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Brooklyn Army Terminal unveils summer series celebrating culture and community

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Jada Camille The New York City Economic Development Corporation is rolling out a series of community-focused events at the Brooklyn Army Terminal this summer, aiming to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity through music, dance, film and heritage programming. The events will run from June through September. Highlights include the return…

Reynoso hosts NYCEDC for Brooklyn Marine Terminal Q&A ahead of June vote

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Jun. 9, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann On June 4, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted a one-on-one informational session with the New York City Economic Development Corporation at Borough Hall, addressing community concerns about the Brooklyn Marine Terminal — a 122-acre project along the borough’s waterfront, stretching from Pier 7 at Atlantic Avenue to…

Red Hook residents demand transit upgrades amid Brooklyn Marine Terminal revamp

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Apr. 4, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon With the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) about to undergo a massive transformation, transit advocates and community groups are urging the city not to forget about addressing the area’s transportation needs. The Riders Alliance, a local transit advocacy group, penned a letter on Wednesday to leadership at the NYC Economic Development Corporation…

City’s first community-led solar power initiative coming to Brooklyn Army Terminal

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Dec. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly Some Sunset Park residents and businesses will soon benefit from the launch of Sunset Park Solar, the community-led initiative that will see the installation of solar panels at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to bring clean, affordable energy to the neighborhood. The project, a collaboration between the New York…

Mayor Eric Adams reveals new ‘green-collar’ jobs plan

Mayor Adams reveals new 'greencollar' jobs plan for city

Feb. 28, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer

Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday unveiled a new plan aimed at ensuring New York City’s position as a leader in the newly-emerging environmentally-conscious economy.

Land ho! Bay Ridge ferry makes first sail on new express route

Mar. 8, 2023 By Jada Camille

The city’s newest, faster ferry route From Bay Ridge to Wall Street debuted on Wednesday morning with much fanfare and special passengers including Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Justin Brannan. 

Ahoy Brooklyn! EDC announces new ferry route from Bay Ridge to Wall Street

Feb. 24, 2023 By Jada Camille

Sea-faring Brooklynites will soon have a new transit option for their morning commute to Manhattan, as the city’s Economic Development Corporation is launching an express southern Brooklyn ferry route along the waterfront from Bay Ridge to Wall Street.