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City Report Says Social Media Use is Toxic For Young People

City Report Says Social Media Use is Toxic For Young People

The report found that the rate of social media use and impact vary by neighborhood, poverty and the type of school the child attended.
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Eastern Parkway Will be Car-Free on August 24

Eastern Parkway Will be Car-Free on August 24

New Yorkers can enjoy nearly 20 miles of car-free streets throughout July and August.
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P.S. 91 Kindergarten Class Celebrates Saving For The Future

P.S. 91 Kindergarten Class Celebrates Saving For The Future

More than 60 children have about $15,000 for college and career training in their NYC Scholarship Accounts.
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Survey: Lack of Child Care Keeps Migrant Candy Sellers Underground

Survey: Lack of Child Care Keeps Migrant Candy Sellers Underground

Of those surveyed, 83% have aspirations to pursue other lines of work and have not been able to due to limitations in childcare.
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Audit Finds NYPD’s ShotSpotter Gunshot-Detection System is Faulty

Audit Finds NYPD’s ShotSpotter Gunshot-Detection System is Faulty

The Comptroller’s audit found that the NYPD spent thousands of hours responding to unconfirmed ShotSpotter alerts.
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Heat-Exacerbated Deaths Increased in the Past Decade in NYC, Report

Heat-Exacerbated Deaths Increased in the Past Decade in NYC, Report

Black New Yorkers suffered the most from the heat, according to the report from city Heath Department.
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Mayor Adams Launches City’s First Community Hiring Effort

Mayor Adams Launches City’s First Community Hiring Effort

The effort aims to create job opportunities for underserved New Yorkers.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music Elevates Amy Cassello as New Artistic Director

Brooklyn Academy of Music Elevates Amy Cassello as New Artistic Director

In addition to Cassello's appointment, Tamara McCaw was named as the inaugural Mikki Shepard Curatorial Fellow.
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Inaugural THRIVE Fest Celebrates Creativity, Wellness for Black Business Owners

Inaugural THRIVE Fest Celebrates Creativity, Wellness for Black Business Owners

Panel discussions, fitness sessions, and ample networking opportunities were featured at the festival organized by the Cornrows and Cornbread Collective
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Sammy's Law to Reduce Speed Limits Near Select Schools, Open Streets

Sammy's Law to Reduce Speed Limits Near Select Schools, Open Streets

Many streets in Brooklyn will see speed limits reduced to 20 mph, and in some areas to 10 mph.
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