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Controversial Crown Heights Development Approved By Landmarks Commission, Opponents Fundraise for Lawsuit

Controversial Crown Heights Development Approved By Landmarks Commission, Opponents Fundraise for Lawsuit

The proposed development has been subject to a vocal community opposition since it was first presented to the LPC back in October 2020
Crown Heights Nonprofit Making a Difference, One Sole at a Time

Crown Heights Nonprofit Making a Difference, One Sole at a Time

Brooklyn stylist-turned-altruist Andre McDonnell was awarded a $30,000 grant for his nonprofit It's From The Sole, which puts shoes on the feet of the city's less fortunate.
NYC Mayoral Candidates Guess the Average House Price in Brooklyn – and Fail

NYC Mayoral Candidates Guess the Average House Price in Brooklyn – and Fail

Two candidates guessed $100,000 or below…
Can Schools Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Students Now That Pfizer's Shot Is Authorized for Kids 12 and Up?

Can Schools Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Students Now That Pfizer's Shot Is Authorized for Kids 12 and Up?

By: Kristine Bowman , Michigan State University With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for adolescents , ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms in the fall? As a
Brooklyn Nets to Hold First Overnight Youth Basketball Camps This Summer

Brooklyn Nets to Hold First Overnight Youth Basketball Camps This Summer

Brooklyn Nets Basketball Academy has teamed up with ESF Camps for an ongoing partnership, creating basketball camps for local youth

Council to Introduce New Legislation to Help Moms Get Back to Work

The pandemic has disproportionately impacted working moms, who were asked to "do the impossible" over the past year
Canarsie Homeowner Gets $50K Forgivable Loan to Fix Home as Part of New City Program

Canarsie Homeowner Gets $50K Forgivable Loan to Fix Home as Part of New City Program

NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development has launched the HomeFix program to provide affordable financing for home repairs
Affordable Housing Development 'Tops Off' in Brownsville

Affordable Housing Development 'Tops Off' in Brownsville

Vital Brookdale will provide 160 affordable homes and 25,000 square feet of health-focused community space when it opens in 2022
Caton and Flatbush Avenues Renamed in Honor of Brooklyn Leader Dr. Roy Hastick Sr.

Caton and Flatbush Avenues Renamed in Honor of Brooklyn Leader Dr. Roy Hastick Sr.

Hastick was a entrepreneur and leader in Brooklyn, founding the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Dianne Morales Envisions a City Government That Values Everyone Equally

Dianne Morales Envisions a City Government That Values Everyone Equally

The mayoral candidate is getting a lot of traction with her left-leaning progressive policy ideas.