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A 25-year-old man was shot on a Brownsville MTA bus early Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. ABC News reports that the bus was traveling west on Rockaway Avenue around 1:30am when shots were fired and he was struck in the neck.
MTA to Expand Service on 7 Brooklyn Bus Lines - BKReader
18 hours ago · Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will enhance service on 24 bus routes across New York City beginning this spring, including seven routes in Brooklyn.. The enhanced service is in order to help shorten public transit commutes and make travel easier for residents, the governor said through a press release.
Delayed by More Than a Year, Will a Brooklyn Infrastructure …
17 hours ago · On a recent cold weekday afternoon in Prospect Heights, Dean Street, between 6th and Vanderbilt Avenues, was eerily quiet- a hush that might be the perfect selling point for a realtor with a client in tow. Oddly enough, the street should actually be noisy with a construction crew digging underground ...
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Nov 28, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams touched on many issues during his regular weekly press conference, including an upcoming chat with the border czar Tom Homan, immigrant vs citizen rights, Elon Musk and cell phone bans in schools. The mayor renewed his push to fix how the city deals with people with ...
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20 hours ago · UV Index 0 Low Pressure 30.29 Rising Visibility 10 miles Dewpoint 35 °F Humidity 82% Wind WNW 0.5 mph Gust 0.6 mph Wind Chill 40 °F
Brooklyn Museum Celebrates Bicentennial With Acquisitions
2 days ago · The Brooklyn Museum added more than 330 artworks to its collection in 2024, marking a milestone year as it celebrates its bicentennial.. The acquisitions span a range of disciplines, from American and Asian art, to photography and contemporary pieces, solidifying the museum's status as a premier cultural institution, according to a press release.
City to Expand Careers Program for Students - BKReader
Dec 8, 2024 · Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on Monday announced the expansion of FutureReadyNYC, a program designed to prepare students for the workforce through career-connected mentorships and industry-aligned learning. The initiative will serve 135 schools ...
Amid Privatization Fears, Brooklyn Mail Carriers Demand Higher …
2 days ago · Bath Beach residents woke up to honks, chants and a firetruck blaring its horn on Sunday morning as postal workers rallied in front of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Branch 41 office to demand higher pay.. Carriers from as far away as Hawaii and Louisiana joined Brooklyn postal workers to pressure the national leadership to secure a better contract for the …
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Dec 2, 2024 · As the Trump administration prepares to implement stricter immigration policies, immigrant families and their allies in New York City are being encouraged to educate themselves about their rights under federal and state laws.