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Woman Extradited From Florida, Arraigned for Shooting Death of Brooklyn Mother: DA’s Office

The woman was charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Delia Johnson in the head at point blank range last August
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Local Leaders, Community Groups Rally at City Hall to Stop Tax Lien Sale

Brooklyn politicians and organizations joined this week’s rally at City Hall calling for Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel the controversial sale
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is up in Bed-Stuy, but down in Brooklyn as a whole.
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BK Pols Support New Housing Protections as End of Eviction Moratorium Nears

BK Pols Support New Housing Protections as End of Eviction Moratorium Nears

Housing Justice for All — which includes BK electeds and organizations — has released its legislative agenda seeking long-term solutions to the COVID-19 housing crisis
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Jumaane Williams Joins Race for Governor

The public advocate announced his run for the state’s top elected position this week
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Unity Map Demonstrates Fair Election Districts are Possible for BK’s Communities of Color

Unity Map Demonstrates Fair Election Districts are Possible for BK’s Communities of Color

A coalition of voting rights organizations demands equitable political representation in Asian, Black and Latino neighborhoods.
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Most BK Residents Aren't Voting in Local Elections. That's a Problem for BK Dems, New Vice Chair Says.

In Brooklyn, only about 21 percent of registered voters came out for local elections. In Staten Island, that number was 30 percent.
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Brooklyn Orgs, City Partner to Help Haitian NYers Apply for Temporary Protected Status

The organizations have launched a new clinical program to assist Haitian New Yorkers in Brooklyn with the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application process
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is down in Prospect Heights, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Memorial at Flatbush African Burial Ground Finds Support With Local Council Member

Memorial at Flatbush African Burial Ground Finds Support With Local Council Member

Councilmember Mathieu Eugene had previously supported plans for affordable housing on the site, but now stands behind the creation of a new memorial
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