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‘Our Message Is Clear: Defund the Police, Invest in Our Communities’

‘Our Message Is Clear: Defund the Police, Invest in Our Communities’

Activists and community members gathered over the weekend to unveil five new community murals advocating the defunding of the NYPD
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Elevator at Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College Subway Station to Close for Six Months

The elevator closure will leave the station inaccessible to those with disabilities until a new elevator is installed next year
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East Flatbush Hospital Closure Set For July 1, Despite Community's Pleas

Community members have been fighting to save Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center beds, but say Governor Cuomo and One Brooklyn Health are rapidly moving forward with the closure
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New York Mayors Urge State Lawmakers to Pass ‘Critical’ Gun Control Laws

New York Mayors Urge State Lawmakers to Pass ‘Critical’ Gun Control Laws

Mayors from across New York state have sent a letter to lawmakers urging the passage of strict gun control laws
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Central BK Food Hub Would Create Community Wealth, Support Vulnerable Residents, Study Finds

The proposed hub would increase access to healthy food, generate $7 million in annual revenue, create 31 local jobs, and more
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New Legislation to Increase Rental Vouchers Gives Hope to Homeless New Yorkers

The passage of Intro 146 will significantly increase the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, potentially making over 70,000 new apartments accessible to voucher holders.
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North Brooklyn Pipeline Opponents Announce National Grid Gas Bill Strike

Opponents of the North Brooklyn Pipeline are encouraging people to withhold $66 of their gas bills - the amount National Grid is estimated to be hoping to charge ratepayers for the pipeline
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is up in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn as a whole.
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BK Senator's Gun Control Bill Would Be First U.S. Law to End Legal Immunity for Gun Dealers

Senator Zellnor Myrie is demanding accountability for the gun industry, which is shielded by legal immunity.
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