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After Son's Murder, Crown Heights Resident Latasha Blackmon Offers Hope for People Suffering Loss

After Son's Murder, Crown Heights Resident Latasha Blackmon Offers Hope for People Suffering Loss

The mother of Platinum-Selling Artist, Young M.A, starts Kweens Foundation in Brooklyn
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New Youth HIV Prevention Services Are Coming to East NY and Bushwick

New Youth HIV Prevention Services Are Coming to East NY and Bushwick

The clinics will provide young Brooklynites ages 13 to 24 with HIV screenings, prevention, education and social services
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BP Adams Calls for Financial Education in NY Schools

Burdened by student debt and the rising cost of living, only 16 percent of young Americans feel optimistic about their financial future.
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NYC Bans Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana

NYC Bans Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana

“Testing is an impediment to opportunity that dates back to the Reagan era -- a war on drugs,” said Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
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BP Adams Launches Program to Teach Meditation in East Brooklyn Schools

BP Adams Launches Program to Teach Meditation in East Brooklyn Schools

Program aims to decrease stress and anxiety while increasing focus and kindness
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Restoration Reimagined! Architect David Adjaye Will Bring New Vision for Bed-Stuy Plaza to Life

A five-year plan will help re-envision Restoration Plaza as a symbol for equity to help close the racial wealth gap in Central Brooklyn
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Prospect Park's First Pop-Up University Is Looking for Immigrant Academics to Teach

Prospect Park's First Pop-Up University Is Looking for Immigrant Academics to Teach

The University Open Air aims to provide a platform for immigrants in New York to share their knowledge with the community.
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Clinton Hill Shop Celebrates 10 Years of Keeping it 'Green in BKLYN'

Clinton Hill Shop Celebrates 10 Years of Keeping it 'Green in BKLYN'

Since 2009, Green in BKLYN has been Myrtle Ave's one-stop-shop for sustainable wares.
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Brooklyn Gets Bragging Rights for Having the World’s Tallest Politician

Brooklyn Gets Bragging Rights for Having the World’s Tallest Politician

As a newly-minted Guinness World Record-holder, Councilmember Cornegy is bringing politics to new heights.
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Landlord Ambassadors Help Bklyn Property Owners Save Affordable Housing

Landlord Ambassadors Help Bklyn Property Owners Save Affordable Housing

The HPD pilot program connects landlords with city resources to stabilize their financially distressed properties
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