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Find Your Boho-Chic Holiday Treasure at This Crown Heights Boutique

Find Your Boho-Chic Holiday Treasure at This Crown Heights Boutique

Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights has a myriad of mom-and-pop shops, restaurants and bars. But Reimagined BK, a new boutique, is your go-to spot for a Dior gown.
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Closing The Tech Gap in Brooklyn

Closing The Tech Gap in Brooklyn

Digital Girl, Inc. recently helped 20 older Brooklynites gain digital literacy through a class taught by area youth.
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NYC Rental Costs Hit Record High, New Law Aims to Ease Financial Burden for Renters

NYC Rental Costs Hit Record High, New Law Aims to Ease Financial Burden for Renters

The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act will relieve renters of broker fees.
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NYCEDC Unveils Innovative Solar Project for Low-Income Residents in Sunset Park

NYCEDC Unveils Innovative Solar Project for Low-Income Residents in Sunset Park

Revenue generated from the project will flow into a community wealth fund, enabling Sunset Park residents to allocate resources to their priorities.
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New 'Affordable' Housing Lottery Opens for 827 Sterling Place in Crown Heights

New 'Affordable' Housing Lottery Opens for 827 Sterling Place in Crown Heights

Eligible income ranges span from $108,000 to $218,010.
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Rideshare Drivers Demand Fair Pay, Treatment in NYC Protest

Rideshare Drivers Demand Fair Pay, Treatment in NYC Protest

Hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers protested against unfair pay and mistreatment from the rideshare companies in city wide demonstrations on Wednesday.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard's Holiday Market Buzzes With Community Spirit

Brooklyn Navy Yard's Holiday Market Buzzes With Community Spirit

The seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market was a hub of joy, creativity and entrepreneurship.
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Red Hook Gets First Retail Bank in Over a Decade

Red Hook Gets First Retail Bank in Over a Decade

New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes celebrated the soft opening of the first retail bank in Red Hook in over a decade, marking a significant milestone for the Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Higher Connections: Empowering Small Cannabis Businesses in Brooklyn

Higher Connections: Empowering Small Cannabis Businesses in Brooklyn

The cannabis summit features panel discussions, business training and grant awards.
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Tips For New Yorkers to Avoid Scams During Holiday Shopping

Tips For New Yorkers to Avoid Scams During Holiday Shopping

Beware of scammers while online shopping during the holiday season, warned New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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