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Advocates Call on Mayor to Reverse Budget Cuts to Child Care

Advocates Call on Mayor to Reverse Budget Cuts to Child Care

About 80% of New York City families cannot afford child care of after school programs.
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Tensions Mount Amid Possible Landmark Designation in Bed-Stuy

Tensions Mount Amid Possible Landmark Designation in Bed-Stuy

Many residents want the city to officially landmark the Willoughby-Hart Historic District. Others disagree, saying landmark status makes it too hard to expand and renovate homes.
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BK Nonprofit Worker’s Justice Project Gives Voice, Empowers Low-Wage Laborers

BK Nonprofit Worker’s Justice Project Gives Voice, Empowers Low-Wage Laborers

Led and founded by Ligia Guallpa, WJP aims to create a more “inclusive, beautiful and powerful” labor movement.
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Next Gen Mental Health Advocates Blossom in Brownsville

Next Gen Mental Health Advocates Blossom in Brownsville

The 12-week program, funded by participatory budgetary funds, taught young adults about signs, symptoms and diagnoses and how to cope with mental health issues to transform themselves into mental health advocates.
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Grants Awarded to Three Historic Religious Properties in Brooklyn

Grants Awarded to Three Historic Religious Properties in Brooklyn

Sites in Park Slope, Crown Heights and Borough Park will receive funding for various restoration projects.
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Brooklyn Resident Gets State 'Woman of Distinction' Award

Brooklyn Resident Gets State 'Woman of Distinction' Award

Marietta Small is a former civil servant that worked in the New York State Court System, and helped families sort through their estates.
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Little BRO Summer Camp Returns to Bed-Stuy on July 8

Little BRO Summer Camp Returns to Bed-Stuy on July 8

The free six-week program centers on personal development, literacy, communication and fun science-based activities.
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Fort Greene Adds Large Affordable Housing and Community Complex

Fort Greene Adds Large Affordable Housing and Community Complex

Over 100 affordable apartments, and a large community space, is part of Hanson Place Community Plaza.
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Bed-Stuy Rallies to Get Beloved Tennis Program Back to Jackie Robinson Park

Bed-Stuy Rallies to Get Beloved Tennis Program Back to Jackie Robinson Park

Residents declared that community input is necessary when it involves park matters.
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Brooklyn Recycling Center, Sure We Can, Fights for Higher Deposit for NYC Canners

Brooklyn Recycling Center, Sure We Can, Fights for Higher Deposit for NYC Canners

As trash continues to grow around the five boroughs, the work of canners becomes necessary in waste management.
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