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20 Million Juvenile Oysters Are Re-Homed in the Hudson River

20 Million Juvenile Oysters Are Re-Homed in the Hudson River

New underwater habitat will support a variety of marine life while improving the overall health of the Hudson River ecosystem
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Public Housing Residents, NYCHA

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Public Housing Residents, NYCHA

S.7859-A/A.8612-A requires NYCHA to have a searchable database of ticket numbers; S.72-A/A.9387-A relates to maintaining public data of open code violations in NYCHA developments
Success Academy Middle Schoolers Pass High School Regents at Top Rates

Success Academy Middle Schoolers Pass High School Regents at Top Rates

With pass rates of 93% and above, SA eighth graders earn four out of five Regents Diploma requirements before reaching high school
WNBA Star Turned Software Engineer Opens STEM Education Center for Kids in Downtown Brooklyn

WNBA Star Turned Software Engineer Opens STEM Education Center for Kids in Downtown Brooklyn

Basketball star Niesha Butler pivoted to tech after professional sports. Now, she's opening a STEM Education center to give Brooklyn's kids a head start in learning coding, robotics, and app development.
Lesbian Herstory Archives Calendared for Landmark Designation

Lesbian Herstory Archives Calendared for Landmark Designation

Already located within the Park Slope Historic District, the Lesbian Herstory Archives will now be considered for landmark designation.
These Residents are Tackling 'Food Apartheid' in Bed-Stuy

These Residents are Tackling 'Food Apartheid' in Bed-Stuy

The Central Brooklyn Food Cooperative is preparing to open a member-operated grocery store to sell fresh and affordable food to local residents.
Children of Incarcerated Parents Receive Surprise Donation of 21 Bikes, Thanks to the Nigel Sylvester Foundation

Children of Incarcerated Parents Receive Surprise Donation of 21 Bikes, Thanks to the Nigel Sylvester Foundation

"What’s summer without bikes? Our scholars are beyond excited to test them out.” said Sharon Content, Children of Promise founder and president.
A Closer Look at the Effects of Disability Discrimination

A Closer Look at the Effects of Disability Discrimination

The second session of the Power in Pride Celebration conversation series analyzed the impacts that ableism can have on the disabled.
Bushwick Non-Profit Takes on Billion-Dollar Investment Company, Wins Affordable Housing Settlement

Bushwick Non-Profit Takes on Billion-Dollar Investment Company, Wins Affordable Housing Settlement

RiseBoro has reached an agreement with a billion-dollar investment banking company that will allow it to retain control of 190 affordable units in Bushwick
They're Baaack: Here Come the Street Sweepers in Full Effect

They're Baaack: Here Come the Street Sweepers in Full Effect

Alternate side parking rules reinstated for the first time since the Pandemic