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Multiple Brooklyn Neighborhoods to get Quality-of-Life Police Outposts

Multiple Brooklyn Neighborhoods to get Quality-of-Life Police Outposts

Coney Island, East New York, Cypress Hills, Red Hook and Gowanus will gain a quality-of-life outpost that will deal with non-emergency police matters that affect the daily lives of New Yorkers.
NYC to Ramp up Teacher Hiring For New School Year

NYC to Ramp up Teacher Hiring For New School Year

New York City will hire an additional 3,700 teachers for the 2025-2026 school year to reduce class sizes.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing COVID Unemployment Funds to Fuel Gang Activity

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing COVID Unemployment Funds to Fuel Gang Activity

Darnell "EJ" Jones pleaded guilty to conspiring to engage in wire fraud and committing aggravated identity theft, federal officials said. The money was used to finance criminal activities by the Ninedee Gang in East New York.
Many NYC Schools Lack Arts Education

Many NYC Schools Lack Arts Education

From 2020-2023, public schools lost 425 full-time certified arts teachers and only 31% of eighth grade students meet state requirements for arts education.
Eric Adams Says His Faith Got Him Through The Indictment

Eric Adams Says His Faith Got Him Through The Indictment

“This outfit is not campaigning. This outfit is my life,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who wore a t-shirt with an American flag and the words "In God We Trust" during his regular Tuesday press conference.
Brooklyn Council Member Accused of Biting a Cop Gets Case Dismissed

Brooklyn Council Member Accused of Biting a Cop Gets Case Dismissed

After attending a restorative justice program, Council Member Susan Zhuang, who represents Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights and Gravesend, had her case dismissed by the Brooklyn District Attorney's office.
FEMA Cuts Will Stop Flood Mitigation Projects in Brooklyn

FEMA Cuts Will Stop Flood Mitigation Projects in Brooklyn

Governor Kathy Hochul said several infrastructure projects in Brooklyn will be cancelled after the Trump administration cut off federal funding.
NYC Allows ICE to Open an Office on Rikers Island

NYC Allows ICE to Open an Office on Rikers Island

Reversing a 2014 law, New York City will now allow federal officials on Rikers Island so they can investigate alleged criminal behavior by undocumented immigrants.
Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan is Not Ready For Approval, Task Force Members Say

Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan is Not Ready For Approval, Task Force Members Say

Several members of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force said they don't support the city's "Harbor of the Future" project in its current form.
Empire State Service Corps Opens Applications For SUNY Students

Empire State Service Corps Opens Applications For SUNY Students

State University of New York students are encouraged to apply for 500 paid civic and service internships.