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Brooklyn Parents Rally After News of Ivy Hill Prep Founding Principal's Sudden Removal

Brooklyn Parents Rally After News of Ivy Hill Prep Founding Principal's Sudden Removal

Dozens of parents rallied outside Ivy Hill Prep Charter School in East Flatbush Monday over the removal of the school's founding principal.Parents say the removal of Ivy Hill Prep Charter School principal Ambrosia Johnson was sudden and unethical.
Haitian Enclaves in NYC Lag Behind in COVID Vaccinations

Haitian Enclaves in NYC Lag Behind in COVID Vaccinations

Vaccination rates in the majority of New York’s Haitian neighborhoods are lagging behind the rest of the city, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
Permits Filed for 43-Story Tower at 356 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn

Permits Filed for 43-Story Tower at 356 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a 43-story mixed-use tower at 356 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn .
Brooklyn Diocese Ousts 86-Year-Old Priest Following Credible Abuse Allegations

Brooklyn Diocese Ousts 86-Year-Old Priest Following Credible Abuse Allegations

The Brooklyn Diocese announced this week that it would be relieving an 86-year-old priest of his duties after it substantiated a nearly 50-year-old sexual abuse case against him. An internal diocese investigation found that allegations made in Oct.
$15M in Accessible Upgrades Coming to Broadway Junction in BK

$15M in Accessible Upgrades Coming to Broadway Junction in BK

Long-awaited upgrades for those with disabilities are on their way to Brooklyn's third-busiest transit hub thanks to a new federal grant, officials announced this week.
Year-Round School in New York? De Blasio Makes Pitch as He Hints at Gubernatorial Run

Year-Round School in New York? De Blasio Makes Pitch as He Hints at Gubernatorial Run

As he eyes a possible political future in Albany, Mayor Bill de Blasio pitched his next big education ideas Thursday: year-round school and extended school days across New York.
NYC Man With 70+ Prior Arrests Busted for Cab, Car Break-Ins: Police

NYC Man With 70+ Prior Arrests Busted for Cab, Car Break-Ins: Police

A New York City man allegedly burglarized at least five cars on Sunday, all of them livery cabs --- and police say he has been doing the same thing for almost 40 years.
Armory Pool and Gym Prices Give Crown Heights Neighbors Sticker Shock

Armory Pool and Gym Prices Give Crown Heights Neighbors Sticker Shock

Following the grand opening  of a gym and pool complex in a city-owned Brooklyn armory, area residents promised discounts say they are perplexed by complex pricing â€" and suffering sticker shock. The Major R.
The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

On any given day in Bushwick, you’re likely to encounter a line of people circling a building with their carts at a food pantry. The New York City Food Policy Center reports that 17% of Bushwick residents face food insecurity.
Women With Children Having Harder Time Re-entering NYC Workforce

Women With Children Having Harder Time Re-entering NYC Workforce

The pandemic recession recovery isn’t reaching New York City mothers who face steep challenges in breaking back into the workforce â€" underscoring a growing child care crisis, a new report from a children’s advocacy group found.