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5 Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed Last Week

Ken Thompson's suits go to those in need, trouble persists at MDC, and problems with Jared Kushner: news from Feb. 6-10

BROOKLYN, NY — Happy Sunday! Here are five Brooklyn stories that made headlines this week:

1) Watch: This Underground Brooklyn Tunnel Is Filled With 25K Pounds Of CheeseWho could have imagined the booty to be found in the ground beneath Bergen Street?

2) PHOTOS: Jared Kushner's Williamsburg Tenants Say He 'Hurts Families'People who live in Kushner's luxury Austin Nichols House say he has "consistently toed ethical and legal lines" with the construction there.

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3) Late Brooklyn District Attorney's Suits Donated To Former Prisoners — Thompson's widow said he'd be happy to know his suits will help someone make a better life for themselves.

4) Bodega Strike Raises Over $8,000 For CUNY Program That Advocates For Muslims — The fundraiser donated the money to a CUNY program that helps Muslims and others in NY whose lives are impacted by national law.

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5) Brooklyn Prison Isn't Fit For 'Civilized Country,' Attorney Says — One female inmate wasn't given medical care after breaking her foot, and had to be carried to the toilet by fellow inmates, her lawyer says.

Lead photo via Brooklyn DA

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