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Who Are the 'Building Captains,' and What Do They Do?

Who Are the 'Building Captains,' and What Do They Do?

Building captains — self-appointed volunteer facilitators of tenant organizing — are essential to the growth of the tenant movement in Brooklyn, advocates say.
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A Growing Chorus of Residents Say Open Streets Closes Mobility for Too Many

A Growing Chorus of Residents Say Open Streets Closes Mobility for Too Many

Some elderly and handicapped residents say the city’s failure to make sure all streets are safe for the elderly and disabled is ageism and ableism.
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How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Brooklyn

How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Brooklyn

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 9 with several events in the borough.
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'Becoming a Better City': Local Foster Care Org Will Now Support Kids in Justice System

'Becoming a Better City': Local Foster Care Org Will Now Support Kids in Justice System

The Center for Fair Futures is celebrating its fifth anniversary and expanding its reach.
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Inside the Battle Over the Weekly Street Fair on Tompkins Avenue: Part 2

Inside the Battle Over the Weekly Street Fair on Tompkins Avenue: Part 2

Some local business owners say the Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Program has negatively impacted their businesses.
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BK Urban Farming Nonprofit Celebrates Growth at Annual Fest

BK Urban Farming Nonprofit Celebrates Growth at Annual Fest

The harvest celebration commemorates Services for the UnderServed's work to build and sustain urban farms and address food insecurity.
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Brooklyn Public Library Announces Expansion of Books Unbanned Program

Brooklyn Public Library Announces Expansion of Books Unbanned Program

For Banned Books Week, the library has launched a podcast, as well as a webpage for teens to share past experiences with censorship.
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Community Board 9 Meeting Erupts Over Transparency and Land Use Issues

Community Board 9 Meeting Erupts Over Transparency and Land Use Issues

Brooklyn CB9 burst into madness as residents demanded accountability and representation from the board regarding 11 ongoing building developments happening in the area.
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This Bed-Stuy Hero is Wrestling Gun Violence with Donation-Based Boxing Classes

This Bed-Stuy Hero is Wrestling Gun Violence with Donation-Based Boxing Classes

Antoine Cassidy, founder of the No Gun Smoke School Tour, just started a new boxing program at RS Strength Gym to empower at-risk youth.
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Inside the Battle Over the Weekly Street Fair on Tompkins Avenue: Part 1

Inside the Battle Over the Weekly Street Fair on Tompkins Avenue: Part 1

The Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Program has opposition from some local homeowners who say it has negatively impacted their quality of life. But is it enough to topple the wildly popular program? 
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