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Daily Archives: October 13, 2020

Posted inFeatured News

Controversial Fracked Gas Pipeline in Brooklyn Continues, Despite Calls to Stop Construction Immediately

by Jessy Edwards October 13, 2020January 25, 2021

Fracked gas could soon be running through a new pipeline near you, despite rising calls for construction on the North Brooklyn Pipeline to be halted immediately. National Grid started construction […]

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Posted inFeatured News

Program Announced for 13th Annual Bushwick Film Festival

by Brooklyn Reader October 13, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Why Males May Have a Worse Response to COVID-19

by Brooklyn Reader October 13, 2020January 25, 2021
NYC paramedics report uptick in coronavirus calls
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

NYC Paramedics Report Uptick in Coronavirus Calls

by Brooklyn Reader October 13, 2020January 25, 2021
Bed-Stuy Teacher Takes On Representation With New Children's Book
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Bed-Stuy Teacher Takes On Representation With New Children’s Book

by Brooklyn Reader October 13, 2020January 25, 2021
NYPD Detains Black Lives Matter Activists For More Than 30 Hours On Low-Level Charges
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

NYPD Detains Black Lives Matter Activists For More Than 30 Hours On Low-Level Charges

by Brooklyn Reader October 13, 2020January 25, 2021

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