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Brooklyn, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Brooklyn Patch network this week:

Bill De Blasio Is Officially Running For Congress In District 10

"People are hurting. They need leaders who can actually get them help now, and know how to do it, " he said. "I do know how to do it."

Park Slope And Staten Island Congressional District Nixed In New Map

Park Slope would join forces with Lower Manhattan and a swath of Brooklyn from Dumbo to Borough Park in the newly-proposed map. See it here.

SEE: Thousands Of Brooklyn NYCHA Apartments Get $434M Facelift

The massive project spanned 37 public housing buildings in Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Williamsburg and Gowanus.

'Dark History' To Repeat In Bed-Stuy With Redistricting, Leaders Warn

A congressional redistricting proposal that splits up Bed-Stuy is reminiscent of gerrymandering that faced a lawsuit in 1960s, locals say.

Patti Smith, Landmark Abortion Lawyer Join BK Library 'Night Of Ideas'

The late-night meeting of the minds will return to the Central Library this weekend — with new ways to connect with its celebrity guests.

Accessible Bathrooms, New Bridge: These Park Slope Projects Won $1.5M

New local art spaces and menstrual equity workshops are some of the other projects Park Slopers deemed worthy of $1.5 million in city funds.

Stories Of Black Brooklynites Celebrated At New 'Theatrical Exhibit'

The exhibit — put on by Medgar Evers College and the library — explores Central Brooklyn through the eyes of its present and past residents.

City Violated Federal Law In Gowanus Cleanup, Rezoning Opponents Say

Opponents of the rezoning who are suing NYC over the plan wrote a letter to the EPA saying the city also violated laws in its canal cleanup.

More Than 170 Affordable Apartments On Their Way To Brownsville

The Newport Street development will also include 40, 000 square feet of manufacturing space and open green space, according to officials.

Fake Cops Steal Phone From Turnstile-Jumping Teen In BK Subway: NYPD

The teen thought he was being questioned by police after jumping the turnstile in a Brooklyn train station.

Drunken Driver Who Blamed Girlfriend For Fatal BK Crash Sentenced: DA

Christopher Diaz slammed into a motorcyclist at 80 mph then told his girlfriend and passengers to say he wasn't driving, the DA said.

Crown Heights Mom Fights For Asthmatic Son As Moldy Ceilings Collapse

Ikorine Fairclough says her 8-year-old has spent years in and out of hospitals and pricey Airbnbs as she waits for her landlord to fix mold.

Cousin Fatally Stabbed Teen In Crown Heights: Police, Reports

Police have identified the 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed on Troy Avenue on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Mom Denied Bail In Fatal 2-Hour Beating Of 9-Year-Old: DA

Disturbing details from the arraignment reveal how Shalom Guifarro spent her final moments hiding under the bed from her mom, records show.