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

Every day, everywhere I go — whether it’s at a town hall, on the streets, or when participating in an interview — I hear about the quality-of-life issues that affect New Yorkers’ daily lives.I am proud of the progress we have made bringing down crime

My mother was a single parent who worked three jobs just to make sure my siblings and I had a roof over our heads and food on the table—so I know the struggle to live a better life is real.A college education can help New

Working-class families deserve nothing less than a hard-working administration that puts their needs first. And when it comes to child care and after-school programming, this administration has listened to the parents of this city and taken meaningful action to support children and make life more

The best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families. Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford

Last week, our ‘Best Budget Ever’ got even better as our administration worked with the City Council to deliver a budget that prioritizes public safety, affordability, and improved quality of life — the things that matter most to New Yorkers. Our budget builds on the

NYPD Quality of Life Division New Yorkers love their city, but they are very clear about what they don’t love about living here: noise, trash, illegal vending, open-air drug use, reckless driving, double parking, and other everyday offenses. These and many other quality-of-life issues affect