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East New York’s Starrett City Area Hardest Hit with 612 Coronavirus Deaths

by Nikki Lucas The city released a report yesterday that stated there were 612 Covid-19 related deaths within the 11239 zip code area,...

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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Hosting a Telephone Town Hall On Heroes Act and COVID-19

Submitted to NYC Newswire by Nikki Lucas Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is having a telephone Town Hall to discuss the Heroes Act and the...

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VIDEO: NY State Senator Persaud Talks About Tablets for Seniors, Importance of 2020 Census, Marijuana Legislation, COVID 19, Funding for Non Profits and more

Senator Roxanne Persaud of the 19th Senate District in Brooklyn, covering East New York, Canarsie, Brownsville, Mill Basin, Sheepshead Bay,...

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VIDEO Op-Ed: De Blasio MUST Step Down After A Mother With Small Child Was Arrested by NYPD for Not Wearing Her Mask Correctly

Op-Ed by Samuel Richardson The fact that Mayor De Blasio is repeatedly explaining to New Yorkers that racism among the NYPD is “not a...

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Affordable Housing Applications Available for 37 Newly Constructed Apartments in Brownsville at 7 Livonia Avenue

This building is being constructed through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program of New York State Homes and Community Renewal and the...

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Live Interview With Senator Persaud on VOICES of East New York With Nikki Lucas Sunday May 17 at 9am

This Sunday May 17, 2020 Senator Roxanne Persaud will be live on VOICES of East New York with Nikki Lucas. Persaud is the Senator of the...

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Brownsville Church Included On List of New York City Church Sites for COVID-19 Testing from May 13 – May 24

Posted by Nikki Lucas Northwelll Health has partnered with churches throughout New York and Nassau County to provide COVID-19 testing. ...

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NYCHA Building Sanitizing Schedule To Fight COVID-19

As part of its efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, NYCHA has partnered with vendors to sanitize all of its buildings, focusing on...

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COVID-19 Testing At The Alpha School in East New York May 8 Thru May 14 Conducted by Brightpoint Health

In partnership with UJA-Federation of New York, Brightpoint Health, will offer free pop-up COVID-19 testing for a limited time at locations...

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Video of NYPD Officers From 75th Pct Making Violent Arrests in East New York: Is It Time To Fine Officers Personally For These Offenses?

Officer without a mask punching a bystander (screenshot from video) Watch the Video at the bottom of the page Last week NYPD officers from...

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