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Lead Testing for NYC School Water Systems Inefficient; Brooklyn Most Affected: Report

A new audit from Comptroller Scott Stringer calls out the Department of Education for its inability to test and repair water fixtures in a timely manner.

Jul 7, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Eric Adams, Antonio Reynoso Declare Victory in Primary Election, Along With Slate of BK Council Candidates

Eric Adams and Antonio Reynoso top their races after BOE updates unofficial results.

Jul 7, 2021 12:41 PM Read more >

Movies Under the Stars Brighten Brooklyn Parks

The series of free summer movies has returned to parks across the city

Jul 7, 2021 9:59 AM Read more >

BP Adams Rejects Proposed 18-Story Atlantic Avenue Rezoning

Borough President Eric Adams gave the thumbs down to a proposed 18-story residential building on the site of a drive-thru McDonalds at Atlantic and Vanderbilt avenues, citing the project's height and density.

Jul 7, 2021 8:13 AM Read more >

East NY, Brownsville Teens Can Get $750 for Attending Nike, America On Tech Web Development Camp

The two organizations are holding two camps for Brooklyn youth between 15 and 19 years old

Jul 6, 2021 2:38 PM Read more >

Early Child Care Centers Left in Financial Limbo by Sluggish Department of Education

The contracts for the school year started July 1, but many early child care providers still have not had them finalized with the DOE, and have no idea when they're going to get paid

Jul 6, 2021 10:22 AM Read more >

One Year After Losing Sha-Asia Semple, Family Celebrates Life of Baby Khloe and Legacy of Her Mom

Sha-Asia Semple died giving birth to her baby girl Khloe one year ago. On Saturday, her family gathered to throw a special first birthday party for Khloe and remember her beloved mom.

Jul 5, 2021 2:14 PM Read more >

Hard Seltzer Festival Coming to Brooklyn

Seltzerland will bring more than 30 alcoholic seltzers to Greenpoint

Jul 5, 2021 11:44 AM Read more >

Community Board 3 Approves 17-Story Mixed Use Building Planned for Atlantic Ave

The board voted unanimously to approve the new totally electric development at 1045 Atlantic Avenue

Jul 5, 2021 10:48 AM Read more >

See It: NYC Marks Independence Day With Macys Fourth of July Fireworks Show

After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City's most well-known Fourth of July traditions were back Sunday.

Jul 5, 2021 8:16 AM Read more >