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The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country
In a Class Action Settlement, City and State Will Pay 54,000 NY'ers $22M for the Illegal Termination of Their Public Assistance

In a Class Action Settlement, City and State Will Pay 54,000 NY'ers $22M for the Illegal Termination of Their Public Assistance

Additionally, any sanction that had been imposed during the covered time period was removed from the recipients’ sanction history.
Brooklyn Candidate Ana María Archila Envisions Serving as an Activist Lieutenant Governor

Brooklyn Candidate Ana María Archila Envisions Serving as an Activist Lieutenant Governor

With social justice roots in Bushwick, Maria Archila would use the lieutenant governor post as a bully pulpit for progressive policies.
The DOE's Shrinking Budget ... And What the City Council is Doing About it

The DOE's Shrinking Budget ... And What the City Council is Doing About it

Federal cuts in funding for New York City public schools left gaps in the budget that the City Council is working to fill
Gambino Crime Family Associate Convicted in the Murder and Robbery of Brooklyn Man

Gambino Crime Family Associate Convicted in the Murder and Robbery of Brooklyn Man

The defendant shot his longtime friend in the back of the head and stole the assets of his loan business
Community Leaders Call For Anti-Gun Violence Funding in Canarsie

Community Leaders Call For Anti-Gun Violence Funding in Canarsie

'Unfortunately for us, when the sun comes out, the guns come out,' Councilmember Charles Barron said.
Brooklyn Politician Wins Nomination for Assembly District Seat

Brooklyn Politician Wins Nomination for Assembly District Seat

The candidate aims to represent the 43rd District, including Crown Heights
New Updates for LIRR Service to Take Effect Later this Year

New Updates for LIRR Service to Take Effect Later this Year

The updates will lead to longer commutes, which is a major concern for those who travel daily to Long Island from Brooklyn

District Leader Candidate Halts Campaign in Face of 'Vile Stories and Threatening Messages'

Noah Weston, the Democratic district leader candidate who has faced accusations of antisemitism despite being Jewish himself, announced May 31 he was no longer running
Councilmember Ossé Gives State of District 36 Address at Swearing-in Ceremony

Councilmember Ossé Gives State of District 36 Address at Swearing-in Ceremony

The event was attended by more than 250 guests, including Ossé's family, District 36 constituents and notable electeds like Councilmember Crystal Hudson and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham.