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SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

Patricia Winston was selected as one of 25 honorees for her exemplary contributions to the community.
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Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts the Struggles and Hopes of Foster Kids Centerstage

"Foster Care Unplugged: The Stage Play" tells the true stories of foster kids as they navigate "the system."
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New Brownsville Training Program Preps Residents for Construction Careers

New Brownsville Training Program Preps Residents for Construction Careers

After completing the 16-week program, the residents at Marcus Garvey Apts. have developed new skills and built a new community clubhouse
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Out with the Old, in with the New at East Flatbush Community Swap

Out with the Old, in with the New at East Flatbush Community Swap

Brooklynites can treasure hunt at GrowNYC's free Stop 'N' Swap reuse event while helping to reduce and prevent the waste that comes with buying new stuff
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City Expands Free Pre-K Dual Language Programs in 16 Brooklyn Schools

City Expands Free Pre-K Dual Language Programs in 16 Brooklyn Schools

Selected schools in Central Brooklyn will offer French, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Japanese and Spanish come fall.
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Could a Community Land Trust Keep Brownsville Affordable? Local Nonprofit Says Yes.

Could a Community Land Trust Keep Brownsville Affordable? Local Nonprofit Says Yes.

Community land trusts transfer the control of city-owned land to local residents and stakeholders to maintain affordability and economic diversity of their neighborhood.
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Anti-Gun Violence Group G-MACC Opens Second Office in Fort Greene

Anti-Gun Violence Group G-MACC Opens Second Office in Fort Greene

G-MACC works with ex-gang and community members to bring positive change to communities ravaged by gun violence and gang activity.
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Since no ‘Work Along’ Program Exists in NYC, Here’s a List of Food Pantries in Brooklyn

Since no ‘Work Along’ Program Exists in NYC, Here’s a List of Food Pantries in Brooklyn

Places you can find free hot food and groceries in Central and East Brooklyn
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'Cuomo, We're at War!' Brooklyn Tenants Demand Rent Control

'Cuomo, We're at War!' Brooklyn Tenants Demand Rent Control

Fair housing activists joined residents in Brooklyn and across the country to march against the loss of affordable units.
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BAM's Annual MLK Tribute is Proof 'The Dream is Alive, and the Resistance is Real!'

BAM's Annual MLK Tribute is Proof 'The Dream is Alive, and the Resistance is Real!'

This year's celebration was a loving reminder to not give up on Dr. King's dream.
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