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Bushwick Institution Archie’s Pizza Closes Abruptly Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Bushwick Institution Archie’s Pizza Closes Abruptly Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Part-owner Diego Macias was terminated from the pizzeria. Nine days later, Archie's shut down for good.
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Jabari Brisport Will Be the First Openly Queer Politician of Color in NY’s Legislature

Jabari Brisport Will Be the First Openly Queer Politician of Color in NY’s Legislature

Brisport declared victory over Assembly Member Tremaine Wright in the Senate’s 25th District
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Brooklyn Prison Dancers Linked to 'Sex Cult' NXIVM Start Social Justice Organization

Brooklyn Prison Dancers Linked to 'Sex Cult' NXIVM Start Social Justice Organization

Friends of convicted sex trafficker Keith Raniere dance outside of a Brooklyn federal prison, campaigning for prison reform
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Brownsville Rapper K Goddess Gives Back to Her Community Amid COVID-19

Brownsville Rapper K Goddess Gives Back to Her Community Amid COVID-19

During the pandemic, the Brownsville rapper donated Pampers, wipes and over $30,000 to those in need
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Brooklyn Student Gets MLB Stars Singing in a Virtual Rendition of a Baseball Classic

Brooklyn Student Gets MLB Stars Singing in a Virtual Rendition of a Baseball Classic

Music student Harrison Sheckler gathered 200 people to sing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' in a virtual choir
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Video: Brooklyn Writers and Actors Lead a Conversation on Race in Award-Winning Short Film

Video: Brooklyn Writers and Actors Lead a Conversation on Race in Award-Winning Short Film

In 'About the People,' influential Black community members ask questions, propose solutions to racial inequality in the U.S.
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New Yorkers Protest Violence As Shooting Surge Continues

New Yorkers Protest Violence As Shooting Surge Continues

A "Cease-Fire Peace Walk" called for an end to Brooklyn's gun surge, even as a shooting occurred just blocks away.
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Bed-Stuy Restaurant Owners to City and State: We Need More Help!

Bed-Stuy Restaurant Owners to City and State: We Need More Help!

A coalition of Bed-Stuy restaurant owners have written a letter to the state senator asking for emergency relief!
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Large Affordable Housing Development Coming to Clarkson Avenue

Large Affordable Housing Development Coming to Clarkson Avenue

The East Flatbush development will include units for youth aging out of foster care, those formerly incarcerated and homeless young adults
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Brownsville Teen Awarded Prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship

Neo Fleurimond now plans to attend Wesleyan University in the fall on a full ride
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