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¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Brooklyn

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Brooklyn

There are lots of dancing and music events, along with a puppet show and park clean-up, that will celebrate the cultural heritage of Hispanic Americans this month.
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City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

City legislators want to study the damaging effects of slavery on Black Americans.
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NYPD Commissioner Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

NYPD Commissioner Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

Tom Donlon, a former FBI official, was named as interim commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams.
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Harris Gets Brooklyn's Support, But Faces Divided Opinions

Harris Gets Brooklyn's Support, But Faces Divided Opinions

Voters interviewed by BK Reader agreed that the vice president was clear in outlining her policies during Tuesday night's debate when compared to the former president.
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Mayor Won't Remove NYPD Commissioner, Eyes Reelection Amid New FBI Raids

Mayor Won't Remove NYPD Commissioner, Eyes Reelection Amid New FBI Raids

Mayor Eric Adams said he was surprised to hear about the federal raids during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
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Windsor Terrace Divided Over Lot Rezoning Proposal

Windsor Terrace Divided Over Lot Rezoning Proposal

The rezoning plan for 467 Prospect Ave. sparked heated debate at Monday's Community Board 7 meeting.
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Photos: Election Issues Unpacked by MSNBC Hosts at BAM

Photos: Election Issues Unpacked by MSNBC Hosts at BAM

Brooklyn had a prime seat to MSNBC experts breaking down key topics ahead of the presidential election.
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Brooklyn Speech Pathologist Turns Storytime Into Spanish Lessons

Brooklyn Speech Pathologist Turns Storytime Into Spanish Lessons

Sunset Park resident Vanessa Mera Grund has authored two books in her bilingual book series.
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Brooklyn Stylist Turns Braids Into Fashion Week Showstoppers

Brooklyn Stylist Turns Braids Into Fashion Week Showstoppers

Braids, beads, crimps and curls. Here's how one Brooklyn celebrity braider is getting ready for New York Fashion Week, which starts today.
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Brooklyn Teachers Use Own Money, Fundraisers to Purchase Classroom Supplies

Brooklyn Teachers Use Own Money, Fundraisers to Purchase Classroom Supplies

The average teacher spends anywhere from $500 to $750 of their own money each year to keep their classes stocked.
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