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Fort Greene Educator Selected For Scholastic Teacher's Cohort

Melanie Okadigwe's experience impressed a panel of judges.

Jan 21, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Arts Exchange Announces New 2024–2025 Artists in Residence

Cheri Stokes, Elisabeth Motley, and Ogemdi Ude are BAX's new artists in residence.

Jan 21, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Fiscal Officers Urge for Federal Funding for Asylum Seekers

Cities, including New York, have expended substantial local resources to assist with the arrival of tens of thousands of asylum seekers.

Jan 21, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

State Senator Chu Secures Over $130,000 in Re-Election Campaign Funds

Senator Chu's campaign received contributions from over 240 district donors.

Jan 21, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Major Disruption May Be In Store For The G This Summer

City Council Member Lincoln Restler called on the MTA to consider a more relaxed approach.

Jan 20, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Advocates, Elected Officials Launch Working Families Tax Credit Campaign

Working Families Tax Credit would combine the Empire State Child Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit and the dependent exemption into one larger sum.

Jan 20, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Revel Passes Two Million All-Electric Rideshares

New milestone comes under six months after Revel passed 1M rides.

Jan 20, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

CUNY Names Kingsborough Community College Interim President

With over 12 years of CUNY leadership experience, Suri Duitch is set to take over as head of the Brooklyn-based college

Jan 20, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Eric Adams said police do not need additional paperwork and correction officers can continue placing individuals in solitary confinement.

Jan 19, 2024 1:35 PM Read more >

Mayor Adams Touts Record Number of Affordable Units

The mayor urged lawmakers to pass additional housing tax incentives.

Jan 19, 2024 11:41 AM Read more >