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Power of Two Celebrates Relocation to Brownsville

Power of Two Celebrates Relocation to Brownsville

The new office is located on 21 Livonia Avenue between Grafton Street and Howard Avenue
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Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There's New Help Available If You're Struggling

Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There's New Help Available If You're Struggling

Volunteers and officials hit the streets of Bed-Stuy Saturday raise awareness about deed theft, scams, and expanding help for homeowners.
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'I Miss My Friends': BK Service Provider Says City Must Urgently Plan to Reopen Senior Centers

'I Miss My Friends': BK Service Provider Says City Must Urgently Plan to Reopen Senior Centers

A Brooklyn senior service provider is raising the alarm about the length of time senior centers have been closed, and calling on the city to urgently plan to reopen.
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The Nonprofit Fighting to Preserve East New York's Historic Buildings and History

The Nonprofit Fighting to Preserve East New York's Historic Buildings and History

Several sites in the rezoning area are vulnerable to demolition, says Preserving East New York (PENY).
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Grandma Hanging on in 5-Year Battle Against 'Audacious' Bed-Stuy Landlord

After five years, one tenant — a grandma named Ava Pennie — is still hanging on in the fight against a Bed-Stuy landlord accused of harassment.
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New Prospect Park Initiative Aims to Tackle Trash and Improve Park Ahead of Busy Summer

Re:New Prospect Park will expand trash management, make park improvements and increase volunteer opportunities
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Senior Housing Complex Coming to Old Mars Fudge and Fruit Company Parking Lot in Bed-Stuy

Senior Housing Complex Coming to Old Mars Fudge and Fruit Company Parking Lot in Bed-Stuy

IMPACCT Brooklyn has secured funding for the $36 million 64-unit complex
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Crown Heights Boy Goes Viral After Accidentally Ordering $2,600 Worth of Popsicles

Crown Heights Boy Goes Viral After Accidentally Ordering $2,600 Worth of Popsicles

A Brooklyn boy’s hilarious mistake was picked up by news outlets around the world, and more than a thousand people pitched in to donate money.
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Controversial Crown Heights Development Approved By Landmarks Commission, Opponents Fundraise for Lawsuit

Controversial Crown Heights Development Approved By Landmarks Commission, Opponents Fundraise for Lawsuit

The proposed development has been subject to a vocal community opposition since it was first presented to the LPC back in October 2020
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Crown Heights Nonprofit Making a Difference, One Sole at a Time

Crown Heights Nonprofit Making a Difference, One Sole at a Time

Brooklyn stylist-turned-altruist Andre McDonnell was awarded a $30,000 grant for his nonprofit It's From The Sole, which puts shoes on the feet of the city's less fortunate.
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