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'We Have Work to Do:' BK Borough Prez Candidate Khari Edwards Says He's Ready to Serve

The former Brookdale Hospital vice president says his experience makes him well-suited for the BP post
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We Have Served Our Time, What Other Debt Do We Owe? Activists, Pols Back Clean Slate Bill to Expunge Criminal Records

We Have Served Our Time, What Other Debt Do We Owe? Activists, Pols Back Clean Slate Bill to Expunge Criminal Records

Community leaders came together at Barclays Center to support legislation that would help to end perpetual punishment
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This Brooklyn Startup Is Shaking Up the Fashion Industry With Yarn Made From Seaweed

This Brooklyn Startup Is Shaking Up the Fashion Industry With Yarn Made From Seaweed

Sunset Park company AlgiKnit hopes to reduce the carbon footprint of the fashion industry through sustainable fabric
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Edible Tales Is Bringing the Community Together Through Food and Dance

Edible Tales Is Bringing the Community Together Through Food and Dance

The program aims to provide a safe space for dancers and non-dancers alike, using food and dance to have conversations on healing, the fight for justice and much more
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BK Climate Tech CEO Raises $63M to 'Green' Buildings, Slams North BK Pipeline

"I'm not doing this for the money. I'm doing it because -- in my heart of hearts -- we're totally f***ed if we don't stop climate change."
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Elevating Black-Owned Biz: Enrollment Open for M.A.D.E. BKLYN Mentorship Program

Elevating Black-Owned Biz: Enrollment Open for M.A.D.E. BKLYN Mentorship Program

The M.A.D.E. Curriculum helps participants sharpen business skills and polish their investment pitch
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Medgar Evers College Vaccination Center to Open Wednesday; Here’s How to Get an Appointment

Medgar Evers College Vaccination Center to Open Wednesday; Here’s How to Get an Appointment

The vaccination center at Medgar Evers College is the largest in New York state, and has the capacity to do 3,000 vaccinations a day
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Residents in Bed-Stuy, East New York ZIP Codes Amongst City's Least Vaccinated

The city has released data showing ZIP codes in East New York and Bed-Stuy have vaccination rates of under 3%, compared to rates of 10% in Manhattan.
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Menchaca, Wiley, Donovan and Francis Make their Case for Mayor

Menchaca, Wiley, Donovan and Francis Make their Case for Mayor

The candidates presented their vision for New York City at a virtual forum
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Young Flatbush Social Entrepreneur Releases Hoodies in Honor of Trayvon Martin

Young Flatbush Social Entrepreneur Releases Hoodies in Honor of Trayvon Martin

Chad Williams started streetwear brand dooProcess after spending a year fighting to prove his innocence, when he was falsely identified in an assault case
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