Vouchers Gives Hope to Homeless New Yorkers

The passage of Intro 146 will significantly increase the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, potentially making over 70,000 new apartments accessible to voucher holders.
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Seven Brooklyn Groups Granted $1,000 to Give Their Blocks Some Loving

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and NYC Service announced 13 Love Your Block grant recipients for 2021
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Comptroller, NYCHA Tenant Leaders Call on NYCHA to Create Food Delivery Hubs in Public Housing Developments

Shared Delivery Centers would allow residents access to food deliveries from online retailers without paying huge delivery fees
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Brooklyn Playground Renamed for FDNY-EMT Who Was Killed in the Line of Duty

Blackrock Playground was renamed FDNY – EMT Yadira Arroyo Playground in memory of the 14-year veteran
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East New York Farms Harnesses the Power of Local Youth to Support Community With Fresh, Healthy Food

East New York Farms is currently fundraising for a new solar powered greenhouse and compost program to grow its community services
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New One-Stop COVID-19 Recovery Center Connects New Yorkers with Relief and Resources

Comptroller Scott Stringer launched the new site to connect New Yorkers with city, state and federal services
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At New Helpline, a Real Person Tells You the Closest Place to Get Free Food in NYC

At New Helpline, a Real Person Tells You the Closest Place to Get Free Food in NYC

Lemontree Food Helpline connects people — either over the phone or through text — with their nearest free food provider, at a time of immense need
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No More Remote Learning As Schools Set to Fully Reopen This Fall

No More Remote Learning As Schools Set to Fully Reopen This Fall

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter made the announcement on Monday
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