Search results for "Megan McGibney"

Meet Your Candidate: Khari Edwards For Brooklyn Borough President

Edwards, a Crown Heights resident, is passionate about helping Brooklyn's minority communities that have not gotten the attention they deserve.

Mar 13, 2025 12:34 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Skating Community Feels Like It's on Thin Ice as Vendor Selection at Prospect Park Nears

As the Prospect Park Alliance makes a final decision for new operators for the rinks at Le Frak Center at Lakeside, some roller skaters feel that their input is being ignored.

Mar 5, 2025 2:09 PM Read more >

Two Brooklyn Yeshivas Lose Funding For Not Complying With State Education Law

The New York State Education Department told Yeshiva Bnei Shimon Yisroel of Sopro and Yeshiva Talmud Torah of Kasho, both in Williamsburg, that funding will be cut off for failure to adhere to state education standards.

Feb 24, 2025 12:04 PM Read more >

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.

Jan 31, 2025 2:09 PM Read more >

After a Stroke, Bay Ridge Boutique Owner Seeks Community Support

It was just another late August morning for Dyker Heights resident Lynn Sanders when she suffered a stroke. Her comeback since then has been an uphill climb and the future of her Bay Ridge boutique is up in the air.

Jan 30, 2025 1:19 PM Read more >

New York Education Panel Says No to School ICE Raids

The Panel for Education Policy passed a resolution noting its commitment to block all federal law enforcement officials from school property.

Jan 24, 2025 1:16 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Writer Pens Book to Spark Big Dreams in Little Readers

"I'm a Big Fish, Not a Guppy!" by author Fatimah Basir encourages children to keep dreaming and reaching for more.

Dec 26, 2024 12:24 PM Read more >

Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry

A small Crown Heights School had no idea they were set to close at the end of the school year. They fought back and were granted a postponement.

Dec 20, 2024 1:42 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Navy Yard's Holiday Market Buzzes With Community Spirit

The seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market was a hub of joy, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Dec 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Rights of Brooklyn Residents Will be Protected, Senator Brisport Says

In his State of the District address, State Senator Jabari Brisport said he would push for state laws to protect all New Yorkers from Washington's far-right agenda.

Nov 25, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >