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Jul
20
A Woman Was Shot Eight Times After Asking People To Stop Fireworks. On Friday, She Died.

A Woman Was Shot Eight Times After Asking People To Stop Fireworks. On Friday, She Died.

EAST NY – The woman who was shot eight times after telling a group of people to stop setting off fireworks
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Jul
17
Senator Schumer, Support New York’s Immigrants During COVID-19! OPINION

Senator Schumer, Support New York’s Immigrants During COVID-19! OPINION

Brooklyn Immigrant Community Coalition – Distribution at Good Shepherd Church. (Photo: Rathkopf Photography, with permission)The health and prosperity of each
3 min read
Jul
16
Seeds in the Middle Brings Fresh Produce Programs to Food Insecure Areas of Brooklyn

Seeds in the Middle Brings Fresh Produce Programs to Food Insecure Areas of Brooklyn

Signs at the Brownsville Market. Photo courtesy of Seeds in the Middle.On Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, there are five
4 min read
Jul
16
Fourth Graders Write Essays To Raise Awareness Of 2020 Census

Fourth Graders Write Essays To Raise Awareness Of 2020 Census

A student from P.S.257 made this poster to encourage people to fill out the census. (Photo via HITN)
5 min read
Jul
16
NYC vows to provide child care for 100K families to ease burden of part-time school schedules

NYC vows to provide child care for 100K families to ease burden of part-time school schedules

Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability. City Hall. Thursday, July 16, 2020. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.
4 min read
Jul
16
Reimagining Public Safety In NYC – OPINION

Reimagining Public Safety In NYC – OPINION

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd. (Photo: Adrian Childress/Bklyner)I don’t think there have been three words that have caused
3 min read
Jul
14
Sisters With Purpose Making A Difference In Starrett City

Sisters With Purpose Making A Difference In Starrett City

EAST NEW YORK — On a Saturday morning in late June the line at the food pantry at the Brooklyn Sports
6 min read
Jul
13
Mothers Will Bear The Brunt of The Proposed School Schedule in NYC – OPINION

Mothers Will Bear The Brunt of The Proposed School Schedule in NYC – OPINION

Photo by Charles Deluvio on UnsplashOn July 6th, New York City entered phase 3 of its reopening plan. Restaurants are
4 min read
Jul
13
Brooklyn Woman’s Death During Childbirth Spurs Renewed Outcry Over Treatment Disparities

Brooklyn Woman’s Death During Childbirth Spurs Renewed Outcry Over Treatment Disparities

By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY.  This article was originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/health/2020/7/9/21319623/
6 min read
Jul
10
No Jouvert, No West Indian Day Parade, Street Fairs Or Other Large Events

No Jouvert, No West Indian Day Parade, Street Fairs Or Other Large Events

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced yesterday that large events requiring a city events permit will be canceled through September 30th
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