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Rep. Velázquez Aims to Recognize National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

Rep. Velázquez Aims to Recognize National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

The House resolution honors the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network’s contributions to arts education and highlights the importance of creative learning in youth development ahead of its 73rd anniversary celebration in 2025.
Meet Your Candidates: Inna Vernikov And Ari Kagan Run For City Council District 48

Meet Your Candidates: Inna Vernikov And Ari Kagan Run For City Council District 48

Two conservative candidates are battling to represent south Brooklyn.
State Unveils New Housing to Boost Brownsville Community

State Unveils New Housing to Boost Brownsville Community

The $50 million project includes 71-units, including 47 supportive apartments for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
NYC Mayor Releases $115B Budget, With Emphasis on Public Safety And Education

NYC Mayor Releases $115B Budget, With Emphasis on Public Safety And Education

The fiscal 2026 budget announcement kicks off negotiations with the City Council, where the two sides will have to come to an agreement by the end of June. 
Board Vote Signals Rent Hikes on Stabilized Apartments

Board Vote Signals Rent Hikes on Stabilized Apartments

The preliminary vote from the Rent Guidelines Board suggests that rent on stabilized apartments will increase in October.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $624K From Pension Accounts

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $624K From Pension Accounts

Gregory Mathieu, a Canarsie resident, worked as an associate retirement benefits examiner at the city Employees' Retirement System and was accused of stealing pension checks from two retired city workers.
District 16 Turns Toward Healing and Vision as Interim Superintendent Addresses Community

District 16 Turns Toward Healing and Vision as Interim Superintendent Addresses Community

Bed-Stuy took steps in moving forward from an eventful few weeks during Community Education Council 16's (CEC16) Calendar and Business meeting last night at the Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business.
NYC to Invest $24.7M on Affordable Housing, Supportive Housing, Tenant Protection Services

NYC to Invest $24.7M on Affordable Housing, Supportive Housing, Tenant Protection Services

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday said the city will invest billions to fund a host of housing and tenant protection initiatives.
MTA Fare Revenue Jumps 67% Since 2021 Amid Crackdown on Evasion

MTA Fare Revenue Jumps 67% Since 2021 Amid Crackdown on Evasion

As a result of increased ridership and efforts to combat fare evasion, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s revenue is up 67% compared to 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday.
NYC Upgrades Notify NYC: Hyperlocal Emergency Alerts Now Available via Text

NYC Upgrades Notify NYC: Hyperlocal Emergency Alerts Now Available via Text

City officials unveil simplified Notify NYC enrollment, enabling residents to receive real-time, neighborhood-specific emergency alerts via text message without an app or online registration.