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CUNY Boosts Higher Ed Opportunities For Brooklyn Yeshiva Students

Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson joined CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez for a visit to Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School to highlight the expansion of CUNY’s dual enrollment "College Now" program to include independent religious schools.

Dec 4, 2025 10:16 AM Read more >

NYC Kids RISE Rings in Milestone at the New York Stock Exchange

The nonprofit organization celebrated the expansion of its Save for College program by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Aug 9, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

This June 8 Health Festival Looks to Empower Black Men

Heart, Body & Soul’s annual Black Man’s Health Festival will provide health screenings, panel discussions, and even haircuts, to raise awareness about the health disparities faced by Black men.

Jun 5, 2024 2:19 PM Read more >

Two Brooklyn Educators Earn $25K Awards for Teaching Excellence

Jessica Abrams and Sarah Slack will receive a $25,000 cash prize and a $10,000 grant for their schools after being named FLAG Foundation grand prize award winners.

Jul 15, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Feirstein School of Cinema Earns Industry Nods

The Brooklyn-based film school was recently named one of the best in the country by two leading industry publications.

Aug 19, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Green-Wood Cemetery Welcomes Spring with a Full Slate of Programs

From guided historical tours and live performances to thought-provoking death education workshops, the cemetery offers unique ways to experience its rich history and scenic beauty.

Apr 5, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Unlocking Parent-Preneur Potential: BKS Seminars Fuel Side Hustle Dreams

The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society is offering free workshops for parents around entrepreneurial skills like branding, e-commerce and social media.

Nov 7, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warns that recent federal funding cuts and pauses could leave the city's budget short by over $500 million through FY 2026. The city’s reliance on federal aid for education, housing and social services leaves its most vulnerable residents at risk.

May 1, 2025 9:22 AM Read more >

Brooklyn College Students and Staff Rally Amidst Cuts to Women's Center

The cuts will reportedly reduce the Women's Center's full-time staffing by 40%.

Sep 21, 2023 9:42 AM Read more >

Center for Justice Innovation Releases Report on Gun-Carrying in Crown Heights

The report found that fear was the primary reason why young people in Crown Heights carry firearms

Jul 20, 2023 12:01 PM Read more >