via BK Reader
Making Halloween Less Scary for Kids’ Teeth
The Brownsville Multi-Service Health Center swapped sweets for healthy snacks, because cavities hurt.
Place: Brooklyn
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Teen Podcasters Give Voice to Their Lives
In a Brooklyn school district where many students struggle with English Language Arts, audio storytelling is a way to make reading and writing accessible.
via Gothamist
Valet Parking Latest Hurdle in Space Race
In car-heavy Bay Ridge, blocking off street spots is “not only illegal, it’s totally obnoxious.”
via NYCITY NEWS SERVICE
Marathon 2019: Why It’s More Than a Race
The runners who braved daunting challenges and the New Yorkers who went the distance to support them.
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Newkirk Plaza Wants to See More Cops
Store owners say police are often only visible after a crime has already happened.
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Festival Connects Readers, Storytellers
The Brooklyn Book Festival, in its 14th year, brings together book lovers and the authors who captivate them.
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Acrimony Reigns at Bike Safety Forum
A community forum on bike lanes and cyclist safety quickly became rancorous in Park Slope.
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In Red Hook, Students Strike for Climate
Students in Red Hook joined a worldwide protest to press for action on climate change.