VISION ZERO: CITY ANNOUNCES RETURN OF DUSK AND DARKNESS CAMPAIGN, WARNING NEW YORKERS OF HEIGHTENED DANGERS TO PEDESTRIANS DURING FALL EVENINGS As Clocks Fall Back Next Weekend, Hours Near Sunset Become the Most Dangerous of the Year for PedestriansSignature Campaign Uses Education Through Public-Service Messaging and

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Election Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.Residents who normally receive Tuesday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material

Our city’s child care costs rank among the highest in the nation, so every New Yorker knows a family member, a friend, or a colleague who has struggled to afford child care. From the earliest days of our administration, we have made affordable child care

Late in the evening of Wednesday, September 17, fire erupted at 481 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook,Brooklyn. The fire spread and quickly became a five-alarm event, with more than 200 firefighterscalled in to fight the blaze. After two firefighters experienced injuries, the FDNY called

NEW YORK — The New York City Health Department, in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, is vaccinating raccoons against rabies. Beginning on October 14 and continuing through November (weather dependent), oral rabies

Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, the Canarsie Social Security office will reopen at 1871 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.  Local telephone services will remain available at 1-866-667-7342.  The office has been closed for renovation since June.Social Security office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.,

Brooklyn, NY - This fall Marine Park Alliance offers an exciting lineup of Black cultural programs. An engaging puppeteer takes over Lenape Playground; Brooklyn Cricket League explains the global sport played throughout the Caribbean and South Asia; a certified meditation specialist takes us on a

From the start of our administration, we have been clear that the days of ignoring people in crisis — on our streets and in our subways — were over. It’s no secret that too many New Yorkers who suffer from severe mental illness cycle between

In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York City students don’t have this access, which, in turn, creates barriers to learning and taking advantage of opportunities.To bridge the digital divide and provide all

A new fall season begins at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) in Red Hook with three new art exhibitions opening Saturday, September 13.Aerosol Euphoria: Urban Street ArtThe Art of the NuYoRICAN SoulBrooklyn ResilienceAerosol Euphoria: Urban Street Art, is a national juried show celebrating street

We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the Curtis Sliwa South Brooklyn Headquarters on Sunday, September 14th, at 2 PM, located at 2049 Flatbush Avenue, between Avenue P and Avenue M. This event marks a major step forward in our mission to take

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) officially unveiled its new tagline to the public across its three hospital campuses—Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, and Interfaith Medical Center. The new tagline, “A Healthier You Starts Here,” ushers in a new chapter in OBH’s brand journey

School is back! This week, our children will gather their school supplies, fill backpacks, and greet their friends as they kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Our public schools are the best of our city — a place where children from every walk of life

How we deal with our garbage says a lot about who we are as a society. New York City must look as good as the people who live here. I have said it many times: We cannot allow our streets and sidewalks to be cluttered

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their