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City Reveals 'Housing 2.0' Plan for Increased Affordable Housing and Homeownership

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After Weathering Noise Complaints, Downpours, Crown Heights Marching Band Finally Gets a Place to Call Home

After Weathering Noise Complaints, Downpours, Crown Heights Marching Band Finally Gets a Place to Call Home

BU Marching Band finally has a home, after battling noise complaints and rain while practicing outdoors for the Met Gala and other top events
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In Conversation: Wendell Pierce and Soledad O'Brian at Brooklyn Historical Society

Wendell Pierce and Soledad O'Brien Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce ( The Wire , Treme ), is rehearsing now in Brooklyn for his debut appearance in the Billie Holiday Theatre 's production of Brothers from the Bottom.
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Shop Black-Owned Businesses at Building Black Bed-Stuy's Outdoor Markets This Summer

Shop Black-Owned Businesses at Building Black Bed-Stuy's Outdoor Markets This Summer

The crucial lifeline for Black-owned businesses in Bed-Stuy is now in its fourth round of fundraising.
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Flatbush Residents Fight to Save Errol's Caribbean Bakery

Flatbush Residents Fight to Save Errol's Caribbean Bakery

A group of supporters gather in front of Errol's Caribbean Bakery.
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Imani Henry: Activism Born and Bred

Community activist Imani Henry speaks to a crowd. Photo courtesy of Imani Henry Imani Henry is a walking encyclopedia on activism.
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After Years of Planning, Central Brooklyn Moves Closer to Launch of Food Coop

After Years of Planning, Central Brooklyn Moves Closer to Launch of Food Coop

Downpayment for storefront location secured after Kickstarter campaign raised $30,000 in six days
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Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For Brooklyn Borough President

Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For Brooklyn Borough President

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is running for another term. At the top of his agenda is improving housing, safety and education.
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The Garbage Barge Podcast is at Full Sail in Crown Heights

Candice Chetta and Colin Anderson are "co-captains" of a local podcast that navigates the roughest socio-political waters-- tackling subject matters that are often uncomfortable, but necessary. The Garbage Barge logo.
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Reflecting on 2021: Brooklyn's Year in Stories

Reflecting on 2021: Brooklyn's Year in Stories

In cased you missed it, here's a look back on BK Reader's top stories of 2021
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