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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.
Tenants File Lawsuit Against Red Hook Gardens Landlord Over Unresolved Repairs

Tenants File Lawsuit Against Red Hook Gardens Landlord Over Unresolved Repairs

Residents demand immediate repairs and guarantees for future housing as the complex faces redevelopment.
Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Community Help in Park Slope

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Community Help in Park Slope

Community Help in Park Slope (CHiPS) supports Brooklyn’s vulnerable population with free meals, pantry services and housing for expectant mothers.
Gina Duncan to Step Down as BAM President in June

Gina Duncan to Step Down as BAM President in June

Duncan helped the cultural organization grow its audience and increase the number of performances after the pandemic.