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Nov
09
Success Academy, NYC’s Largest Charter Network, To Stay Remote Through March 2021

Success Academy, NYC’s Largest Charter Network, To Stay Remote Through March 2021

Success Academy students at the “Slam the Exam” pep rally held at the Barclays Center in 2018. (Photo: Pamela Wong/
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Nov
06
Shop Local: Brooklyn Navy Yard Launches Virtual Holiday Market

Shop Local: Brooklyn Navy Yard Launches Virtual Holiday Market

In our efforts to encourage shopping local for the holidays, we bring you news that Brooklyn Navy Yard’s 3rd
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Nov
05
Thursday Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Robberies & Assaults

Thursday Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Robberies & Assaults

WILLIAMSBURG – Cops are looking for three men who they believe were involved in an attempted robbery earlier this week. On
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Nov
05
Executive Orders on Evictions are Expiring. New Ones are Being Issued. Here’s What You Need to Know

Executive Orders on Evictions are Expiring. New Ones are Being Issued. Here’s What You Need to Know

By Allison Dikanovic, originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/11/5/21551772/cuomos-executive-orders-evictions-expiring-what-tenants-need-to-know] by THE CITY [https://www.thecity.
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Nov
05
Shop Local For The Holidays: Online

Shop Local For The Holidays: Online

The last two months of the year, traditionally dominated by holiday shopping, may be even more critical this year for
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Nov
05

January Regents Exams Are Canceled

Lights on late at Erasmus High School in Flatbush. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Reema Amin, originally published by Chalkbeat New York
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Oct
30
Remembering This Year One Tattoo At A Time

Remembering This Year One Tattoo At A Time

The Magic Cobra Tattoo Society in Williamsburg has been “slammed” since reopening, according to owner Woodz. As part of social
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Oct
29
Brooklyn Landlords Hit With Class Actions for Tricky Rent Math After Taking Tax Breaks

Brooklyn Landlords Hit With Class Actions for Tricky Rent Math After Taking Tax Breaks

By Rachel Holliday Smith. This article was originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/housing/2020/10/29/21540279/brooklyn-landlords-hit-with-class-action-for-tricky-tax-break-rent-math] by
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Oct
23
NYCHA’S Lead Paint Crisis Explodes as Known Number of Apartments Where Kids Risk Exposure Triples

NYCHA’S Lead Paint Crisis Explodes as Known Number of Apartments Where Kids Risk Exposure Triples

Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability at City Hall on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography
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Oct
20
The Green New & Improved Greenpoint Library & Environmental Education Center Is Open

The Green New & Improved Greenpoint Library & Environmental Education Center Is Open

Greenpoint Library. (Photo via Brooklyn Public Library)GREENPOINT – The new Greenpoint Library, which is also the Environmental Education Center, opened
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