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No, Brooklyn Public Library Isn't Selling Off Its Books | Top Stories

Also: Prospect Heights McDonald's Owner To Pay $1M For Work Violations | Brazilian Cafe Evicted From Bed-Stuy Home.

Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch in 2020.
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch in 2020. (Peter Senzamici)

BROOKLYN, NY — Here are some share-worthy Brooklyn stories from Patch to talk about tonight.

No, Brooklyn Public Library Isn't Selling Off Its Books

A rumor circulated that the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library was selling off its arts and music collection. Officials say nope.

Prospect Heights McDonald's Owner To Pay $1M For Work Violations: City

This is the second city investigation into the owner's McDonald's franchise for numerous workplace violations, officials said.

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Brazilian Cafe Evicted From Bed-Stuy Home, City Records Show

Cafe Tucum was evicted from its Patchen Avenue spot earlier this month, according to city records.

'Know Your Rights' Program Seeks To Empower Youth Against Misconduct

In partnership with the Legal Aid Society, the Red Hook Initiative is educating students about how to deal with police misconduct.

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