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Clarendon Library Reopens Months Ahead of Schedule

Clarendon Library Reopens Months Ahead of Schedule

The renovated library in Flatbush returns as a vital hub for education and community engagement.
CUNY Streamlines Credit Transfers

CUNY Streamlines Credit Transfers

Students will now see their class credits transfer automatically between the 25 CUNY colleges.
NYC DEP Appoints Drisana C. Hughes as Brooklyn Borough Commissioner

NYC DEP Appoints Drisana C. Hughes as Brooklyn Borough Commissioner

Prior to joining DEP, Hughes served in the White House as a special assistant for Economic Mobility and Racial Justice and Equity.
Four Brooklyn Yeshivas File Federal Discrimination Complaint Against State, City Education Agencies

Four Brooklyn Yeshivas File Federal Discrimination Complaint Against State, City Education Agencies

The complaint sent to the U.S. Department of Education on Jan. 13 said four Brooklyn Yeshivas have endured "targeted and discriminatory treatment" by the New York State Education Department and the city Department of Education.
NY Governor Unveils Tuition-Free Community College Plan For Adults

NY Governor Unveils Tuition-Free Community College Plan For Adults

Governor Kathy Hochul wants more workers in high-demand fields like nursing, teaching, technology and engineering.
NYC Mayor Adams Denies That He Will Resign

NYC Mayor Adams Denies That He Will Resign

"Who started the stupid rumor that I was stepping down on Friday? Are you out of your mind?" said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
There Are 1 Million Fewer Cars in Manhattan Due to Congestion Pricing

There Are 1 Million Fewer Cars in Manhattan Due to Congestion Pricing

Travel times are 10% to 30% faster at inbound river crossings since congestion pricing went into effect, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

NYC’s Early Childhood Centers See Enrollment Boom in 2024

An additional 13,800 New York City children were able to enroll in city-run early childhood education centers in the latter half of 2024, according to preliminary figures from City Hall.
In a Turn Towards The Center, Mayoral Candidate From Brooklyn Wants More Cops

In a Turn Towards The Center, Mayoral Candidate From Brooklyn Wants More Cops

“Ensuring public safety is the single most important responsibility of any elected official, and it will be mine as mayor," said Zellnor Myrie, a state senator from Brooklyn who is running for mayor.
NYC Launches First-Ever E-Bike Trade-In Program for Food Delivery Workers

NYC Launches First-Ever E-Bike Trade-In Program for Food Delivery Workers

The initiative aims to replace uncertified e-bikes and batteries with safer UL-certified models, reducing fire and street safety risks.