Sep. 20, 2024 By Adam Daly Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is launching a series of events next week to combat the rise in book censorship across the U.S. with talks, film screenings and community gatherings to raise awareness about the dangers of book bans ahead of a national day of action at Grand Army…
Sep. 20, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A city-owned concrete facility is producing dust and noise in the Columbia Waterfront District, and local leaders say something needs to be done. Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation moved its concrete recycling facility from the South Brooklyn Army Terminal to a lot near the piers on…
Sep. 20, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A vivid portrait of U.S Rep. Nydia Velázquez, which blends her Puerto Rican identity and New York constituency, was unveiled in Congress on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking members of the Democratic party, including U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Supreme Court Justice… Read more »
Sep. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Local and state officials joined the Hudson Companies and St. Nicks Alliance on Sept. 18 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the second phase of the Kingsland Commons development at the 3.4-acre site of the former Greenpoint Hospital campus in Greenpoint. The Greenpoint Hospital, which served the community for…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille Brooklyn Football Club has secured a new home field for the remainder of the 2024 season — but it’s not in Brooklyn. Team leads struck a deal with Columbia University to host seven home matches at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium, located within Columbia’s Baker Athletics Complex at…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille A popular saying has been passed around the WNBA this season: “Everyone watches women’s sports.” But those watching the WNBA have their eyes on one team mascot in particular — Ellie the Elephant. At any moment during a New York Liberty game, the stylish hype woman can be…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Ready to roll the dice and take a tour of Queens, one property at a time? The world’s most famous board game is getting a local twist with the debut of MONOPOLY: Queens Edition. This special version of the iconic game will be officially unveiled on Saturday, Oct.…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Plans to redevelop the old Century 21 in Bay Ridge into an “urban retail landscape” have been scrapped, and owners are seeking to sell the site to a developer interested in building housing instead. The Gindi family, who founded the now-defunct department store, have listed the lot and…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said Wednesday he is confident that the MTA will get the $68.4 billion needed to fund the five-year capital plan unveiled the same day. The ambitious plan, officially rolled out at the MTA’s Corona Yard shop in Flushing, calls for 2,000 new…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Ahead of the 2024 general elections, a New York-based Democratic education and activist organization has launched a campaign focusing on dual residents to influence the outcome in critical swing districts—such as in Queens, Long Island and upstate. The group MoveIndigo is calling on residents to re-register their voting…