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Jan
14
Not Another Second: LGTBQ Seniors On Their Lost Years

Not Another Second: LGTBQ Seniors On Their Lost Years

Pat and Paulette Martin lost 56 years collectively. Photo by Karsten Thormaehlen [https://www.karstenthormaehlen.com/]On Jan 19, an
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Jan
13
No More G&T Screening After This Spring, Plan Calls For Changing Teachers Perceptions?

No More G&T Screening After This Spring, Plan Calls For Changing Teachers Perceptions?

Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability with Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza. City Hall. Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Credit:
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Jan
13
Southern Brooklyn Neglected For Vaccine Sites Despite Reporting High Infection Rates

Southern Brooklyn Neglected For Vaccine Sites Despite Reporting High Infection Rates

Despite some of the highest infection rates in the city, Southern Brooklyn is yet to get a 24/7 vaccination
2 min read
Jan
13
COVID-19 Cases Rising Faster Among Teachers & Staff

COVID-19 Cases Rising Faster Among Teachers & Staff

By Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/2021/1/12/22227990/covid-teachers-school-reopening] In New York, Texas, and a slice
5 min read
Jan
13
Affordable Housing Lotteries Open Now

Affordable Housing Lotteries Open Now

Here are the current applications open for the affordable housing lottery in Brooklyn. While most are not much less expensive
4 min read
Jan
12
Cat Cafe Gets Funding To Help With Pandemic Surge In Demand For Cats

Cat Cafe Gets Funding To Help With Pandemic Surge In Demand For Cats

Cafe cats by the window. By Alexandra Steedman.Thanks to a generous grant, Brooklyn Cat Cafe will be able to
4 min read
Jan
12
NYCHA Falsely Certified This Brooklyn Child’s Apartment Lead-Free. Now He Has Lead Poisoning — and He’s Not Alone

NYCHA Falsely Certified This Brooklyn Child’s Apartment Lead-Free. Now He Has Lead Poisoning — and He’s Not Alone

Red Hook Houses resident Sherron Paige and her son, Kyan. Courtesy of Sherron PaigeBy Greg B. Smith, THE CITY. This
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Jan
12
Exclusive: Antonio Reynoso Scores Major Progressive Endorsement in Brooklyn Borough President Race

Exclusive: Antonio Reynoso Scores Major Progressive Endorsement in Brooklyn Borough President Race

Council Member Antonio Reynoso speaking at a press conference in Williamsburg in 2017. (Photo: Paul Stremple/Bklyner)The New York
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Jan
11
New Grants For Restaurants Will Reimburse Expenses

New Grants For Restaurants Will Reimburse Expenses

A masked worker at Hole in the Wall. Photo from @holeinthewall on Instagram. Applications opened on Monday, January 11, for
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Jan
11
COVID-19 Vaccine Available to New Group: 75+ and Essential Workers

COVID-19 Vaccine Available to New Group: 75+ and Essential Workers

Vaccination form. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeAs of today, Monday, January 11th, the COVID-19 vaccine is available to the so
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