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November 2, 2015

Wealth gap between blacks and whites in America, NYC wider than ever: report

“The wealth gap between black and white in America and New York City is wider than ever, according to a report unveiled Friday by the city’s Congressional members.”  …
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October 28, 2015

Future Flatbush Anchor Readies To Set Sail

“DUMBO might be Brooklyn’s Silicon Alley and and you can’t walk in Williamsburg without bumping into a hipster, but Brooklyn’s heart has always been Flatbush – and a bevy of…
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October 28, 2015

BlackStar News: City Awards Brooklyn’s Caton Market Development Project To Black-owned Company

“BRP Development Corporation (BRP), an African American-owned firm has been selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) for a multi-million…
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October 23, 2015

Protest over anti-Haitian job posting

“Caribbean American legislators in New York have expressed outrage over a job listing published in the New City Pennysaver that specifically excludes individuals who are…
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October 23, 2015

Nation’s capital celebrates Brooklyn

“U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (at podium), a Brooklyn native, joined his colleagues in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to celebrate Brooklyn with a night recognizing the borough.”  …
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October 21, 2015

Bichotte, Clarke Call On Feds To Investigate Upstate Discrimination

“Midwood Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte yesterday lambasted a healthcare employer and an upstate Pennysaver that allegedly violated Federal civil rights laws for advertising…
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