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City to Expand Careers Program for Students

City to Expand Careers Program for Students

FutureReadyNYC, a program designed to prepare students for the workforce through career-connected mentorships and industry-aligned learning, will be expanded to include HVAC and building decarbonation programs.
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Red Hook Gets First Retail Bank in Over a Decade

Red Hook Gets First Retail Bank in Over a Decade

New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes celebrated the soft opening of the first retail bank in Red Hook in over a decade, marking a significant milestone for the Brooklyn neighborhood.
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NYC DEP Launches Citywide Upgrade of Water Meter Reading Devices

NYC DEP Launches Citywide Upgrade of Water Meter Reading Devices

The upgrades are mandatory for all property owners and will be provided for free.
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Higher Connections: Empowering Small Cannabis Businesses in Brooklyn

Higher Connections: Empowering Small Cannabis Businesses in Brooklyn

The cannabis summit features panel discussions, business training and grant awards.
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Maya Kornberg Launches Campaign For Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District

Maya Kornberg Launches Campaign For Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District

Maya Kornberg, a political scientist and professor, said she will run against City Council Member Shahana Hanif in the June 2025 primary.
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Brooklyn’s First Great Chanukah Doughnut Duel to Celebrate Sweet Holiday Traditions

Brooklyn’s First Great Chanukah Doughnut Duel to Celebrate Sweet Holiday Traditions

Eat doughnuts, Brooklyn!
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LockerNYC Expands Brooklyn Locations Ahead of Holiday Season

LockerNYC Expands Brooklyn Locations Ahead of Holiday Season

The city announced the expansion of a secure public delivery locker program to help stifle package theft.
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NYC and Bridgetown, Barbados Sign Sister Cities Agreement in Honor of Shirley Chishlom

NYC and Bridgetown, Barbados Sign Sister Cities Agreement in Honor of Shirley Chishlom

The historic agreement celebrates the shared history, economic development and the cultural contributions of the Barbadian diaspora in New York City.
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New Lots Library Redesign Honors African Burial Ground, Community Legacy

New Lots Library Redesign Honors African Burial Ground, Community Legacy

East New York will get a new 25,000-square-foot library space honoring the site’s history as a formerly unacknowledged African Burial Ground.
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City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

Amid a historic 1.4% vacancy rate, New York City officials approved a plan to change its zoning laws so more homes can be built.
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