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Williamsburg Bike Advocates Cheer Berry Street's New Design

Williamsburg Bike Advocates Cheer Berry Street's New Design

The changes build on a pandemic-era Open Streets initiative, which temporarily opened Berry Street to pedestrians and cyclists.
Eric Adams Projects Confidence, Despite Budget Cuts, Migrant Crisis and FBI Investigation

Eric Adams Projects Confidence, Despite Budget Cuts, Migrant Crisis and FBI Investigation

"I sleep very well at night," the mayor told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday More Crucial Than Ever: Donations Declined by $221M Last Year in NY, AG Says

Giving Tuesday More Crucial Than Ever: Donations Declined by $221M Last Year in NY, AG Says

And, Brooklyn is home to just under 30% of the nonprofits in the city, but its share of philanthropic giving is only 7.6%.
Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to 29 Months in Rikers Island Smuggling Case

Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to 29 Months in Rikers Island Smuggling Case

Court hears defendant smuggled cell phones and took payments for narcotics, accepting nearly $10,000 in bribes
'Everyday Brooklynites' Urged to Apply to Borough's Community Boards

'Everyday Brooklynites' Urged to Apply to Borough's Community Boards

Until Feb. 19, New York City residents ages 16 and up can apply to join Brooklyn’s most grassroots level of local government.
Skateboarder Stabbing Leads to 14 Years to Life in Prison

Skateboarder Stabbing Leads to 14 Years to Life in Prison

Unprovoked attack left victim in critical condition
Brooklyn Men Indicted for Theft of Postal Officer's Keys and Mail Theft

Brooklyn Men Indicted for Theft of Postal Officer's Keys and Mail Theft

Tyrone Santos was indicted for the assault and robbery of two USPS letter carriers.
Brooklynites Sound Off on Underhill Ave Bike Boulevard

Brooklynites Sound Off on Underhill Ave Bike Boulevard

Underhill Avenue was already in the process of getting bike lanes when the city sent around a survey asking residents on the avenue how they felt about the change.
Public School Enrollment Increases for First Time in Eight Years

Public School Enrollment Increases for First Time in Eight Years

Majority of schools will receive funding increases totaling nearly $200 million in mid-year budget adjustments.
Three New Charter Schools to Open in Brooklyn Despite Charter Cap

Three New Charter Schools to Open in Brooklyn Despite Charter Cap

The three schools were initially approved to open in 2019, but were unable to move forward because of the charter cap.