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R. Kelly sues prison for allegedly placing him on 'punitive' suicide watch
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R. Kelly sues prison for allegedly placing him on ‘punitive’ suicide watch

by Brooklyn Reader July 3, 2022July 3, 2022

R. Kelly sues prison for allegedly placing him on ‘punitive’ suicide watch R. Kelly is suing the Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn after being placed on suicide watch for what his […]

Mayor Eric Adams and Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Tour Problematic Areas in East New York To Partner on Solutions
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Mayor Eric Adams and Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Tour Problematic Areas in East New York To Partner on Solutions

by Brooklyn Reader June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
Black, Latina trans community celebrates Juneteenth
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Black, Latina trans community celebrates Juneteenth

by Brooklyn Reader June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
Apply for This Unique Affordable Housing Opportunity in DUMBO with Rents Ranging From $537 to $2,132 per mth
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Apply for This Unique Affordable Housing Opportunity in DUMBO with Rents Ranging From $537 to $2,132 per mth

by Brooklyn Reader June 20, 2022June 20, 2022
NY Cops Arrest Teens Over ‘Free Palestine’ Assault on Jewish Man in Brooklyn
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NY Cops Arrest Teens Over ‘Free Palestine’ Assault on Jewish Man in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
The New York Community Trust Awards $14.6 Million in Grants to 86 Nonprofits
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The New York Community Trust Awards $14.6 Million in Grants to 86 Nonprofits

by Brooklyn Reader June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
LIRR ridership surges, outpacing pre-pandemic passenger levels
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LIRR ridership surges, outpacing pre-pandemic passenger levels

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2022June 16, 2022
Trust for Public Land, Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Kevin Durant, NYC Dept. Of Environmental Protection Partner to Unveil New Community Schoolyard in Brooklyn
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Trust for Public Land, Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Kevin Durant, NYC Dept. Of Environmental Protection Partner to Unveil New Community Schoolyard in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader June 14, 2022June 14, 2022
Just 5 Months Into His Term, Adams Is Busy Raising Money to Win Another
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by Brooklyn Reader June 13, 2022June 13, 2022
New crop of Haitian politicos vow to engage deeper with community
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New crop of Haitian politicos vow to engage deeper with community

by Brooklyn Reader June 12, 2022June 13, 2022
Bed-Stuy councilmember joins fight to preserve 441 Willoughby Ave.
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Bed-Stuy councilmember joins fight to preserve 441 Willoughby Ave.

by Brooklyn Reader June 9, 2022June 9, 2022
Brooklyn Students Paint Prospect Park Benches With Artwork Against War, Bullying
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Brooklyn Students Paint Prospect Park Benches With Artwork Against War, Bullying

by Brooklyn Reader June 7, 2022June 7, 2022
Fireworks Spark Active Shooter Fears, Panic at 2 NYC Malls
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Fireworks Spark Active Shooter Fears, Panic at 2 NYC Malls

by Brooklyn Reader June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
This High School Musical Teaches Confidence, Power and Teamwork
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This High School Musical Teaches Confidence, Power and Teamwork

by Brooklyn Reader June 3, 2022June 3, 2022
4 men killed in separate NYC shootings over bloody 6-hour period: cops
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4 men killed in separate NYC shootings over bloody 6-hour period: cops

by Brooklyn Reader June 2, 2022June 2, 2022
Romantic Depot, Clinton Hill reach climactic peace treaty, will be intimately involved going forward
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Romantic Depot, Clinton Hill reach climactic peace treaty, will be intimately involved going forward

by Brooklyn Reader June 2, 2022June 2, 2022
Man shot, critically wounded as he sits in car in Brooklyn
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Man shot, critically wounded as he sits in car in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader June 2, 2022June 2, 2022
The 2022 Albany Power 100
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The 2022 Albany Power 100

by Brooklyn Reader June 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Hospitalizations and infections curves appear to flatten as NYC remains in high spread level
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Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Hospitalizations and infections curves appear to flatten as NYC remains in high spread level

by Brooklyn Reader May 31, 2022May 31, 2022
Parades, premiers and prizefights: 13 things to do this (long) weekend
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Parades, premiers and prizefights: 13 things to do this (long) weekend

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

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