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Jan
12
Lester Young Jr. makes history as NY’s first Black chancellor for Board of Regents

Lester Young Jr. makes history as NY’s first Black chancellor for Board of Regents

New York’s Board of Regents elected Regent Lester Young Jr. as its first Black chancellor. New York State Education
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Jan
11
Three Kings Day Was Celebrated In Williamsburg In Spite of Pandemic

Three Kings Day Was Celebrated In Williamsburg In Spite of Pandemic

The Three Kings, Mary, and José. Anna Conkling/ BklynerThis past Saturday, a float which held the Three Kings, the Virgin
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Jan
08
Hot Lunches To Take Home For Schoolchildren Finally An Option

Hot Lunches To Take Home For Schoolchildren Finally An Option

While the majority of schoolchildren are learning remotely, many of them depend on school food for nutrition. To make sure
2 min read
Jan
04
New York City’s First Born of the Year A Brooklyn Boy

New York City’s First Born of the Year A Brooklyn Boy

Ivett Rodriguez with son Jaxel, born at midnight on January 1st. Photo by NYC Health + Hospitals.New York City’s
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Dec
29
Urban Birders Find Solace at Southern Brooklyn’s Plumb Beach

Urban Birders Find Solace at Southern Brooklyn’s Plumb Beach

Plumb Beach is a quiet, small beach located right off the Belt Parkway in Southern Brooklyn and a haven for
4 min read
Dec
23
‘Nutcracker’ Performance Sweetens Brooklyn Students’ Pandemic-Wracked Year

‘Nutcracker’ Performance Sweetens Brooklyn Students’ Pandemic-Wracked Year

Anna CampanelliBy Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY. This article was originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/brooklyn/2020/12/21/
3 min read
Dec
22
At Home STEM Kits Bring Science To Living Rooms Of Public School Kids

At Home STEM Kits Bring Science To Living Rooms Of Public School Kids

The hydroponic STEM kits that the students received. Courtesy of NY Sun Works. One non-profit organization has been making it
3 min read
Dec
18
NYC announces sweeping changes to middle, high school application process

NYC announces sweeping changes to middle, high school application process

Erasmus High School in Flatbush. Liena Zagare/BklynerChristina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York The coronavirus pandemic will force major changes in
6 min read
Dec
17
Biggest Snowfall In Years Means Perfect Snow For Sledding

Biggest Snowfall In Years Means Perfect Snow For Sledding

Sledding happening throughout Prospect Park. Keira Wingate/BklynerThe biggest downfall the city has seen in years brings the perfect weather
2 min read
Dec
17
Toy Drives During The Pandemic Holiday Season

Toy Drives During The Pandemic Holiday Season

Via Old Stone House.Christmas approaches this year as the city heads for yet another lockdown, and the holiday season
6 min read