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More Than 2,000 Children to Receive Offers Into NYC's Inaugural 2-K Class

More Than 2,000 Children to Receive Offers Into NYC's Inaugural 2-K Class

A high-demand selection process grants families an average of $26,000 a year for childcare.
Brooklyn Sees Record-Low July for Homicides

Brooklyn Sees Record-Low July for Homicides

A record-breaking drop in deadly violence marked another milestone in Brooklyn's ongoing public safety gains.
Aging Brooklyn Power Plants Remain Critical As Power Demand Rises

Aging Brooklyn Power Plants Remain Critical As Power Demand Rises

New York City's evolving energy system continues to depend on outdated generating resources located off Brooklyn's shoreline.
New Deadline Gives Homeowners More Time to Apply for Tax Relief

New Deadline Gives Homeowners More Time to Apply for Tax Relief

Property owners who received surcharge notices now have additional time to apply for relief and seek assistance.
Over 280,000 Eggs Delivered to New York City After National Price-Fixing Investigation

Over 280,000 Eggs Delivered to New York City After National Price-Fixing Investigation

Attorney General Letitia James announces mass egg delivery to City Harvest in Brooklyn after settlement with food suppliers for artificially manipulating prices.
NYC Mayor Orders City Agencies to Find Budget Savings

NYC Mayor Orders City Agencies to Find Budget Savings

Mayor asks city workers to help identify savings, streamline processes and improve government operations.
$155M Upgrade Completed at Coney Island Wastewater Plant

$155M Upgrade Completed at Coney Island Wastewater Plant

Nearly 600,000 Brooklyn residents will benefit from a more reliable and energy-efficient wastewater treatment system following the completion of a major infrastructure upgrade.
New York Opens Doors to Howard Students Left Without a College

New York Opens Doors to Howard Students Left Without a College

Howard University students whose college plans were disrupted weeks before the start of the academic year will have another opportunity to enroll at a New York public university.
MTA Reaches Settlement Over Subway Elevator Outages

MTA Reaches Settlement Over Subway Elevator Outages

Subway riders with disabilities could soon receive clearer guidance and faster updates when elevators are out of service.
Temporary Restraining Order Granted Over Sheepshead Bay Homeless Shelter

Temporary Restraining Order Granted Over Sheepshead Bay Homeless Shelter

Kings County Supreme Court granted a request for a Temporary Restraining Order on the men's shelter, restricting admission of adult men.