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Sunset Park Senior Center Faces Closure After Rent Spike

Sunset Park Senior Center Faces Closure After Rent Spike

A 70% rent increase may shutter the United Senior Citizens of Sunset Park at the end of June.
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Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

The nonprofit empowers residents with free culinary training and nutritious meals, fostering health, careers and community in Brooklyn.
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Tenants File Lawsuit Against Red Hook Gardens Landlord Over Unresolved Repairs

Tenants File Lawsuit Against Red Hook Gardens Landlord Over Unresolved Repairs

Residents demand immediate repairs and guarantees for future housing as the complex faces redevelopment.
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Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Community Help in Park Slope

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Community Help in Park Slope

Community Help in Park Slope (CHiPS) supports Brooklyn’s vulnerable population with free meals, pantry services and housing for expectant mothers.
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Gina Duncan to Step Down as BAM President in June

Gina Duncan to Step Down as BAM President in June

Duncan helped the cultural organization grow its audience and increase the number of performances after the pandemic.
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Brooklyn’s Mo Better Jaguars Honored in Washington

Brooklyn’s Mo Better Jaguars Honored in Washington

The youth football team from Brownsville capped off a perfect season, winning the Pop Warner National Championship and earning recognition by Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.
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New York Expands Fair Fares Program, Moves to OMNY for Easier Transit Access

New York Expands Fair Fares Program, Moves to OMNY for Easier Transit Access

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the initiative should relieve New Yorkers of financial stress.
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Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brooklyn Bodega

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brooklyn Bodega

Brooklyn Book Bodega provides free home libraries for children, fostering literacy and lifelong learning across NYC.
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Legacy And Justice Take Center Stage at Weeksville’s Black History Month Celebration

Legacy And Justice Take Center Stage at Weeksville’s Black History Month Celebration

A wave of pride, joy and collective strength surged through the Weeksville Heritage Center during a Black History Month celebration.
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Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Good Call

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Good Call

Good Call provides 24/7 free legal assistance to arrested individuals, ensuring timely legal intervention for underserved New Yorkers.
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