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From BK to the Mountains- Lawyer’s Wilderness Initiative Paves Way for BIPOC Futures

By: Brianna Robles Sam Gregory, the founder of Brooklyn To Alaska, has spent over 35 years tackling serious cases as a criminal defense...

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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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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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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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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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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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HEALTHJOX – NEW HEALTH & SPORTS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 12-17 IN BROOKLYN

HealthJox LLC is pleased to announce that Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has...

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Teachers Speak Up For Principal Facing ‘Unfair’ Accusations of Creating Hostile Environment

By: Megan McGibney After a public display of teacher and staff outrage against a new principal at a Bushwick middle school a few weeks...

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Sunday Bliss: Libraries Welcome Back Readers with Reopenings

By: Sonia Zinkin-Meyers City officials and community members gathered at the Central Library branch of the Brooklyn Public Library to...

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Brownsville Recreation Center (BRC) To Get $160 Million Investment To Turn It Into A Brand New State of the Art Facility

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, recently announced one of the major highlights of the city’s 2025 budget, the $160 million...

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