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Newly-Elected Councilwoman Darma Diaz Gets Down to Business for District 37
As the new councilmember begins her work in the East Brooklyn district, another election looms on the horizon
Jan 7, 2021 12:31 PM
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Applications Open for Community Board Membership
During the pandemic, community board meetings saw a surge in attendance -- now is the time to follow that through with a membership application.
Jan 5, 2021 3:13 PM
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A New Rule That Could Force Big Banks to Fund the Gun Industry Decried by Sen. Myrie
The new rule proposed by the Trump administration is open for public comment until midnight January, 4
Jan 4, 2021 4:13 PM
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New Stimulus Bill Would Give Unemployed Brooklynites $300 Weekly Boost
The bill was passed by Congress Monday night and, once signed by President Trump, will also send out one-time stimulus checks of $600
Dec 22, 2020 1:33 PM
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Negro Leagues Reclassified As Major Leagues by MLB as Part of Centennial Celebration
BK Reader takes a look at the career of Brooklyn's very own Jackie Robinson, one of the first Black players in baseball's major league history
Dec 17, 2020 4:04 PM
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Brooklyn Children Demand Action on Climate Change
Young Brooklynites gathered outside Borough Hall Sunday to demand Governor Cuomo and the state legislature make polluters pay
Dec 15, 2020 3:40 PM
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'Way Past Due:' Brooklyn Reacts to Historic Marijuana Vote in House of Representatives
The act would expunge federal marijuana convictions and look to make sure marijuana licenses were fairly distributed
Dec 14, 2020 6:24 PM
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Citys New Waste Law Has Reduced Waste in Overburdened Communities by 10,000 Tons
The waste equity law has redirected waste processing from overburdened Brooklyn, Queens and South Bronx locations.
Dec 9, 2020 1:54 PM
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Socialism Is a Trigger Word on Social Media But Real Discussion Is Going on Amid the Screaming
Tug-of-words posts debating the merits of socialism versus capitalism are all over social media platforms.
Dec 8, 2020 10:47 AM
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North BK Pipelines Impacts on Black and Brown Communities Unjustifiable, de Blasio Says
The mayor has joined mounting opposition to the pipeline, calling on National Grid to halt the controversial project.
Dec 3, 2020 6:48 PM
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