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Daily Archives: April 24, 2018

Ghosts of Fort Greene, film, web series
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Featured News, Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

New Fort Greene-Based Web Series Wrestles with Questions of Friendship, Loyalty and Secrets

by Phyllis Huang April 24, 2018January 28, 2021

A recent Brooklyn transplant, filmmaker Lamont Pierré felt inspired to turn his discoveries about his new neighborhood into a web series. Former Hollywood filmmaker Lamont Pierré first came to New York […]

First Lady Chirlane McCray announced on Monday the launch of Brothers Thrive
Posted inCommunity Health Page, Community Health Slideshow, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Latest News, Popular

City Launches ‘Brothers Thrive’ Initiative to Promote Mental Health and Wellness in Black Communities

by Andrea Leonhardt April 24, 2018January 28, 2021
Comptroller Stringer calls for more support and policy changes to help homeless kids in schools.
Posted inFeatured News, Policy & Government

Comptroller Calls on DOE for Policy Changes to Give Homeless Kids a Fair Shot

by Andrea Leonhardt April 24, 2018January 28, 2021

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