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The New York City Water Board approved an 11.5 percent price hike for Brooklyn and city residents Monday. The hike will go into effect July 1. Many local leaders blasted the plan, saying the increase

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BK residents to get drenched with new water rates

The New York City Water Board approved an 11.5 percent price hike for Brooklyn and city residents Monday. The hike will go into effect July 1. Many local leaders blasted the plan, saying the increase

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