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Free Pet Vaccination Pop-Up a Welcome Surprise for Flatbush Animal Lovers

Free Pet Vaccination Pop-Up a Welcome Surprise for Flatbush Animal Lovers

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Flatbush Cats and KingsCares held a free vaccination pop-up event for dogs and cats at Kings Theatre, surprising some pet owners with hundreds of dollars in savings at the vet.
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Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters

Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters

The Legal Aid Society is backing The United Order of Tents — which was once a safe haven for people escaping slavery — in its fight for a real property tax exemption.
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Von King Cultural Arts Center Finally Reopens, After Extensive $7M Renovation

Von King Cultural Arts Center Finally Reopens, After Extensive $7M Renovation

The Von King Cultural Arts Center in Bedford-Stuyvesant is now open to the public after receiving $7 million worth of renovations.
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The David Prize Awards 5 Visionaries, Including 2 Brooklynites, with $200,000 Each

The David Prize Awards 5 Visionaries, Including 2 Brooklynites, with $200,000 Each

Each winner received a grant to support their plans and create lasting change in New York City.
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Saratoga Library to Reopen in December, After Languishing 2 Years Waiting on a HVAC Replacement

Saratoga Library to Reopen in December, After Languishing 2 Years Waiting on a HVAC Replacement

The library closed in November 2020 for an HVAC replacement. More than two years later, the library is set to reopen its doors to the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community in December.
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Council Member Ari Kagan Visits Gravesend Library and Gifts $2.5 Million for Renovations

Council Member Ari Kagan Visits Gravesend Library and Gifts $2.5 Million for Renovations

The council representative of Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Coney Island and Sea Gate read to children as part of his visit to the library.
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The NY Giants Team up with Bed-Stuy Middle Schoolers for a 'Day of Play'

The NY Giants Team up with Bed-Stuy Middle Schoolers for a 'Day of Play'

3 NFL players came to M.S. 35 to play games, dance and practice football skills with the students to promote getting daily exercise.
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Celebrate Prospect Park with All-Ages Volunteering, Meditation Hike, Woodland Tour

Celebrate Prospect Park with All-Ages Volunteering, Meditation Hike, Woodland Tour

Celebrate the City of Forest Day on Saturday, October 15.
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Here's What You Missed at the First-Ever Brooklyn Changemakers Ball

Activists Alicia Garza and Ai-jen Poo were honored presenters at the event.
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After $250K Donation from Brooklyn Nets, BK Nonprofit Unveils Updated Technology Hub

Digital Girl Inc.'s tech hub in Crown Heights will provide free access to technology and computer development classes with the help of a $250,000 donation from the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and Webull.
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