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Daily Archives: June 16, 2020

Posted inFeatured News

Out of the Penal System, Back Into Life: Friends of the Island Academy Gives Support Where None Exists

by Anna Bradley-Smith June 16, 2020January 28, 2021

“Essential Brooklyn” is an 8-part series spotlighting the people and organizations working overtime to lift up their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the ones who give the most with […]

Posted inFeatured News

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens 69 Apartments for Seniors in East New York

by Anna Bradley-Smith June 16, 2020January 28, 2021
Juneteenth
Posted inFeatured News

What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Goldman Sachs Closes on 1 Flatbush Avenue Buy With $57M Loan

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2020January 28, 2021
A gay socialist could be the first LGBTQ person of color in the New York legislature
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

A gay socialist could be the first LGBTQ person of color in the New York legislature

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2020January 28, 2021
Brooklyn 'Black Lives Matter' street mural to become pedestrian plaza: de Blasio
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Brooklyn ‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural to become pedestrian plaza: de Blasio

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2020January 28, 2021
Brooklynites Observe Juneteenth With Protests, Celebrations and Vigils
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Brooklynites Observe Juneteenth With Protests, Celebrations and Vigils

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2020January 28, 2021
Brownsville, COVID-19, Brooklyn, Coronavirus, pandemic, Eric Adams, United For Brownsville, Brighter Bites, Riverdale Community School, fresh food, food insecurity, PPE, food distribution,
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United For Brownsville Collaborates With Non Profits to Distribute Fresh Food and PPE In Brownsville

by Yannise Jean June 16, 2020January 28, 2021

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