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Daily Archives: February 27, 2017

Charles Barron, Magnolia Tree Earth Center, 500 Men Making a Difference
Posted inBedford Stuyvesant, Brownsville, East New York, Featured News

Assemblymember Barron Gives Final Black History Month Lesson in Bed-Stuy

by Brooklyn Reader February 27, 2017January 28, 2021

If there’s one thing Assemblymember Charles Barron never has done– and likely never will do- is censor his views, insights or opinion, particularly as it relates to black people or […]

Posted inBedford Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Crown Heights, East New York, Featured News, Flatbush, Fort Greene / Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights

Brooklyn D.A. Announces New ‘Cold Case’ Unit

by Brooklyn Reader February 27, 2017January 28, 2021
Posted inBrook-Lens, Crown Heights, Featured News, Features

Photos: Crown Heights Becomes Host for 2300 Chabad Youth From Around the World

by Brooklyn Reader February 27, 2017January 27, 2021
Is Cannabis Effective in Treating Postpartum Depression?
Posted inUncategorized

Is Cannabis Effective in Treating Postpartum Depression?

by Brooklyn Reader February 27, 2017January 28, 2021

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