Grand Army Plaza Construction Site is Home to Public Art Exhibition
BY Amira Turner Construction fencing is a common New York City eyesore. But for the many runners, bikers, families, and tourists passing through Brooklyn’s Grand …[read more]
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Rethinking History: A Visual “1619 Project” Comes to Grand Army Plaza Library
BY AMIRA TURNER Just a few steps from Grand Army Plaza’s Soldiers and Sailors Arch that commemorates Civil War soldiers, Brooklyn’s Central Library is …[read more]
Mayor Adams Maintains Strong Hold in East New York
BY KIM GILL Despite a scandal plaguing his administration, Mayor Adams was cool as a cucumber as he triumphantly commanded a town hall meeting …[read more]
Climate Event Spreads Misleading Claims at Brooklyn Heights Library
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Videos of flooding, landslides, hurricanes, and tornados played on a projector as attendees trickled into a dimly lit conference room at …[read more]
Brooklyn Pols Reach Out to Black Male Voters
BY KIM GILL With 19 days left until Election Day, Brooklyn Democrats are working on their final pitch to Black men reluctant to vote …[read more]
Mayday: Bushwick Art Space on the Verge of Closing Hosts Artist Bazaar Fundraiser
BY: AMIRA TURNER When Mayday Space, a Bushwick-based community arts center, first opened its doors in 2014, its organizers sought for the space to …[read more]
Community Seeks More Representation With Interborough Express Line Planning
BY KIM GILL The MTA is partnering with community boards to gain feedback from residents on the proposed Interborough Express Line (IBX). The line, …[read more]
Empowering Citizens: How New York Libraries are Shaping Informed Voters
BY:SAMANTHA LORISTON As election season approaches, the importance of voting is once again at the forefront of public discourse. On September 25, 2024, the New …[read more]
Climate Advocates Seek to Shut Down National Grid’s Greenpoint Facility
BY AMIRA TURNER Though the quiet streets of Greenpoint Brooklyn can often feel like an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big …[read more]
Anticipated Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Gets Mixed Reviews From Community
BY KIM GILL Construction is underway for the long-anticipated recreation center in honor of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The Flatbush-Gardens Tenant Association partnered …[read more]