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David Dinkins, New York’s First and Only Black Mayor Passes Away at 93 – From Barber’s Son To Mayor

by Christine Reyes for NYC Politics David Norman Dinkins, New York City’s first Black Mayor and a committed fighter for New...

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NYC Housing Connect Offers New “Affordable” Units in East New York – Is The Lottery System Helping All Who Need It?

It’s an understatement to say that housing is hard to come by in New York City’s five boroughs. However, finding housing is a...

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High COVID Rates in East New York Might Cause Local Schools To Remain Closed

Last week Mayor DeBlasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza closed schools citywide as the city reached the 3% threshold that was established...

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In East New York, Nikki Lucas Will Be Supporting A Turkey Giveaway, Meet & Greet and Small Business Recognition at Gateway Pharmacy Saturday Nov 21

See flyer below Today it was announced that Community Advocate Nikki Lucas, the Gateway Pharmacy, Carpenters Union and JFlex Eyewear will...

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Amazon Opening 2 Locations in East New York in 2021

Photo: New Amazon Location at 12555 Flatlands Ave (Corner of Atkins) Amazon is coming to East New York. They are taking 211,000 square feet...

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Eric Adams Makes His Mayoral Run Official in This Launch Video

New Yorkers who have been around for awhile knew years ago that Eric Adams was running to become New York City’s next Mayor. Adams...

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Grocery Box Distribution in East New York at Southern Baptist Church Thursday Nov 19

There will be a Free Grocery Box Distribution Thursday November 19, 2020 (1pm) at Southern Baptist Church. This distribution comes just in...

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The Drug Testing of Black and Hispanic Mothers Offers More Evidence of Racial Bias in NYC Healthcare

by Cheryl Smith for HealthyNYC.com In 2019, a woman of color attended a New York City Council meeting to discuss her experience of an...

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VIDEO: Jaquan Carlos the Thomas Jefferson HS Point Guard Commits to College Choosing To Stay Close to Home

Watch Video Below High school basketball in New York City might be suspended, but players are still committing and getting scholarships to...

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NYC Schools Preparing to Go to Full Remote Learning. Are They Ready?

Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York Nov 12, 6:57pm EST Amid a steady upward climb in coronavirus cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio is sticking to...

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