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Rat Infestation in Brooklyn Spurred by Building Boom

Rat Infestation in Brooklyn Spurred by Building Boom

Residents in Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick and Brownsville report more rat sightings than anywhere else in the city.
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De Blasio Plans to Convert 'Cluster Sites' into Affordable Housing to Combat Homelessness

The city will finance the acquisition of cluster sites by locally-based not-for-profit developers requiring them to convert the sites into affordable housing for homeless and low-income families, creating more than 1,100 affordable units Photo credit
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Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy Earn City's Senior-Friendly Designation

Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy Earn City's Senior-Friendly Designation

The city designated District 36 a "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" and will now provide funding for resources benefitting local seniors
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Free Legal Clinic to Address Residential Displacement, Tenant Harassment in Brownsville, E. New York and Cypress Hills

Earlier this year, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.
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Linden Street Designated as Historic District in Bushwick, Blocking Developers From Area

Linden Street Designated as Historic District in Bushwick, Blocking Developers From Area

The collection of architecturally significant row houses stands out as an example of South Bushwick’s late-19th-century development.
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Bushwick Artist's “Urban Miniatures” of NYC Get Big Attention

Danny Cortes evokes “nostalgic memories” with his detailed dioramas of New York City scenes. His hobby has become his full-time job, with clients including rappers and sports stars.
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In State of the City Address, Mayor Says Housing Equality Will be his Future Focus

Mayor Bill de Blasio during State of the City Address 2/3/15 Mayor Bill de Blasio focused on housing in his State of the City address on Tuesday, calling for the construction of thousands of new units with the goal of creating more economically diver
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City's Tenant Support Unit receives $1M to Increase Tenant Protection Efforts and Outreach

Since its launch in 2015, the Tenant Support Unit has helped 14,000 New Yorkers fight harassment and eviction Photo credit: america.aljazeera.
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For the Love of Coffee and Caribbean Culture-- East Flatbush's Lips Cafe Is Open for Biz!

For the Love of Coffee and Caribbean Culture-- East Flatbush's Lips Cafe Is Open for Biz!

Growing up in East Flatbush, the son-and-mother duo behind Lips Cafe thought the area needs more than just Dunkin' and Starbucks
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Help This Fort Greene Church Shine Again

Help This Fort Greene Church Shine Again

Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is trying to raise $3.5 million to restore its historic sanctuary. The space is not only a place of worship, but also a vital hub for community events, social justice programs and performances.
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