Tag: budget

Local pol’s new initiative aims to level the playing field for North Brooklyn’s high-need schools with $4M investment

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Oct. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Some public schools in Brooklyn’s wealthiest neighborhoods have everything they need — up-to-date technology, modern infrastructure, extra help for students struggling academically, and thriving parent associations.  But many are struggling. The borough has a stark wealth gap, and while all schools are funded by the Department of Education,…

City to open free compost distribution center in Greenpoint

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Jul. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

After finding itself with an excess of compost, the city will open a compost distribution site in Greenpoint next month, where urban gardeners can pick up sone “black gold” for free.

UFT to ‘review’ changes to city budget after Adams restores some funding for schools

eric adams announcing changes to budget cuts

Jan. 22, 2024 By Megan McGibney

In late December, right before city schools closed for the holiday break, the United Federation of Teachers announced it was filing a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, the city, and the New York State Education Department over nearly $2 billion in budget cuts for New York City public schools.

Reynoso to redirect Borough Hall funds to ease strain on overburdened city agencies

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Sep. 29, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer

As overburdened New York City agencies struggle to meet the needs of residents, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will divert Borough Hall’s money and resources toward aiding New Yorkers and easing the strain on the city, he announced Wednesday.