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A Look Inside the New Public Library Branch at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

A Look Inside the New Public Library Branch at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Crown Heights' historic Brooklyn Children's Museum has expanded to include a new branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The Brower Park Library opened last week, offering spaces for all ages.
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At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

Mayor Adams walked back on previously announced plans to add two bike lanes on Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard. The decision upset supporters of the plan, but gave hope to its critics.
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Tenants Protest the Living Conditions of a Flatbush Building with a Council Member's Support

Tenants Protest the Living Conditions of a Flatbush Building with a Council Member's Support

Tenants from a large apartment building in Flatbush said they are taking action against their landlord and building management, citing conditions that have led to 277 HPD violations.
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'It’s a realization of my goals': 3 Moms Celebrate Their College Graduations at Brooklyn Nonprofit

'It’s a realization of my goals': 3 Moms Celebrate Their College Graduations at Brooklyn Nonprofit

The Jeremiah Program, a Brooklyn nonprofit, held a graduation ceremony to honor mothers and children who graduated this school year. The program provides mentorship and financial resources to single mothers and their children to break the cycle of generational poverty.
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Greenpoint Groups Clash Over Proposed Bike Lane on Deadly McGuinness Boulevard

Greenpoint Groups Clash Over Proposed Bike Lane on Deadly McGuinness Boulevard

A proposed bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard has polarized a community. One group says it could hurt local businesses, while another insists it’s the safest future for a busy street.
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Legendary R&B Singer Ashanti Reads her New Book ‘My Name is a Story’ to Students in Crown Heights

Legendary R&B Singer Ashanti Reads her New Book ‘My Name is a Story’ to Students in Crown Heights

Grammy winner Ashanti stopped by the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to read her new book to local kids on Wednesday as part of the City's new literacy program.
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Annual Brooklyn Pride Celebration Lights Up Park Slope all Day and Night

Annual Brooklyn Pride Celebration Lights Up Park Slope all Day and Night

Park Slope's annual Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade brought out large crowds for a night of fun and celebration of LGBTQ+ history, present and future.
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See How These Bed-Stuy Fourth Graders Taught Adults How to Code and Fly a Plane

See How These Bed-Stuy Fourth Graders Taught Adults How to Code and Fly a Plane

During Master Class Day, the elementary school students of Bed-Stuy’s Ronald E. McNair P.S. 5 showcased their prowess in STEM, aviation, urban gardening and more.
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Summer is on Its Way, Bed-Stuy, As Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Announces Kick Off June 4!

Summer is on Its Way, Bed-Stuy, As Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Announces Kick Off June 4!

This year, leaders are amending the program to lessen the impact on local residents. The weekly event will now end at 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm.
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Star Malik Yoba Set to Host Real Estate Conference at Navy Yard to Shrink the Wealth Gap

Star Malik Yoba Set to Host Real Estate Conference at Navy Yard to Shrink the Wealth Gap

Though he’s known for roles on popular TV shows, local actor Malik Yoba is now putting his all into the role of a community leader with his New York-based development firm, Yoba Development.
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