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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
City Designates Additional Prospect Heights Block for Outdoor Dining

City Designates Additional Prospect Heights Block for Outdoor Dining

Another block of Vanderbilt Ave will be closed to cars and buses on the weekends for the city's Open Streets program
Last-Minute Grant Saves Prospect Park Youth Program, Employs Kids of Essential Workers

Last-Minute Grant Saves Prospect Park Youth Program, Employs Kids of Essential Workers

The grant has allowed 24 teens, including kids of essential workers, to work in the park this summer
Half of NYC Shooting Surge Linked to Brooklyn, NYPD Says

Half of NYC Shooting Surge Linked to Brooklyn, NYPD Says

Half of the shootings that have rattled New York City this summer happened in Brooklyn or have a strong link to the borough, the NYPD's top cop said Tuesday.
Kids Are Bigger Coronavirus Spreaders Than Many Doctors Realized – Here’s How Schools Can Lower The Risk

Kids Are Bigger Coronavirus Spreaders Than Many Doctors Realized – Here’s How Schools Can Lower The Risk

The first U.S. schools have reopened with in-person classes, and they are already setting off alarm bells about how quickly the coronavirus can spread
New York City Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Calls for Investigation of Postmaster General As Trump Tries To Hinder Delivery of Mail

New York City Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Calls for Investigation of Postmaster General As Trump Tries To Hinder Delivery of Mail

Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Ted Lieu of California called for the FBI to investigate whether crimes were committed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy or members of the board of governors of the U.S. Postal Service.
New Bed-Stuy Mural Highlights Justice System’s Cruel Impact on the Community

New Bed-Stuy Mural Highlights Justice System’s Cruel Impact on the Community

The new mural draws attention to the difficulties of released prisoners and their families