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Mar
28
Jumaane Williams On His Priorities As Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams On His Priorities As Public Advocate

EAST FLATBUSH —  Two Brooklyn councilmembers voted against Mayor de Blasio’s affordable housing plan in 2016 saying the measure “largely
4 min read
Mar
27
Ahead of first anniversary in office, Carranza talks SHSAT, a pre-K strike and his turnaround strategy

Ahead of first anniversary in office, Carranza talks SHSAT, a pre-K strike and his turnaround strategy

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza talks about Meatless Monday change in menu. Todd Maisel/BklynerBy Christina Veiga, Alex Zimmerman and Reema
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Mar
26
For Red Hook, Justice Center is Much More than a Court

For Red Hook, Justice Center is Much More than a Court

Amare Wells, ateen, acts out a scene during a rehearsal of the Theater of the Oppressed youth troupe at the
6 min read
Mar
26
Mom Of Toddler Hit By Car Demands Answers

Mom Of Toddler Hit By Car Demands Answers

Jean Jacques. (Photo via Mansfield)BENSONHURST/GRAVESEND – Stephanie Mansfield has three kids; a six-year-old, a four-year-old, and a three-year-old. Last
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Mar
22
A Toddler Was Hit By A Car in Bensonhurst. At First, The NYPD Said It Didn’t Happen.

A Toddler Was Hit By A Car in Bensonhurst. At First, The NYPD Said It Didn’t Happen.

A different car making the same turn that caused a toddler and a woman to get struck by a car.
3 min read
Mar
21
‘Everything is on the table’ — Carranza talks budget cuts to NYC schools at City Council hearing

‘Everything is on the table’ — Carranza talks budget cuts to NYC schools at City Council hearing

Students silently protest during Wednesday’s City Council hearing. By Alex Zimmerman/ChalkbeatBy Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat NY During a whirlwind
3 min read
Mar
19
Specialized High School Acceptance Letters Show No Improvement In Diversity

Specialized High School Acceptance Letters Show No Improvement In Diversity

Brooklyn Tech, Photo by BKLYNERAs admissions controversy roils, data shows New York City’s specialized high schools continue to accept
3 min read
Mar
19
Parents Advocate for More Democratic Community Education Councils

Parents Advocate for More Democratic Community Education Councils

A CEC15 meeting in January 2019.If you are a public school parent, you have probably heard about New York’
6 min read
Mar
15
Demanding Higher Pay, New York City Pre-K Teachers Move Towards A Strike

Demanding Higher Pay, New York City Pre-K Teachers Move Towards A Strike

By Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat Some New York City pre-K teachers are one step closer to a potential strike. One of
1 min read
Mar
14
5 More Yeshivas Allowed Unvaccinated Students Attend Helping Spread Measles

5 More Yeshivas Allowed Unvaccinated Students Attend Helping Spread Measles

WILLIAMSBURG — The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is naming names. Today it announced five more schools defied its
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