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Former Brooklyn Public School Teacher and Daily News Hometown Hero Tricia Moses Lost to COVID-19: ‘She’s Helping Us Even in Her Death’

Former Brooklyn Public School Teacher and Daily News Hometown Hero Tricia Moses Lost to COVID-19: ‘She’s Helping Us Even in Her Death’

Tricia Moses devoted her life to teaching, and now after her death she’s still offering valuable lessons.
Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: This Brooklyn Area With Lowest Vaxxed Population in NYC Had the Highest Virus Rates This Week

Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: This Brooklyn Area With Lowest Vaxxed Population in NYC Had the Highest Virus Rates This Week

More than 90,000 people live in the Borough Park area of Brooklyn, but only 43% of them are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest city Health Department figures.
The Potential Future of Gifted Programs in N.Y.C. Schools

The Potential Future of Gifted Programs in N.Y.C. Schools

New York City’s public schools  have long been among the most racially segregated in the nation . And one system that is a glaring symbol of that dynamic is the city’s gifted and talented classes .
Pandemic Bike Boom Fizzles — But Long-Term Data Shows ‘Cycling Is a Thing’ in NYC, Says DOT Commish

Pandemic Bike Boom Fizzles — But Long-Term Data Shows ‘Cycling Is a Thing’ in NYC, Says DOT Commish

New York City’s pandemic era bike boom fizzled this summer â€" but Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman on Thursday pointed to years-long trends he said showed cycling is here to stay.
Officers Race Through Brooklyn to Save Life of 1-Year-Old

Officers Race Through Brooklyn to Save Life of 1-Year-Old

For a first responder, there is almost nothing more urgent than a baby who is about to die. Body-worn camera video shows the race through Brooklyn to save a 1-year-old's life. "You think, like wow - this is somebody's child," said NYPD Sgt.
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 1510 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 1510 Gates Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1510 Gates Avenue, an 11-story residential building in Bushwick , Brooklyn. Designed by NY Building Associates Inc. and developed by The Horizon Group , the structure yields 70 residences.
BK Sees 'Most Alarming' Traffic Fatality Increase Of NYC: Study

BK Sees 'Most Alarming' Traffic Fatality Increase Of NYC: Study

In a record-breaking summer  for traffic deaths in New York City, no borough saw more of an increase than Brooklyn, according to a new study.
‘I Basically Told Them What They Wanted to Hear’: Retired NYPD Detective’s Tactics Under Scrutiny as Man Seeks Exoneration in Murder Case

‘I Basically Told Them What They Wanted to Hear’: Retired NYPD Detective’s Tactics Under Scrutiny as Man Seeks Exoneration in Murder Case

For more than 30 years, James Jenkins has been in prison on a murder conviction, but he insists he’s an innocent man. Jenkins was convicted in a case worked by retired NYPD Det. Louis Scarcella.
Socialist Organizer David Alexis Announces Primary Challenge to State Sen. Kevin Parker

Socialist Organizer David Alexis Announces Primary Challenge to State Sen. Kevin Parker

Democratic socialist organizer David Alexis has announced plans to mount a primary challenge for central Brooklyn State Sen. Kevin Parker, as the 2022 election cycle heats up with a number of left-leaning contenders expected.
Largest Public Library System in U.S. Ends Late Fees in Push for Equity

Largest Public Library System in U.S. Ends Late Fees in Push for Equity

The largest public library system in the country is no longer charging late fees â€" and is clearing the books for those with outstanding debts.