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Brooklyn Shooting Near High School Leaves Two Young Men Wounded: NYPD

Brooklyn Shooting Near High School Leaves Two Young Men Wounded: NYPD

Two young men were wounded in a shooting near a public high school in Brownsville early on Saturday morning, police reported.
Man Stabbed in Brooklyn Playground After Parental Safety Concerns

Man Stabbed in Brooklyn Playground After Parental Safety Concerns

Parents had contacted the local council member in the past to report people with knives in the Bensonhurst park.
Brooklyn Nonprofit Scrambles After $3M Environmental Grant Is Revoked

Brooklyn Nonprofit Scrambles After $3M Environmental Grant Is Revoked

A $3 million federal grant meant to support environmental justice efforts in South Williamsburg has been abruptly canceled, halting months of grassroots planning and casting doubt on future community-led climate initiatives for El Puente, the Brooklyn Paper reported.
Street Vendors Could Soon Breathe Easier Under New City Council Bills

Street Vendors Could Soon Breathe Easier Under New City Council Bills

After years of limited permits and aggressive enforcement, change may be coming for the thousands of street vendors operating in New York City.
New York to Deliver Summer Food Aid to Support Over 2 Million Children

New York to Deliver Summer Food Aid to Support Over 2 Million Children

Eligible families will receive $120 per child through Summer EBT to help cover food costs during school break.
Brooklyn Library’s Teen Techies Marks 20 Years of Youth Empowerment

Brooklyn Library’s Teen Techies Marks 20 Years of Youth Empowerment

Brooklyn Public Library marked a major milestone last week celebrating two decades of empowering teens through its innovative tech-focused internship program, Teen Techies.
NYC Expands Rat Crackdown With Tree Bed Sweep

NYC Expands Rat Crackdown With Tree Bed Sweep

As part of a growing campaign to reclaim public space, New York City is deploying new rodent-fighting teams to root out infestations hiding in plain sight.
City Postpones Vote on Brooklyn Marine Terminal

City Postpones Vote on Brooklyn Marine Terminal

"With the recent development of additional state funding for the BMT project, and at the request of Task Force Leadership, the vote on the Vision Plan is postponed until mid-July," the Economic Development Corporation said in a statement without expanding further.
Lawmakers Push Back as RFK Jr. Shakes Up Vaccine Advisory Panel

Lawmakers Push Back as RFK Jr. Shakes Up Vaccine Advisory Panel

The sudden dismissal of trusted vaccine advisors has sparked concern from lawmakers across party lines that RFK Jr.’s decision could reverse decades of progress in disease prevention and public health.
Brooklyn Rapper, Kota the Friend Drops ‘No Rap on Sunday’ at Midnight Friday

Brooklyn Rapper, Kota the Friend Drops ‘No Rap on Sunday’ at Midnight Friday

Feature collaborations with Big Sean, Fivio Foreign, Liana Bank$ and Samara Cyn, Artist, Kota the Friend launches a groundbreaking album and artist-fan tour experience.