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Medgar Evers College Poised to Grow Cannabis Minor Program

Medgar Evers College Poised to Grow Cannabis Minor Program

The Cannabis Minor Degree Program at Medgar Evers— the first degree of its kind in the entire CUNY system– will provide students the business skills necessary to get in on one of the country's fastest-growing new industries.
Mayor Adams Announces an Additional $171M for Homeless Services, Beginning in 2023

Mayor Adams Announces an Additional $171M for Homeless Services, Beginning in 2023

This year's allocation-- the largest of its kind to be made by the city toward homeless services-- will be allocated every year beginning next fiscal year.
Summerstage 2022 Lineup Announced: MC Solaar, George Clinton, Stephanie Mills and More to Headline

Summerstage 2022 Lineup Announced: MC Solaar, George Clinton, Stephanie Mills and More to Headline

In Brooklyn, participants can look forward to performances by The Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Sampa the Great and more!
Family of Brooklyn Teacher Killed in Maryland Receives More Than $100,000 in Donations

Family of Brooklyn Teacher Killed in Maryland Receives More Than $100,000 in Donations

The wife and son of a Brooklyn teacher killed in an accident in his hometown of Annapolis, Maryland have received an outpouring of community support since his tragic death.
NY State Considers Passing New Law, After Police Officer's Illegal Interrogation is Caught on Video

NY State Considers Passing New Law, After Police Officer's Illegal Interrogation is Caught on Video

Ever since the Exonerated Five were interrogated as youth and coerced into false confessions more than 30 years ago, New York State has failed to curb deceptive interrogation tactics used by the police. 
He's Running for Office in Brooklyn and Facing Accusations of Antisemitism ... Despite Being Jewish Himself

He's Running for Office in Brooklyn and Facing Accusations of Antisemitism ... Despite Being Jewish Himself

Rapper Soul Khan — real name, Noah Weston — is running for political office as district leader but faces pushback for his stance on Israel and policing
Who Cares About the Small Businesses of East Brooklyn?

Who Cares About the Small Businesses of East Brooklyn?

“Why do people of color always have to be displaced before they’re finally like, ‘You know what? Time to improve,'" said Camille Newman, director of the Brooklyn Women's Business Center in East New York.
At Liberation Diploma Plus High School for Transferred Teens, the Counselors are the REAL 'Ride-or-Dies'

At Liberation Diploma Plus High School for Transferred Teens, the Counselors are the REAL 'Ride-or-Dies'

Two local high school counselors speak out about why having counselors in NYC's public schools is so important
The Bed-Stuy Olympian Paving the Way for Today's Young Runners

The Bed-Stuy Olympian Paving the Way for Today's Young Runners

Cheryl Toussaint trains girls and young women, to bring out their inner spark and compete in a free, pre-Olympic track and field program.
Report: As COVID's Threat Moves from Pandemic to Endemic, People are Less Likely to Get Booster

Report: As COVID's Threat Moves from Pandemic to Endemic, People are Less Likely to Get Booster

An EmblemHealth study finds public attitudes toward prevention measures drastically change as awareness shifts to living with COVID long-term.