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East NY Dads Unleash Their Inner Artist at Father's Day Paint 'n' Sip' Party

East NY Dads Unleash Their Inner Artist at Father's Day Paint 'n' Sip' Party

Good Shepherd Services celebrated the hardworking fathers and father figures -- and the kids who love them.
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Green Girl Power Is on the Rise in East New York

Green Girl Power Is on the Rise in East New York

The Green Girls after-school program empowers female middle schoolers through STEM education to become environmental stewards for their community
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Free After-School Art Classes at Brooklyn Library Get 100K Boost

Free After-School Art Classes at Brooklyn Library Get 100K Boost

ProjectArt, which offers tuition-free visual arts classes to hundreds of Brooklyn kids at various BPL branches, was just awarded a major grant
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BP Honors 10-Year-Old East Flatbush Entrepreneur for Helping Low-Income Families

BP Honors 10-Year-Old East Flatbush Entrepreneur for Helping Low-Income Families

Obocho Peters was recognized for his online thrift store that sells kids' clothing to low-income parents, helping them save money for their children's college fund
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What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

Juneteenth has come to symbolize for many African Americans what the 4th of July symbolizes for all Americans: freedom.
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'Love is (Almost) All You Need,' Says East Flatbush Foster Dad Who Has Cared for 50(!) Kids

'Love is (Almost) All You Need,' Says East Flatbush Foster Dad Who Has Cared for 50(!) Kids

It’s hard to find foster parents willing to support teenage boys; Guy Bryant welcomes them with acceptance, love and a plan for the future
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Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Today, Brooklyn Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
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Affordable Housing Forum Headed to East Flatbush

Affordable Housing Forum Headed to East Flatbush

The forum will inform Brooklyn residents about the ins and outs of the city's affordable housing application process
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Gov. Cuomo Drops $1.5M for New Bushwick Playground

Gov. Cuomo Drops $1.5M for New Bushwick Playground

Bushwick is next in line for a new eco-friendly community playground slated to open in 2020
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Tastes of Franklin Ave. Is Putting Local Foodie Spots on the Map

Tastes of Franklin Ave. Is Putting Local Foodie Spots on the Map

Brooklynites can stroll along Franklin Avenue and sample tastes from 14 local eateries for a good cause.
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