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Daily Archives: August 20, 2020

COVID-19, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Michael Gordon, composer, songs, music, community, Cherry Esplanade
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Honors Lives Lost to COVID-19

by Yannise Jean August 20, 2020January 28, 2021

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is using Cherry Esplanade as a memorial to honor the 23,000 victims lost to COVID-19 in New York City. Serving as a backdrop for visitors to reflect, […]

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Yvette Clarke in front of the post office at Cadman Plaza
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Pols Charge Changes to USPS as Voter Suppression

by Kevin Limiti August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inUncategorized

Brooklyn School District 13 Creates Own Plan for Reopening

by Tramane Harris August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
small business
Posted inFeatured News

Facebook to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses Through Grant Program

by Brooklyn Reader August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

What ‘Defund The Police’ Means In A New York Neighborhood With High Homicide Rates and a History of Struggling for Justice

by Brooklyn Reader August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
Park Slope Sees Lowest Coronavirus Antibody Test Rate In Brooklyn
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Park Slope Sees Lowest Coronavirus Antibody Test Rate In Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
CPC Gives Thumbs Up to Industry City Rezoning Plan
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

CPC Gives Thumbs Up to Industry City Rezoning Plan

by Brooklyn Reader August 20, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News, In Other Brooklyn News Featured

New York City Teachers’ Union Ready to Strike if They Believe Schools Aren’t Safe From COVID-19

by Brooklyn Reader August 20, 2020January 28, 2021

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