Brooklyn

QB Nick Cyrus Gets MVP In NYC Football Game of the Week

In a NYC high school football showdown between the Bronx and Brooklyn,  at South Shore High School, the  Vikings secured a commanding victory over DeWitt Clinton High School in the NYCFootball.com Game of the Week, improving their record to 2-0 in the PSAL 4A division.

UFT Could Support Citywide School Cell Phone Ban

Snapshot UFT survey found two-thirds of educators support citywide ban

Expanded Judgeships Highlight Diversity In Brooklyn Courts

Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent efforts to expand the number of judges in Kings County mark a significant step toward reducing the overwhelming backlog of cases in Brooklyn courts. Brooklyn, as one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in New York, will benefit from the addition of new judges, which promises to alleviate the strain on the judicial system and deliver more timely justice to its residents.

Brooklyn Rec Center to Get $160 Million Renovation

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, recently announced one of the major highlights of the city’s 2025 budget, the $160 million investment to completely rebuild the 70-year-old Brownsville Recreation Center, providing a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn. This comes on top of previous investments, such as the Parks Opportunity Program (POP), which offers low-income New Yorkers six-month paid opportunities and training programs to help maintain and operate city parks. Additionally, the budget allocates $15 million to hire 240 full-time maintenance and operations staff to provide a second shift of cleaning services at 100 hotspots in 62 public parks across all five boroughs.

Applications For New Luxury Apartments In East New York Now Available

Ok, this is it East New York.  This NYC Housing Connect listing just opened up near Broadway Junction.  Rents range from $907 to $3,291.

NYC DOE High Schools in Brooklyn Merge

As reported by the Daily News. a Brooklyn high school in East New York, honoring a 9/11 hero, has expanded its offerings for the new school year, marking a significant milestone more than 20 years after the tragic attacks.

7 Judges Nominated To Become Supreme Court Justices In Brooklyn

At the recent Kings County Democratic Party Judicial Convention, seven nominees were selected to run for Supreme Court Justice for the Democrats.

NY's Uninsured Health Equity Program: A National Model

NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program has released two significant observational studies that highlight its effectiveness in improving the health of uninsured patients. The studies, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) and the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice (JPHMP), showcase NYC Care as a national model for municipalities aiming to enhance healthcare access for uninsured populations.