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Daily Archives: February 24, 2021

Posted inTechnology

BK Climate Tech CEO Raises $63M to ‘Green’ Buildings, Slams North BK Pipeline

by Jessy Edwards February 24, 2021March 5, 2021

Brooklyn climate tech entrepreneur Donnel Baird may have just raised $63 million in Series A funding for his company BlocPower, but he’s not mincing his words when it comes to […]

Posted inCrime

Man Arrested for Morgan Ave Subway Attacks Charged with Hate Crime

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
remote learning, productivity, online, virtual
Posted inYoung Voices

3 Productivity Tips During Quarantine

by Helen Chen, Jr. Editor February 24, 2021February 26, 2021
subway, transport
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

South-East Brooklyn Could Get New Subway Line

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inLocal Voices

“Be Best!”

by Michael Milton February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Gabourey Sidibe broke barriers, defied stereotypes and is defining her own success
Posted inBlack History Month

Feb 24: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Gabourey Sidibe

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inCrime

Brooklyn Rapper Bobby Shmurda Released from Prison

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inSponsored

2021 Kentucky Derby Odds Ranking: Risen Star Mandaloun Takes The Lead

by Sponsored February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Family of woman slain in domestic violence incident calls for removal of 2 NYPD officers
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Family of Woman Slain in Domestic Violence Incident Calls for Removal of 2 NYPD Officers

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Brooklyn Real Estate Empire Strained With Rental Bankruptcy

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Despite arrest, subway stabbings lead to renewed fear of crime
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Despite Arrest, Subway Stabbings Lead to Renewed Fear of Crime

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
How Well Is the City Actually Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for the Vulnerable?
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

How Well Is the City Actually Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for the Vulnerable?

by Brooklyn Reader February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

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