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Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Webster to Retire After 15 Years of Leadership

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Webster to Retire After 15 Years of Leadership

Nancy Webster to retire after 15 years of leadership, leaving a lasting impact on Brooklyn Bridge Park and its programming.
'Iftar on The Go' Brings Brooklyn's Muslim Community Together During Ramadan

'Iftar on The Go' Brings Brooklyn's Muslim Community Together During Ramadan

The Muslim American Society in Bath Beach makes sure everyone in south Brooklyn can break their fast during Ramadan.
Bay Ridge Gets Tech Savvy With a Digital Town Square

Bay Ridge Gets Tech Savvy With a Digital Town Square

The shopping experience never stops changing. As technology advances, the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID created a shopping app to make the experience easier for locals.
Former Teacher at Brooklyn Private School Gets 7 Years in Prison For Sexting Teens

Former Teacher at Brooklyn Private School Gets 7 Years in Prison For Sexting Teens

Winston Nguyen, a former math teacher at Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn Heights, pleaded guilty to soliciting photos and videos, and engaging in graphic conversations with six young victims.
F.E.A.S.T. Launches ‘Build Our Blocks’ Urban Planning Workshop in Crown Heights

F.E.A.S.T. Launches ‘Build Our Blocks’ Urban Planning Workshop in Crown Heights

Brooklyn residents will engage in hands-on activities, guided tours, and discussions with urban planning experts to shape the future of their neighborhoods.
Brooklyn Groups Secure Grants For Wildfire Response Efforts

Brooklyn Groups Secure Grants For Wildfire Response Efforts

The nonprofit City Parks Foundation awarded $140,000 to five parkland organizations that experienced significant fire damage in 2024, including Marine Park Alliance and Prospect Park Alliance.
Brooklyn Museum Workers Agree to Separation Package, Incentives

Brooklyn Museum Workers Agree to Separation Package, Incentives

As the museum awaits news about possible additional funding from the City Council, the union and cultural organization came to an agreement where workers will get health insurance and other compensation.
FDNY Contains Brush Fire in Gerritsen Beach

FDNY Contains Brush Fire in Gerritsen Beach

The Fired Department battled high winds as it controlled a brush fire on Saturday.
Brooklyn Museum to Hold Layoffs For One More Week

Brooklyn Museum to Hold Layoffs For One More Week

Facing a $10 million budget shortfall, the museum is hoping funding from the City Council comes through so it does not have to fire 47 full- and part-time employees as planned.
More Than Half of New Yorkers Take on Debt as Food Costs Soar, Poll Finds

More Than Half of New Yorkers Take on Debt as Food Costs Soar, Poll Finds

Rising grocery prices are straining household budgets, worsening health and fueling calls to protect food assistance programs.