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Apr
01
Hollingsworth Endorsed by Construction and Building Union in Central Brooklyn Council Race

Hollingsworth Endorsed by Construction and Building Union in Central Brooklyn Council Race

Michael Hollingsworth (Image: Tess Mayer)Tenant organizer Michael Hollingsworth [https://www.m4bk.com/] has been endorsed by a notable construction
3 min read
Mar
31
Most—But Not All—Brooklyn State Lawmakers Vote For Marijuana Legalization

Most—But Not All—Brooklyn State Lawmakers Vote For Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana. (Photo by dankdepot/Flickr)After years of political wrangling, the New York State legislature voted to legalize recreational marijuana
3 min read
Mar
31
Restored C and F Train Service, Congestion Pricing Progress and Other Transportation Updates

Restored C and F Train Service, Congestion Pricing Progress and Other Transportation Updates

An overnight subway disinfecting and cleaning at Stillwell Terminal last spring. (Image: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit)
5 min read
Mar
31
Learning: After Classes Moved Online, Enrollment Skyrocketed

Learning: After Classes Moved Online, Enrollment Skyrocketed

Students attending a BISR course from 2017. Photo credit: Salome Oggenfuss. Six years ago, Maggie Gerrity — a Manhattan-based artist, bookkeeper,
5 min read
Mar
30
New Layout, Better Signage and More Programming Planned for Prospect Heights Open Streets

New Layout, Better Signage and More Programming Planned for Prospect Heights Open Streets

The Vanderbilt Avenue Open Street last year. (Image: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council)New York City’s Open Streets program
4 min read
Mar
30
Design Nonprofit Launches Fellowship to Envision the Future of Gowanus

Design Nonprofit Launches Fellowship to Envision the Future of Gowanus

A rendering of the storefront of Van Alen Institute’s new location at 303 Bond Street in Gowanus, remade as
4 min read
Mar
29
Unintended Consequences: Advocates Concerned State Housing Bill Could Hurt Industrial Business Zones

Unintended Consequences: Advocates Concerned State Housing Bill Could Hurt Industrial Business Zones

State lawmakers are considering legislation to increase the city’s affordable housing stock, but groups who represent Brooklyn’s working
4 min read
Mar
29
Wonderforest Nature Preschool and Cain Sloan Store To Open At Pacific Park

Wonderforest Nature Preschool and Cain Sloan Store To Open At Pacific Park

38 Sixth Avenue in Pacific Park. (Image: Developer)A new pre-school and home decor shop are coming to Brooklyn. Greenland
2 min read
Mar
29
Brooklyn Startup Company Brings Retro Design To New Smart Clock

Brooklyn Startup Company Brings Retro Design To New Smart Clock

Tidbyt displays upcoming train times./ Photo provided by SinghA new type of smart device will be hitting the market soon,
3 min read
Mar
29
Young Wrestler Dies in Gun Fight, Two Other Murders This Weekend

Young Wrestler Dies in Gun Fight, Two Other Murders This Weekend

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
2 min read