Announcements
The first cohort of students will begin classes at the Central Library in Prospect Heights next January (Photo by Park Slope Stoop)A new initiative between Bard College and the Brooklyn Public library aims to help nontraditional students earn college degrees—for free! The “microcollege” program will meet students at
Education
An official ribbon-cutting inaugurated the Edward R. Murrow High School’s greenhouse (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)MIDWOOD – In a hot, brightly lit greenhouse on the roof of Edward R. Murrow High School [http://www.ermurrowhs.org/], vegetables—and possibly careers—are growing in Brooklyn. A new greenhouse, part of the $10
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MARINE PARK – In his Sheepshead Town Hall back in September, Mayor De Blasio promised many things [/mayors-promises-sheepshead-last-nights-town-hall/]. Among them was a STOP sign by a local school – which he was adamant would be installed by the end of October, if warranted. The exchange at the town hall was extremely memorable:
Central Brooklyn
Councilmember Mathieu Eugene (center) at groundbreaking for PS889/IS890 in 2014/ BKLYNERDITMAS PARK/KENSINGTON – Councilman Mathieu Eugene (D, 40th) put out a press release last Friday, touting his hard work in getting a traffic light and crosswalk approved that will likely be installed next year by PS889, IS890 on Coney
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WINDSOR TERRACE – When the school year started back in September, one crossing guard never appeared. Two weeks ago – the other one disappeared, with no explanation, leaving parents worried about the safety of their kids getting to and from school. The two intersections are located by the former Bishop Ford High
Central Brooklyn
KENSINGTON/DITMAS PARK — NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) has finished their traffic study, according to the Assemblymember Robert Carroll, and have agreed to install a traffic light at the corner of Coney Island Avenue and Hinckley Place to aid in traffic calming in front of IS 890 and PS 889
Central Brooklyn
Via Fashion Institute of TechnologyHey Brooklyn, Do you want to learn what it takes to start a clothing line? Let the Fashion Institute of Technology, Brooklyn Army Terminal [http://www.fitnyc.edu/ccps/fit-brooklyn.php] location help you answer the questions you have and those you did not know to
Announcements
PS20/BKLYNERCLINTON HILL – Last night saw over 30 parents attend Community Education Council (CEC) 13’s strategic space meeting, held at PS 56 Lewis H. Latimer School on 170 Gates Avenue. The gathering included many parents from PS 20. It was likely they came in response to a DNAinfo article
Central Brooklyn
PS889/IS890 on Coney Island AvenueKENSINGTON/DITMAS PARK – It’s getting to be the end of October soon, mornings are getting darker, and getting to school will become an even bigger challenge to students at the new PS889 / IS890 on Coney Island Avenue. We’ve written about the issues surrounding
Announcements
BROOKLYN – Any young patron who has been unable to borrow books due to outstanding fines – here’s some good news. All of the city’s public libraries, including Brooklyn Public Library, are forgiving all outstanding fines and fees on items borrowed and not returned in a one day amnesty to
Announcements
CLINTON HILL – Pratt Institute [http://pratt.edu] has chosen Frances Bronet [http://francesbronet.com/] as the Institute’s 12th president. Pratt Institute has been preparing its students for careers in art, design, architecture, information, as well as liberal arts and sciences on its campuses in Clinton Hill and Manhattan since
brownsville
BROWNSVILLE – A community that harvests together, grows together. In Brownsville, the urban farming network continues to expand, week after week – as more local residents continue to visit, shop for produce, and eat at one of the biggest farms in their neighborhood. Over 50 Brownsville community members stopped by Project EATS