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War And Economy Drive Votes in Brooklyn’s Russian, Ukrainian Enclaves

War And Economy Drive Votes in Brooklyn’s Russian, Ukrainian Enclaves

There are thousands of Russian and Ukrainian immigrants in south Brooklyn. Their age and when they immigrated to the U.S. will likely sway who they vote for in the presidential election on Tuesday.
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Brooklyn’s Palestinian Voters Voice Discontent Over Presidential Candidate Lineup

Brooklyn’s Palestinian Voters Voice Discontent Over Presidential Candidate Lineup

Many Palestinian-Americans say they will not vote at all, or will choose Jill Stein of the Green Party.
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Scenes From The Brooklyn Veterans Appreciation Day Parade

Scenes From The Brooklyn Veterans Appreciation Day Parade

This year's parade, which went down Eastern Parkway, also included a resource fair for veterans.
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Inside NYC's First Public Montessori School in Downtown Brooklyn

Inside NYC's First Public Montessori School in Downtown Brooklyn

Albee Square Montessori P.S. 482 in Downtown Brooklyn is the city's first public Montessori school.
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Brooklyn Mom Turns Son's Apraxia Challenge Into a Book

Brooklyn Mom Turns Son's Apraxia Challenge Into a Book

Bay Ridge resident Amber Grace wrote the book "Whispers Of Hope" to talk about apraxia, a neurological condition that causes speech delays.
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Advocates Push MTA to Prioritize Subway Elevator Fixes, Files Lawsuit

Advocates Push MTA to Prioritize Subway Elevator Fixes, Files Lawsuit

The Center for Independence of the Disabled NY said it filed a lawsuit against the MTA over the agency's refusal to fund and make the subway system accessible.
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Brooklyn Teachers Use Own Money, Fundraisers to Purchase Classroom Supplies

Brooklyn Teachers Use Own Money, Fundraisers to Purchase Classroom Supplies

The average teacher spends anywhere from $500 to $750 of their own money each year to keep their classes stocked.
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Crown Heights Residents Fight Developer's Rezoning Plan For a Tower

Crown Heights Residents Fight Developer's Rezoning Plan For a Tower

Dozens of Brooklynites testified that is does not want a 14-story tower to be built on Franklin Avenue, as it would cast a shadow on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and raise overall rent in the area.
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Former WNBA Star Unlocks Kids' Love For Science, Tech

Former WNBA Star Unlocks Kids' Love For Science, Tech

Brooklyn-born Niesha Butler is on a mission to spark a child's interest in STEAM, especially in girls and those in underserved communities.
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Teachers Stand Up For I.S. 347 Principal Who Was Denounced by Colleagues

Teachers Stand Up For I.S. 347 Principal Who Was Denounced by Colleagues

Changes brought upon by a new principal has divided the middle school community in Bushwick.
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