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Daily Archives: September 1, 2020

Posted inCommunity Health Slideshow

NBA Veteran Taj Gibson Brings Major Renovation to Hometown Park in Fort Greene

by Tramane Harris September 1, 2020January 28, 2021

In partnership with Scotch Painter’s Tape and Project Backboard, Knicks power forward Taj Gibson and his foundation unveiled new courts Saturday at Ingersoll Houses, Forbes reports. The organizations found basketball […]

Posted inUncategorized

Lawsuit Filed Against NYPD Alleging Traumatic Raid of East New York Family’s Apartment

by Jackson Ferrari Ibelle September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Barclays Center Will Be Turned Into a Polling Site for the General Election

by Brooklyn Reader September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
caton market, flatbush
Posted inFeatured News

Flatbush Caton Market is Gearing Up for West Indian Day Celebrations

by Kimberlean Donis September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
Taj Gibson Is All About Community And New York State Of Mind
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News, In Other Brooklyn News Featured

Taj Gibson Is All About Community And New York State Of Mind

by Brooklyn Reader September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
N.Y.C. to Pay $5.9 Million in Death of Transgender Woman at Rikers
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

N.Y.C. to Pay $5.9 Million in Death of Transgender Woman at Rikers

by Brooklyn Reader September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

The Eco–Yogi Slumlords of Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
Latoya Shauntay Snell Wants You to Keep Learning and Showing Up
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Latoya Shauntay Snell Wants You to Keep Learning and Showing Up

by Brooklyn Reader September 1, 2020January 28, 2021
Bar owners call on state, city to allow indoor dining
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Bar Owners Call on State, City to Allow Indoor Dining

by Brooklyn Reader September 1, 2020January 28, 2021

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