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Outdoor dining: Brooklyn lawmaker pushes for return of year-round program to boost small businesses

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Brooklyn pols and community groups unite in support of Haitian immigrants

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Brooklyn Borough President endorses Brad Lander in Democratic mayoral primary

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Pins, plans and progress: BP Reynoso talks 2025 at State of the Borough Address

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Speed limit in Dumbo to be lowered to 20 mph as nabe becomes Brooklyn’s first ‘Regional Slow Zone’

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BP Reynoso launches $50,000 fund to support community baby showers for new parents

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