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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.
Bed-Stuy Internship Lays Roots For Future Urban Horticulturalists

Bed-Stuy Internship Lays Roots For Future Urban Horticulturalists

An internship program at Our Temenos is providing hands on training for the next generation of green thumbs.
Sunset Park Senior Center Faces Closure After Rent Spike

Sunset Park Senior Center Faces Closure After Rent Spike

A 70% rent increase may shutter the United Senior Citizens of Sunset Park at the end of June.
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

The nonprofit empowers residents with free culinary training and nutritious meals, fostering health, careers and community in Brooklyn.