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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A shelter for unhoused families with kids stands out in Brooklyn

A new Brooklyn shelter provides apartment-style transitional housing for formerly homeless families, with potential conversion to permanent affordable housing if shelter demand decreases.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Brooklyn Borough Hall rings in Year of the Horse with lion dance, food and celebration * Brooklyn Paper

That's exactly what this evening is all about. The Horse represents strength and energy, both of which help capture the vibrancy of our borough's AAPI communities. I was overjoyed to see so many Brooklynites join our festivities, and I am so thankful to our partners for helping bring this event to life.
Brooklyn
US politics
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

ICE Detains Brooklyn Deacon During Immigration Raid: Report

ICE detained Sebastian Renoj Ordoñez, a longtime Brooklyn church deacon and community leader, prompting local outrage and calls for his release.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Brooklyn community mourns loss of beloved Rev. Clinton Miller

Rev. Clinton Miller, longtime leader of Brown Memorial Baptist Church, died, leaving the congregation and wider Brooklyn community grieving his ministry, outreach, and leadership.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

AAPI Night transforms Barclays Center as Nets spotlight Brooklyn's diverse voices | amNewYork

These themed nights let fans truly feel seen, as Jackie Wilson, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, told amNY. He has made it his mission to connect the team with the fans through these initiatives. Wilson delicately crafts these intricate nights to enhance the experience of watching a game, it's more immersive than you'd think. The arena buzzes with excitement, matching any typical basketball game, but the representation throughout the crowd and on the screen creates a magical atmosphere.
Brooklyn
Television
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

'Sex and the City' fans fete 'most iconic' star's 69th birthday with quirky NYC events

Fans run 6.9-kilometer routes in Brooklyn to celebrate Kim Cattrall's 69th birthday, ending at a bar for cocktails and Sex and the City episodes.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

Brooklyn community leaders demand accountability from developers for promised affordable housing units, hinting at potential legal action over missed deadlines.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

PREMIUMGreen-Wood President Richard Moylan recalls his 40-year tenure and reveals plans for retirement

Moylan officially announced his retirement as president of Green-Wood in 2024, marking the end of a significant era for the historic cemetery.
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