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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000037-Khari%2520Edwards%2520at%2520PS%2520IS%2520155%2520at%2520Student%2520Govt%2520Elections-5.jpg?itok=Dd-h_IvE" title="Khari Edwards at PS IS 155 at Student Govt Elections - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Transforming education for Brooklyn's future
- Education
- 3 months ago
Khari Edwards is committed to improving Brooklyn’s schools by using the Borough President's capital budget to upgrade infrastructure. His plan includes enhancements like broadband access, air conditioning, gymnasiums, and auditoriums to create better learning environments for all students.
- Education
- 3 months ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000039-SUNY%2520Downstate%2520University%2520Hospital%2520of%2520Brooklyn-5.jpg?itok=EOTP-iSZ" title="SUNY Downstate University Hospital of Brooklyn - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Khari Edwards Promises Health Equity for Brooklyn
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- 3 months ago
Brooklyn Borough President candidate Khari Edwards has pledged to allocate $500,000 annually to safety net hospitals for essential capital upgrades and new equipment, drawing from a $500 million budget the Borough President can manage. This investment aims to strengthen the infrastructure and quality of care provided to Brooklyn’s most vulnerable populations.
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- 3 months ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000042-Gowanus%2520Canal%2520Conservancy-5.jpg?itok=OoiADmRu" title="Gowanus Canal Conservancy - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Khari Edwards Advocates Climate and Green Spaces
- Climate Resilience & Green Spaces
- 3 months ago
As part of his climate resilience plan, Brooklyn Borough President candidate Khari Edwards proposes installing composting stations at NYCHA, senior, and affordable housing complexes. He aims to teach residents composting skills to reduce waste and promote sustainability within communities.
- Climate Resilience & Green Spaces
- 3 months ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000026-Khari%2520Edwards%2520Ford%2520Distribution%2520in%2520Brooklyn-5.jpg?itok=3l4_3g2b" title="Khari Edwards Food Distribution in Brooklyn - 1" typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Khari Edwards fights food insecurity with community initiatives
- Food Insecurity
- 3 months ago
Khari Edwards, running for Brooklyn Borough President, plans to combat food insecurity by partnering with local community fridge programs. He aims to increase the number of fridges throughout Brooklyn, particularly near community board offices, making food access easier for residents in need.
- Food Insecurity
- 3 months ago
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<img src="/sites/default/files/styles/minihome/public/lookatmedam/1000050-SUNY%2520Downstate%2520Medical%2520Center%2520in%2520Brooklyn-5.jpg?itok=yT-Tk7iO" title="SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn " typeof="foaf:Image" />
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">Op-ed | The state of healthcare in Central Brooklyn
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- 1 year ago
As a native Brooklynite, I know firsthand the gem Downstate Hospital has been to our community. Over the years we have seen so many of our local healthcare facilities forced to operate over capacity and underfunded, but SUNY Downstate was always different, or so we thought.
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- 1 year ago