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Daily Archives: May 3, 2021

Posted inCovid-19

What Are the Blood Clots Associated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine? 4 Questions Answered

by Brooklyn Reader May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

By: Mousumi Som, Oklahoma State University Two vaccines – the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. and the AstraZeneca vaccine in Europe – have been linked to an increased […]

Posted inFlatbush

Flatbush Organizations Call for Community Farm Versus Affordable Housing

by Christopher Edwards May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Jo Anne Simon
Posted inPolicy & Government

Skills Honed As Community Advocate Would Guide Jo Anne Simon’s BK Borough Presidency

by Nigel Roberts May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Explore Art, Culture and History in Fort Greene This Weekend

by Brooklyn Reader May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Design and Construction, Vincent Sapienza, Jamie Torres-Springer, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, Councilmember Stephen Levin
Posted inBushwick

Historic Department of Environmental Protection Facility Completes $31.6 Billion Refurbishment

by Bryan Belmont May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Sexual Harassment Allegations Roil N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: 5 Takeaways

by Brooklyn Reader May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Brooklyn Man Claims He Was Framed for 1998 Murder by the Real Killer — His Close Friend

by Brooklyn Reader May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Stringer vows to press on after losing supporters in NYC mayoral race
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Stringer Vows to Press on After Losing Supporters in NYC Mayoral Race

by Brooklyn Reader May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Former college basketball player is nightmare neighbor who rents his Brooklyn apartments for all-night parties and music video shoots: suit
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Former College Basketball Player Is Nightmare Neighbor Who Rents His Brooklyn Apartments for All-Night Parties and Music Video Shoots: Suit

by Brooklyn Reader May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

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