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NYC Launches Commission to Overhaul After-School Care

NYC Launches Commission to Overhaul After-School Care

The Commission on Universal After-School, comprised of nonprofit, business and city leaders, will develop a roadmap to deliver after-school programming for all children across the five boroughs.
Long Island Woman Heading to Prison For Stealing Over $2M From Brooklyn Nonprofit

Long Island Woman Heading to Prison For Stealing Over $2M From Brooklyn Nonprofit

Marcia Joseph, of Baldwin, N.Y., was sentenced to 21 months in prison for stealing about $2.3 million from a Brooklyn nonprofit that did work for the city Department of Education.
Final Hearing on Proposed Brooklyn Casino Boils Over

Final Hearing on Proposed Brooklyn Casino Boils Over

Tensions hit a breaking point in Coney Island on Wednesday at the final public hearing for a proposed casino, as opponents and supporters of the $3 billion project engaged in heated arguments and screamed chants over each other.
NYC Subway Crime Drops to Historic Lows

NYC Subway Crime Drops to Historic Lows

Overall transit crime from June 1 to August 31 was down nearly 10% percent from 2024, and 16.8% from the summer of 2019, according to authorities.
Thousands of English Learners in NYC Schools Are Being Shortchanged, Audit Says

Thousands of English Learners in NYC Schools Are Being Shortchanged, Audit Says

An audit from city Comptroller Brad Lander found that the city Department of Education has not been providing legally-mandated services for English Language Learners, disproportionately impacting Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Bengali and Arabic-speaking communities.
Man Fatally Shot by NYPD After Slashing an Officer in Brooklyn

Man Fatally Shot by NYPD After Slashing an Officer in Brooklyn

A man walked into the 73rd police precinct in Brownsville and tried to slash an officer with a butcher knife. After a chase, the assailant was shot by police officers.
Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue to Get Major Bus Overhaul

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue to Get Major Bus Overhaul

The city is creating center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Army Plaza.
NYC Teachers Get Free Supplies at Materials for the Arts Back-to-School Spree

NYC Teachers Get Free Supplies at Materials for the Arts Back-to-School Spree

As the new school year begins, New York City public school teachers are heading back to class with some extra support thanks to Materials for the Arts (MFTA).
NY Cracks Down on Vape Vendors

NY Cracks Down on Vape Vendors

Two Brooklyn vape shops were among those hit in New York’s largest criminal enforcement action, with dozens of arrests and charges for illegally shipping flavored vaping products to minors.
More Students Enjoy Their First Day of School With Open Streets

More Students Enjoy Their First Day of School With Open Streets

A record-high number of Open Streets at NYC Public Schools enhance safety for Brooklyn families and their children.