Borough Park
PHOTO: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo OfficeBy Reuven Blau and Greg B. Smith, THE CITY on December 18, 2019 The City LogoThis story was originally published [https://thecity.nyc/2019/12/de-blasio-knew-about-delay-of-yeshiva-report-probe-finds.html] on December 18, 2019 by THE CITY. When Yonah Kohn began college he had a hard time writing
Education
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza kick off the first day of Pre-K and 3-K for All applications by announcing that 47 new pre-K Dual Language programs will open across the City this fall. PS 128 Audubon, Manhattan. Monday, February 04, 2019. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral
Education
Originally posted on Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/12/02/find-out-how-much-your-schools-pta-raises-or-doesnt/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] by Reema Amin, Amy Zimmer on December 2, 2019 A tiny portion of New York City parent-teacher associations reported raising more than $1,000 per
Coney Island
By Clifford Michael. This story was originally published on Dec. 3, 2019, by THE CITY. The office of Sea Gate’s homeowners association has been housed in temporary trailers for seven years. Photo: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITYResidents of Brooklyn’s Sea Gate say the state left their homeowners’ association marooned
Carroll Gardens
The best gifts are ones bought from your local merchants! Get your holiday shopping done and enjoy a variety of discounts and perks at the Court Smith “Holiday Shopping & Cheer” event. Dec 5th from 6-9PM. 30+ retailers, live music and refreshments! Start at Invisible Dog for treats and a
Central Brooklyn
Parents attend a public meeting in Brooklyn’s District 15. PHOTO CREDIT: Christina Veiga/ChalkbeatBy Reema Amin, Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/11/14/city-council-says-all-nyc-school-districts-must-develop-integration-plans/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] Every New York City school district that doesn’t already have
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor,Thank you for shedding more light on the question of where the Federal monies for future storm protection that were allocated to South Brooklyn communities have gone [/what-happened-to-the-10-million-the-mayor-promised-for-sewage-backup-valves-in-southern-brooklyn/] . The Manhattan Beach Community Group and other South Brooklyn civic organizations spent months with NYRising to determine how and where
Carroll Gardens
By Christina Veiga, Amy Zimmer,Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/11/14/a-push-to-integrate-brooklyn-middle-schools-is-starting-to-show-results-according-to-new-data/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] A pioneering diversity plan [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2018/09/20/brooklyn-middle-schools-eliminate-screening-as-new-york-city-expands-integration-efforts/] is starting to shift racial demographics of schools in one
Business
A new store dispensing CBD products is coming to Brooklyn and will open at 195 5th Avenue in Park Slope, between Union and Sackett. Owner Dominique Pastorello hopes to focus on educating consumers on the potential benefits of CBD products and opening the first ‘Your CBD Store’ in the 5
community
By Keith Polasko, a concerned citizen. CROWN HEIGHTS — On the afternoon of Monday, November 4, 2019 the New York City Police Department posted tow-away-zone signs in Crown Heights, Brooklyn announcing a parking ban for tree pruning that took effect less than 24 hours later on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from
Carroll Gardens
By Reema Amin, Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/10/23/two-progressive-nyc-schools-at-the-forefront-of-refusing-to-take-state-tests-are-now-facing-more-exams/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] Two progressive schools where a majority of students opted out of state tests are now being required to give six additional tests this year. More
Announcements
Community members gathered in Gowanus to learn about a proposed elementary school rezoning that could help relieve overcrowding and integrate District 15 schools. The education department is delaying a decision on the rezoning to get more feedback from families. Christina Veiga/ChalkbeatBy Christina Veiga Chalkbeat [https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/
Announcements
By Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2019/10/15/fort-greenes-sought-after-arts-letters-might-move-to-bed-stuy-in-a-merger-with-p-s-305/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] The Academy of Arts & Letters, a highly sought-after progressive elementary and middle school on the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill border, might have a new home
Announcements
By: Michael Racioppo, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 6 The following is a recap of the Brooklyn Community Board 6 [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page] (CB6) General Meeting held Thursday, October 10 at PS 32. CB6 serves Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope,
Education
New Chancellor Robert Carranza and Mayor Bill de Blasio (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)By Amy Zimmer, Alex Zimmerman, Christina Veiga, Reema Amin of Chalkbeat [http://www.chalkbeat.com/posts/ny/2019/10/03/new-york-city-to-create-40-new-and-restructured-schools-with-16m-from-xq-and-robin-hood/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] In his latest effort
affordable housing
Homeless in Downtown Brooklyn. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Joel Acevedo, President of the Brooklyn Young Republican Club The city that never sleeps is about to become the city that sleeps on the streets. Homelessness, residential displacement, and housing insecurity are unfortunately on the rise in New York City, according to the