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The course prepares girls of color, who are particularly underrepresented in specialized high schools, for the new SHSAT that the NYC Department of Education launched last October. Photo credit: Helicon Inc.

"It is exciting to know that a movie like Black Panther can serve as an inspiration and a symbol of hope for my children," said Janet Huger, principal of East New York Middle School of Excellence.

Five organizations were awarded $100,000 each for demonstrating creativity and impact in addressing critical challenges in the borough Cecilia Clarke, president and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation, proudly displays check for $100,000 award Photo

Hamilton proposes that 'turnstile jumping' will no longer be classified as a misdemeanor; instead, the offense will be a civil penalty of $100 or community service.

In lieu of the ongoing NYCHA heating crisis, Adams urged to better utilize city resources, expedite the bureaucratic processes, as well as increase real-time communication with residents on the progress of repairs.

While Marcy Library was closed, BPL refreshed and modernized it with paint, new tables, chairs and shelving, computers, enhanced lighting and a modern children's area with an interactive activity wall.

The Brooklyn Historical Society's online oral history portal, which documents the histories of Brooklyn's diverse ethnic and cultural communities, was recognized with a 2017 Innovation in Collection Access Award The Brooklyn Historical Society Photo:

After launching the free 3-K for All program in Brownsville last year, the initiative expands to Bedford Stuyvesant for the school year 2018-19 and to East New York the following year.

The borough's first-ever guide to Brooklyn's fabulous chocolate makers features 12 stops of chocolatey bliss - just in time for Valentine's Day! Photo credit: Explorebk.

By the end of 2018, a total of 18,000 body cameras are expected to be deployed - equipping almost the city's entire patrol force with body cameras Photo credit: www.officer.