MIDWOOD — Hundreds of Brooklyn locals gathered at a community forum, “Deciding Brooklyn’s Future,” to address some of Kings County’s most significant issues and challenges.

Hosted by community-driven philanthropic organization Brooklyn Org along with community partners, the event took place the evening of Oct. 20 at Brooklyn College’s Ingersoll Hall. The forum featured a 90-minute conversation with local leaders, community advocates and elected officials. The panel dealt with affordability, maternal health, transit infrastructure and more.

Panelists included Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assemblymember Latrice Walker, D-55, Tomorrow’s Leaders NYC founder Toyin Ayanfodun, the Women’s Empowerment Coalition of NYC CEO and founder Somia El-Rowmeim, the Flossy Org founder Jibree

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