by Erin Conlon 
During early July’s heatwave and subsequent power outages, The Coffee Shop, North Brooklyn Mutual Aid, and more community members came together to help neighbors in need of electricity, air conditioning, and relief.
Rolling blackouts throughout the area, particularly east of McGolrick Park, left many without power or reprieve from rising temperatures. In response, The Coffee Shop at 269 Nassau Avenue extended its hours, closing at 8 PM as opposed to its usual 5…
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