Tag: budget

Brooklyn Public Library to release special-edition New York Liberty library cards

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May. 28, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Basketball and books are colliding as the Brooklyn Public Library teams up with the New York Liberty to release special-edition Liberty-themed library cards. The cards — featuring images of the championship-winning WNBA team and its iconic mascot, Ellie the Elephant, will be available at all BPL branches starting…

Chi Ossé and park advocates call for more funding of New York City’s green spaces

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Apr. 22, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Council Member Chi Ossé, New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P) and local park advocates rallied Monday at Herbert Von King Park in Bedford-Stuyvesant, calling on Mayor Eric Adams to restore funding for the city’s Parks Department and 800 parks-related jobs. Park advocates say underfunding and understaffing have led to…

State to invest $750M in capital funding at beleaguered SUNY Downstate based on report by new advisory board

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Jan. 23, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The state will invest $550 million in SUNY Downstate this year, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul, including the second half of a $750 million capital investment to ensure the hospital’s long-term future.  Hochul’s proposed executive budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes $100 million for operations and $450 million…

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.