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East New York Affordable Housing Developer Acquires Major Real Estate with Historic Ties to the Underground Railroad

This week, Equity Platforms CEO Vernon Jones, an affordable housing developer in East New York, announced the acquisition of 315 N Front...

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DevelopmentNewsPropertyReal EstateResident Issues

Residents of Crown Heights Oppose Rezoning Plan for High-Rise Development

By: Megan McGibney Dozens of Brooklyn residents testified against a developer’s plan to build a residential tower that would cast a...

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Arts and CultureEducationEvents

Monthly Book Club Advocates for Diverse Literature

By: Brianna Robles When was the last time you picked up a good book for pleasure? And one that helped you understand a different culture,...

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News

City Introduces Drone Alerts to Enhance Flood Zone Safety

By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said his administration will send out drones to broadcast safety messages to...

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BusinessDining

Red Hook Welcomes New Heirloom Bourbon, Six Years in the Making

By: Hannah Berman The seeds for Baby Jane, a new heirloom corn-based bourbon, were sown in 2012. Back then, Red Hook’s Widow Jane...

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DevelopmentHomeowner IssuesPolitics

Salazar Demands Halt to Home Flipping and ICE Detention Practices

By: Christopher Edwards State Senator Julia Salazar, who represents the state’s 18th District comprising portions of Bushwick and Cypress...

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EventsSports

Field Lockout Forces Caribbean Soccer League to Cancel Season

By: Christopher Edwards There will be no goals and penalty shots made during a popular soccer tournament in Flatbush this year. The...

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Events

Williamsburg Hosts Hilarious and Quirky Improv Festival

By: Tony Lipka The Brooklyn Comedy Collective held its third annual Fun and Dumb Improv Festival from July 11 through July 14, where...

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