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Home » Archives for December 18, 2020

Daily Archives: December 18, 2020

Posted inFeatured News

Lantern Festival Coming to Brooklyn’s Domino Park to Celebrate 2020’s Shortest Day

by Brooklyn Reader December 18, 2020January 25, 2021

Although it feels like we’ve just hit winter, the shortest day is already upon us. This Monday will mark the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and in […]

mural, woodhull hospital, imani
Posted inFeatured News

The Week in COVID-19 (12/18/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

by Brooklyn Reader December 18, 2020January 25, 2021
Brooklyn, Brownsville, Jeremiah Program, nonprofit, education, children, family, community, COVID-19, pandemic, Chastity Lord
Posted inFeatured News

Brownsville’s Jeremiah Program Is Uplifting Low-Income Single Moms

by Yannise Jean December 18, 2020January 25, 2021
Toy Drives During The Pandemic Holiday Season
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Toy Drives During The Pandemic Holiday Season

by Brooklyn Reader December 18, 2020January 25, 2021
With evictions looming, advocates urge NYC to accelerate universal right to counsel
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News, In Other Brooklyn News Featured

With Evictions Looming, Advocates Urge NYC to Accelerate Universal Right to Counsel

by Brooklyn Reader December 18, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

‘Laughing Stock of the City’: BK Dems’ First Full Virtual Meeting Devolves Into 13-Hour Zoom Call From Hell

by Brooklyn Reader December 18, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

by Brooklyn Reader December 18, 2020January 25, 2021

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