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NEW BILL WILL PROTECT MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES FROM FRAUD: A new legislative package that Governor Kathy Hochul signed yesterday will strengthen New York’s nation-leading program to support Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.

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PROCEEDS FROM SOCIAL BONDS TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING: The City of New York (“the city”) has sold $1.35 billion of General Obligation Bonds, comprised of $950 million of tax-exempt fixed rate bonds and $400 million of taxable fixed-rate bonds designated as Social Bonds, Comptroller Brad Lander’s office reported today.

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SOLID WASTE NOW PICKED UP ON COLUMBUS DAY: As part of New York City’s pilot “on-holiday pick-up” program, residents who normally receive Monday trash collection should place their material at the curb this Sunday evening, October 9, between 4 p.m. and midnight, for collection beginning Monday, October 10. 

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“It’s a momentous day for the comedians and im “It’s a momentous day for the comedians and improvisers of Brooklyn. The Second City is announcing the opening of a brand new entertainment complex in the borough’s hippest neighborhood.” Read the rest of our “‘The Second City’ enters the Brooklyn comedy scene” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall, lifelike puppet of “Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall, lifelike puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, bid goodbye on Sunday to New York City after a whirlwind 19-day visit across all five boroughs. As she walked across the city, Little Amal brought attention to the plight of refugees around the world.” Read the rest of our “Little Amal leaves NYC with spectacular sendoff” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Despite threats of inclement weather, Little Am “Despite threats of inclement weather, Little Amal attracted adoring crowds of Brooklynites on the final day of her visit. She will return, and we hope readers will follow her schedules and her inspirational impact in BROOKLYN EAGLE coverage, online and in print.” Read the rest of our “Little Amal captures more hearts of Brooklyn today, as she bids us farewell” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Early in the morning of Sept. 24, more than a h “Early in the morning of Sept. 24, more than a hundred enthusiastic folks gathered at ONE15 Brooklyn Marina in Brooklyn Bridge Park for a unique adventure: rowing around the entire island of Manhattan in 26-foot Whitehall rowing gigs — a trip of almost 30 miles. Every fall for 14 years, friends and co-workers have joined together in teams to raise money for the nonprofit Rocking the Boat and its programs for youth in the South Bronx. The organization teaches the skills involved in boat building, sailing and environmental science, and provides strong social support.” Read the rest of our “SEE IT: Rowing 30 miles around Manhattan for Rocking the Boat nonprofit” article, which is linked in our bio.
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