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Trailblazing Paleontologist From Brooklyn Honored by Pratt, Despite Missing Graduation

Trailblazing Paleontologist From Brooklyn Honored by Pratt, Despite Missing Graduation

The Pratt Institute is honoring "almost" alumni Gerard “Jerry” R. Case, whose work bridges art and science
New Community Support Program in East NY, Brownsville Helping Residents in Need

New Community Support Program in East NY, Brownsville Helping Residents in Need

ICL Connects helped over 180 people in East New York and Brownsville get mental health, housing and food services last month
Mayor de Blasio Tells Public Teachers to ‘Show Up’ and Serve People

Mayor de Blasio Tells Public Teachers to ‘Show Up’ and Serve People

Mayor Bill de Blasio told New York City public school teachers Thursday to put aside fears about contracting the novel coronavirus and to "rise up to the occasion" by returning to school buildings for in-person classes this fall during a press confer
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Honors Lives Lost to COVID-19

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Honors Lives Lost to COVID-19

A new song by composer Michael Gordon will debut in the Cherry Esplanade for visitors to meditate on the many lives lost during the pandemic
Brooklyn Pols Charge Changes to USPS as Voter Suppression

Brooklyn Pols Charge Changes to USPS as Voter Suppression

Congress Members Yvette Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries call on the FBI to investigate Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Brooklyn School District 13 Creates Own Plan for Reopening

Brooklyn School District 13 Creates Own Plan for Reopening

Middle and elementary school leaders, parents and teachers pool data and set a list of reopening recommendations
New York City Teachers’ Union Ready to Strike if They Believe Schools Aren’t Safe From COVID-19

New York City Teachers’ Union Ready to Strike if They Believe Schools Aren’t Safe From COVID-19

New York City public school teachers are ready to strike if they believe the city hasn't done enough to keep the schools safe from COVID-19 when the new academic year starts Sept. 10. "If a court deems that we are breaking the Taylor Law so be it.
Flatbush Nostrand BID Director Named to Regional Economic Development Board

Flatbush Nostrand BID Director Named to Regional Economic Development Board

Brooklyn’s Kenneth Mbonu will bring a long history and experience in economic development and community work to the table
East New York Property Owner Claims he is a Victim of Deed Fraud

East New York Property Owner Claims he is a Victim of Deed Fraud

Mohd R. Amin alleges that his properties have been stolen from under him using false deeds
Small Bed-Stuy Businesses Awarded $10,000 in Cash Grants

Small Bed-Stuy Businesses Awarded $10,000 in Cash Grants

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Finance firm Fiserv launch grant program to keep business afloat during pandemic