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Daily Archives: March 9, 2021

Posted inSmall Business

Free Online ‘University’ Could Help BK’s Women, Minority Businesses Get City Contracts

by Jessy Edwards March 9, 2021March 15, 2021

A new series of workshops is being launched by NYC’s Comptroller’s Office to help the city’s women and minority owned businesses thrive in 2021. Scott Stringer’s Minority and Women Owned […]

Posted inYoung Voices

Final Vignette: Shoelaces

by Helen Chen, Jr. Editor March 9, 2021March 10, 2021
533 Franklin Ave. Adreinne Waheed
Posted inFeatured News

For This Bed-Stuy Homeowner, a New High-Rise Next Door Has Meant No Justice, No Peace

by Nigel Roberts and Jessy Edwards March 9, 2021February 11, 2022
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

Demolition of Flatbush Savings Bank Building Is Underway, to Be Replaced by New Hotel

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Almost 6,000 People Vaccinated in 2 Weeks at Brownsville’s Teachers Preparatory High School

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Oula; Brooklyn Heights; Pregancy; COVID-19
Posted inHealth & Wellness

Oula Aims to Give Brooklyn Women Access to Quality Maternity Care

by Kimberlean Donis March 9, 2021March 10, 2021
Posted inCovid-19

Black Brooklyn Town Hall to Break Down the Facts of COVID-19 Vaccines

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 10, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

This Fertilizer King Funneled Cuomo $1 Million—and Got a New York Health-Care Empire

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Fort Greene resident Pascal to lead faith-based office in City Hall
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Fort Greene Resident Pascal to Lead Faith-Based Office in City Hall

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Backhoe that killed Brooklyn nurse belonged to ConEd subcontractor
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Backhoe That Killed Brooklyn Nurse Belonged to ConEd Subcontractor

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
This Community Garden in Brooklyn Is Breaking Down Food Barriers
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

This Community Garden in Brooklyn Is Breaking Down Food Barriers

by Brooklyn Reader March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

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