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Photo: Bensonhurst BeanAs colder temperatures descend on our area, reliable heat is absolutely essential. Paying for heat is a serious concern for many working families, senior citizens, and others living on fixed incomes. Fuel costs can break a budget, especially during a long winter. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Photo: Bensonhurst BeanAs colder temperatures descend on our area, reliable heat is absolutely essential. Paying for heat is a serious concern for many working families, senior citizens, and others living on fixed incomes. Fuel costs can break a budget, especially during a long winter. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Courtesy of ShutterstockNew mothers have a place to call their own at Coney Island Hospital. Coney Island Hospital opened a dedicated lactation/breastfeeding area for new mothers this week. The space is a collaboration between the hospital and Borough President Eric Adams, whose office says it is working to enhance
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An example of what can be built as-of-right, according to existing zoning, on the Long Island College Hospital site. (Courtesy: FXFOWLE Architects)More information is now available about what is coming to the area that was home to Long Island College Hospital for decades. As first reported by New York
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A newly constructed, modern medical facility has come to our community. The Brooklyn Hospital [http://www.tbh.org] Center [http://www.tbh.org] (TBHC) has opened an ambulatory care facility at 2244 Church Avenue, between Bedford and Flatbush Avenues. The hospital’s new, spacious Flatbush location offers primary care, dental
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Rendering of Red Hoek Point. (Courtesy: Thor Equities)Brooklyn’s historic industrial waterfront continues its transformation — this time in Red Hook. Red Hoek Point [http://www.redhoekpoint.com/], an 800,000 square foot-plus “tech-complex” is slated to rise on the former site of the Revere Sugar Refinery. As first reported
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Opponents to the renewal of the 421-a tax credit for developers rallied outside of City Hall Thursday. (Photo: Corner Media)Tenants groups and some local officials are asking the state and city to think twice before they renew a long-standing tax credit for developers. Community-based organizations rallied outside of City
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Opponents to the renewal of the 421-a tax credit for developers, including members of the Flatbush Tenant Coalition, rallied outside of City Hall Thursday. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)Tenants groups and some local officials are asking the state and city to think twice before they renew a long-standing tax credit
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Opponents to the renewal of the 421-a tax credit for developers, including members of the Flatbush Tenant Coalition, rallied outside of City Hall Thursday. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)Tenants groups and some local officials are asking the state and city to think twice before they renew a long-standing tax credit
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376-378 Flushing Avenue (Photo: Google Maps)(This story was updated on 12/2/16 at 1:25pm.) Developers have filed initial plans to construct almost 300 apartments in an area zoned for manufacturing near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. As first reported by YIMBY [http://www.yimbynews.com/2016/11/first-look-two-building-296-unit-residential-project-on-flushing-avenue-near-brooklyn-navy-yard.
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Photo via Flickr.We’ve reported on quite of few crimes in our neighborhood recently [/61st-precinct-crime-blotter-robberies-break-ins-naked-photos/], making it easy to think that criminal activity in the neighborhood has gotten out of control. However, reported crimes in the 61st Precinct are down, with few exceptions, relative to the same point last
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A “Circle of Care” lounge where caregivers can relieve stress through relaxing and sharing. (Photo: Presbyterian Senior Services)Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You’re not alone. This November has been National Alzheimer’s Awareness and Caregiver Appreciation month [http: