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Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

The $2.1 million program will connect environmental science with social justice work in New York's Adirondack Park
One Psychedelic Ride: Brooklynites Bike for the Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

One Psychedelic Ride: Brooklynites Bike for the Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

With growing understanding of the medicinal properties of psilocybin mushrooms, New Yorkers are advocating for political and societal acceptance of the substance.
Long-Awaited Transformation Of Bed-Stuy Armory Finally Underway

Long-Awaited Transformation Of Bed-Stuy Armory Finally Underway

A study of how to use the massive Marcus Garvey Boulevard armory kicked off this month, a decade after officials first floated the idea. (Google Maps.
Prospect Heights Hires First Full-Time Female Firefighter

Prospect Heights Hires First Full-Time Female Firefighter

There’s a new firefighter with the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District and it’s a first: Vanessa Kieres was hired Feb. 16 as the district’s first full-time female firefighter.
Prospect, Crown Heights Rents Reach Record Highs As Pandemic Deals End

Prospect, Crown Heights Rents Reach Record Highs As Pandemic Deals End

The neighborhoods both saw the highest median rent in a decade at the start of 2022 thanks to a citywide trend of record-high prices.
Citi Bike Offering Free, 1-Day Passes During Car-Free Earth Day on April 23

Citi Bike Offering Free, 1-Day Passes During Car-Free Earth Day on April 23

DOT has scheduled celebrations along nine City streets with programming promoting education around climate change and activities for all ages
Meet Jerry Nurse, The Man Dubbed Brooklyn’s ‘Most Dedicated Volunteer’

Meet Jerry Nurse, The Man Dubbed Brooklyn’s ‘Most Dedicated Volunteer’

During National Volunteer Month, Jerry Nurse is recognized for his unwavering dedication to serving New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
East NY, Brownsville COVID Rates Rise Amid Citywide Uptick: Data

East NY, Brownsville COVID Rates Rise Amid Citywide Uptick: Data

BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN — Brownsville and East New York have not been spared from a citywide rise in coronavirus cases, but the neighborhoods have not seen as dramatic a surge as other parts of the city, data shows.
Two Nights in the Brooklyn Arm-Wrestling Scene

Two Nights in the Brooklyn Arm-Wrestling Scene

You may think you could be good at arm wrestling, but you would probably be really bad at arm wrestling. The Atlantic Lizzie: Despite not being very good at most things, I’m really competitive.
Funeral held for 12-year-old boy gunned down in parked car in Brooklyn

Funeral held for 12-year-old boy gunned down in parked car in Brooklyn

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