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NYC DEP Appoints Drisana C. Hughes as Brooklyn Borough Commissioner

Prior to joining DEP, Hughes served in the White House as a special assistant for Economic Mobility and Racial Justice and Equity.

Feb 1, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

NY Governor Unveils Tuition-Free Community College Plan For Adults

Governor Kathy Hochul wants more workers in high-demand fields like nursing, teaching, technology and engineering.

Jan 31, 2025 8:32 AM Read more >

NYC Mayor Adams Denies That He Will Resign

"Who started the stupid rumor that I was stepping down on Friday? Are you out of your mind?" said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Jan 31, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 31, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Teenager Shot in Crown Heights

An investigation is ongoing.

Jan 31, 2025 3:02 AM Read more >

Driver in 2022 Fatal Bed-Stuy Hit-and-Run Appears in Court as Victim’s Family Struggles With Aftermath

Green's case is adjourned to April.

Jan 31, 2025 2:50 AM Read more >

Meta and TikTok Want Subway Surfing Lawsuit Dismissed

The MTA had said that subway surfing more than doubled around the time of Zackery's death.

Jan 31, 2025 2:21 AM Read more >

There Are 1 Million Fewer Cars in Manhattan Due to Congestion Pricing

Travel times are 10% to 30% faster at inbound river crossings since congestion pricing went into effect, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Jan 30, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >

NYC’s Early Childhood Centers See Enrollment Boom in 2024

An additional 13,800 New York City children were able to enroll in city-run early childhood education centers in the latter half of 2024, according to preliminary figures from City Hall.

Jan 30, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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