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Daily Archives: May 17, 2021

Posted inBrownsville

Power of Two Celebrates Relocation to Brownsville

by York Chan May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Power of Two, a parent support organization, celebrated the grand opening of its newly relocated office at 21 Livonia Avenue in Brownsville last weekend with parents, children and local officials. […]

Posted inHousing

Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There’s New Help Available If You’re Struggling

by Jessy Edwards May 17, 2021May 21, 2021
vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination
Posted inCovid-19

COVID-19 Update in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Posted inRestaurants & Bars

Husband and Wife Behind Colonia Verde Open New Taco Restaurant in Williamsburg

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 21, 2021
This Challenger Could Deny Bid by the Barrons of Brooklyn to Extend Council Dynasty
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

This Challenger Could Deny Bid by the Barrons of Brooklyn to Extend Council Dynasty

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
What It Would Take for N.Y.C. Schools to Fully Reopen This Fall
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

What It Would Take for N.Y.C. Schools to Fully Reopen This Fall

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Maya Wiley gets endorsement boost from Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in her NYC mayoral bid
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

Maya Wiley Gets Endorsement Boost From Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in Her NYC Mayoral Bid

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
NYC SHOOTINGS: Two gunned down in Brooklyn and Queens as gun violence rages on
Posted inIn Other Brooklyn News

NYC SHOOTINGS: Two Gunned Down in Brooklyn and Queens as Gun Violence Rages On

by Brooklyn Reader May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

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