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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
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
19
Amber Adler On Giving Back During A Pandemic & Loving Her Kids

Amber Adler On Giving Back During A Pandemic & Loving Her Kids

Amber Adler and her children. (Photo via Rathkopf Photography, with permission) HOMECREST – Amber Adler, 36, has always given back to
4 min read
May
14
Don’t Talk To Me About Leaving: I Can’t Wait for Brooklyn to Welcome Me Back

Don’t Talk To Me About Leaving: I Can’t Wait for Brooklyn to Welcome Me Back

Jamie Betesh Carter with her daughter. Family photo.Every night when I cozy up to my 11-month-old daughter, I bring
5 min read
May
13
Policing the Pandemic: This is Nothing New

Policing the Pandemic: This is Nothing New

Photo byBill Oxford [https://unsplash.com/@bill_oxford?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] onUnsplash
3 min read
May
12
How NYC Schools Officials Played Down The COVID-19 Threat

How NYC Schools Officials Played Down The COVID-19 Threat

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza speaks at a news conference at the Office of Emergency Management about the Coronavirus, March 2,
10 min read
May
11
Free Mask Giveaways in Coney Island Tuesday & Wednesday

Free Mask Giveaways in Coney Island Tuesday & Wednesday

This week Council Member Mark Treyger will host two free mask giveaways for residents in Southern Brooklyn. Council Member Treyger
1 min read
May
08
Sunset Park Matriarch Home For Mother’s Day, Recovered From Coronavirus

Sunset Park Matriarch Home For Mother’s Day, Recovered From Coronavirus

Maria Rodriguez with grandson Octavio Vargas at the hospital.Maria Rodriguez is home from NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, where she
2 min read
May
06
Where To Get Free Mask In Brooklyn This Week

Where To Get Free Mask In Brooklyn This Week

The city is set to distribute millions of free face coverings, and this is the latest set of locations [https:
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