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WEBBrooklyn Stylist Turns Braids Into Fashion Week Showstoppers. Brooklyn Teachers Use Own Money, Fundraisers to Purchase Classroom Supplies. NY Fashion Week Casting Call Draws Diverse Brooklyn Talent. Adams Defends Safety Measures Amid West Indian Day Parade Shooting. Despite Violence, West Indian …
City Offers $4,000 Housing Grants to Migrant Families, Report Says
WEB2 hours ago · The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has provided $4,000 in grants to 150 migrant families as part of a new pilot program aimed at helping them move from city shelters into permanent housing, according to the Gothamist.. The initiative, called the Asylee Moveout Assistance program, targets asylum-seeking families and pregnant women living in 62 emergency shelters.
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WEBBrooklyn Records Major Decline in Gun Violence Between June And August. There were 11% fewer shooting incidents between June-August compared to the same period last year. about 11 hours ago Read more >.
Brooklyn Gang Members Charged With Drive-by Shooting
WEB3 hours ago · Members of the Folk Nation Gangster Disciples face federal charges for spraying bullets at a group of people during a Father’s Day drive-by in Brooklyn. The 2022 shooting, which was one of the “drills” the violent gang would run by driving into enemy turf and targeting groups of young rivals, left a man wounded and sent others scrambling for safety, according to court filings.
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WEBAug 25, 2024 · This year's festival, which took place at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, August 23 - August 24, was hosted by BRIC's "Celebrate Brooklyn." Aug 25, 2024 8:54 AM Read more >.
Immigrant Stories Shine in Photo Campaign in Times Square, …
WEB3 days ago · The photos can be seen at The Plaza at 300 Ashland, as a co-presentation with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, from now through Sept. 16. The "New York Proud" campaign features a photo series that showcases the personal journeys of immigrant New Yorkers. Over 200 portraits will be displayed across subway platforms and public spaces throughout ...
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WEBAbout BKReader - BKReader. BK Reader is a digital daily news and information source covering Brooklyn– New York City’s fastest-growing borough. Founded in 2013, BK Reader highlights the cultural vibrancy and ethnic diversity of Brooklyn’s 2.6 million residents through journalism in six areas: business development, health & wellness ...
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WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Here Are The Results of The Investigation Into 127 Police Misconduct Complaints From 2020 Protests in BK
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WEBCABS Health Network Celebrates New Location in Bed-Stuy. The Pfizer Building is located at 630 Flushing Ave. Aug 4, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >.
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WEBAug 6, 2024 · The ADU pilot program provides up to $395,000 in funding for qualified homeowners who want to build or convert an ADU on their property. The state senator representing Bushwick and Cypress Hills said she wants to tax home flippers during a public meeting on Thursday. The Brooklyn Democratic Party ...