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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.
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.
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
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.
There's a Trans And Nonbinary Swim Night in Crown Heights

There's a Trans And Nonbinary Swim Night in Crown Heights

The Brooklyn Pride Center hosts a monthly swim night at the pool in the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, the Gothamist reported.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Lithium-Ion Battery Causes Fire in Midwood

Lithium-Ion Battery Causes Fire in Midwood

There have been more than 100 lithium-ion battery fire investigations so far this year, according to the FDNY.
Subway Service Disrupted by Fallen Tree on Tracks in Ditmas Park

Subway Service Disrupted by Fallen Tree on Tracks in Ditmas Park

The MTA says it wants to get to the root of the problem.
Brooklyn Street Renaming Honors Gun Violence Victim

Brooklyn Street Renaming Honors Gun Violence Victim

The street where the teen was killed is now called Akeal Christopher Way.
$16B Worth of MTA Upgrades Now on Hold, Report

$16B Worth of MTA Upgrades Now on Hold, Report

MTA officials said planned work will be stopped because the governor paused congestion pricing, according to the Gothamist.