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May
28
“Posse up and get tested” – Cuomo Asks Chris Rock And Rosie Perez To Educate Neighbors

“Posse up and get tested” – Cuomo Asks Chris Rock And Rosie Perez To Educate Neighbors

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s daily Coronavirus briefing at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn, where he
3 min read
May
26
Three Homicides In Cypress Hills/East NY On Memorial Day Weekend

Three Homicides In Cypress Hills/East NY On Memorial Day Weekend

CYPRESS HILLS/EAST NY – Memorial Day weekend ended with three murders in the 75 Precinct. First, on Friday, May 22,
2 min read
May
22
DanceAfrica is Back For Its 43rd Year – And It’s All Virtual

DanceAfrica is Back For Its 43rd Year – And It’s All Virtual

Dancers of Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn performing at the DanceAfrica 2006 dress rehearsal. Courtesy of Jack Vartoogian/FrontRowPhotos.
4 min read
May
21
All NYC public school families will receive $420 per child for food benefits

All NYC public school families will receive $420 per child for food benefits

NYC Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza is helping out right now to ensure our students stay healthy and full during
3 min read
May
20
Scammers Love A Crisis. Here’s What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself

Scammers Love A Crisis. Here’s What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself

Photo by Pepi Stojanovski on UnsplashBy Allison Dikanovic and Lauren Costantino, Originally published in THE CITY [https://thecity.nyc/2020/
7 min read
May
20
Murder on Sutter Avenue Yesterday Afternoon

Murder on Sutter Avenue Yesterday Afternoon

UPDATE: 39-year-old Gregory Spears was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Angel Medina, 62, was
1 min read
May
20
Bus Driver Suffers Medical Episode Resulting In Terrifying Crash

Bus Driver Suffers Medical Episode Resulting In Terrifying Crash

Bus driver suffered a medical episode while driving, injured 5. Hillel Lichtenstein/BklynerBus driver suffered a medical episode while driving,
3 min read
May
19
Childcare is essential for essential workers, but what if you’re not one of them?

Childcare is essential for essential workers, but what if you’re not one of them?

Photo by Charles Deluvio on UnsplashNew York State on Pause (Executive Order 202.6, the provisions of which have been
6 min read
May
19
In a jump, 18% of NYC students will need summer school to be ready for the fall, officials say

In a jump, 18% of NYC students will need summer school to be ready for the fall, officials say

Chancellor Carranza speaks at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press conference on COVID-19. City Hall. Monday, March 23, 2020. Credit:
3 min read
May
18
De Blasio Knocks Foundation Out From Under His Tiny Houses Push

De Blasio Knocks Foundation Out From Under His Tiny Houses Push

A row of houses in East New York. Photo: Allison Dikanovic/THE CITYBy Allison Dikanovic, additional reporting by Trone Dowd,
4 min read