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Mar
17
“People Still Not Taking This Seriously”: Get With The Program, Neighbors!

“People Still Not Taking This Seriously”: Get With The Program, Neighbors!

While the rest of the city is shutting down and neighbors are keeping their distance, others are celebrating as if
2 min read
Mar
17
Attorney General James and Governor Cuomo Suspend State Debt Collection

Attorney General James and Governor Cuomo Suspend State Debt Collection

Governor Cuomo. Darren McGee- Office of Governor Andrew CuomoNew York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Governor Andrew M.
2 min read
Mar
16
Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing March 16: Last Semi-Normal Day

Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing March 16: Last Semi-Normal Day

Brooklyn. Liena Zagare/BklynerThings are moving very fast and the bottom line is that the city is really shutting down
2 min read
Mar
16
FAQ: What you should know about NYC’s plan to shutter schools

FAQ: What you should know about NYC’s plan to shutter schools

Originally posted on Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2020/03/15/faq-what-you-should-know-about-nycs-plan-to-shutter-schools/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&
5 min read
Mar
15
It’s Time to Close NYC Schools and All Non-Essential Businesses

It’s Time to Close NYC Schools and All Non-Essential Businesses

The re-named New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. (Photo by Donny Levit / BKLYNER)By City Council Member Brad Lander It’s
4 min read
Mar
15
Close The Schools! Brooklyn Tech Teacher On The Reasons Why

Close The Schools! Brooklyn Tech Teacher On The Reasons Why

Brooklyn Tech, Photo by BKLYNERBy Anastasia Amanda Visbal / NYC educator, Brooklyn Tech High School All New York City public schools
3 min read
Mar
13
Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing March 13: State of Emergency

Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing March 13: State of Emergency

Updated throughout the day:LATEST NUMBERS: 24 confirmed cases in Brooklyn as of 4pm yesterday. 95 in the city total,
3 min read
Mar
13
Pressure Mounts To Close Public Schools In NYC From Teachers’ Union, Speaker

Pressure Mounts To Close Public Schools In NYC From Teachers’ Union, Speaker

Statement by UFT (Teacher’s Union) President Michael Mulgrew, who will be holding a press conference ahead of Mayor’s
2 min read
Mar
13
Success Academy Closes Schools, Moves To Remote Learning

Success Academy Closes Schools, Moves To Remote Learning

Lesson in progress. By SA Flatbush Principal Wintanna AbaiSuccess Academy announced to families and staff today that it will suspend
2 min read
Mar
13
Contingency Plan For The Schools: Officials Plead With The City, As Little Help Available To Schools

Contingency Plan For The Schools: Officials Plead With The City, As Little Help Available To Schools

Council Members Mark Treyger and Justin Brannan Join with Community Leaders to Denounce Xenophobia and Assuage Fears Regarding the Corona
8 min read