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The new schoolyard at P.S. 180 The SEEALL Academy features a storm-water capturing turf soccer field, a running track, volleyball court and basketball practice hoops, colorful play equipment, an outdoor classroom, shade trees, gardens and other permeable surfaces that reduce flooding and help cool the area.

Climate justice advocates and elected officials urged the state to increase public renewable energy projects to total 15 gigawatts from 7 gigawatts.

A new state-of-the-art basketball hub launched in Greenpoint with support from NBA and WNBA stars, aiming to develop the next generation of players.

Discover Fort Greene’s rich Black history and culture on a free guided walking tour led by historian Suzanne Spellen. Tours run Sept. 20, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15.

New York State is investing $80 million through capital grants for arts and cultural nonprofits. Applications are open now through Jan. 13, 2026.

Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) will bring 283 affordable apartments and a new cultural center.

Mayor Eric Adams said 350,000 New York City public school students will receive free LTE and 5G Chromebooks this school year, closing the digital divide for working families.

The 2025 Book Prize went to Emet North for fiction and Mosab Abu Toha for nonfiction, honoring stories of hope and resilience.

The Commission on Universal After-School, comprised of nonprofit, business and city leaders, will develop a roadmap to deliver after-school programming for all children across the five boroughs.

Marcia Joseph, of Baldwin, N.Y., was sentenced to 21 months in prison for stealing about $2.3 million from a Brooklyn nonprofit that did work for the city Department of Education.