Brooklyn, NY- State Senator Kevin Parker hosted the 16th Annual Harvest Fest Back to School Celebration on Saturday, August 26. The event, held at Paerdegat Park in Brooklyn, was a resounding success, offering a day of fun filled activities, valuable resources, and entertainment for the

In advance of the Labor Day holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has announced its trash, compost and recycling collection schedule for Monday, September 4, 2023. There WILL BE trash and compost collection on the holiday, in line with the Department’s mission to get New

This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them.

New York City is home to people from all over the world. We may eat different foods and speak different languages, but in the end, we all want things: jobs, good schools for our children, public safety, and a chance to live the American Dream.

As Mayor of New York, I know just how important public safety is to our city, and how important the right leadership is in achieving it. Over the last 18 months, this Administration has made major progress in driving down major crime, and last week I

One of my most sacred obligations as Mayor is keeping our children safe from harm. And one of the leading risks to their health is nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. We have made great progress, as a city and nation,

One of my most sacred obligations as Mayor is keeping our children safe from harm. And one of the leading risks to their health is nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. We have made great progress, as a city and nation,

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health announced last week that it has reached a significant milestone with its 20,000th midwifery birth. Baby Girl Ali entered the world on Thursday, July 6th at 4:37 a.m., under the watchful eyes of our certified nurse-midwife — Patrina Royes (pictured

The old saying, ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is truer than ever today. There are many problems that we face now, which—if we deal with them at the source—can be handled effectively and with less suffering. Gun violence among our young people is one of

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Independence Day. Residents who normally receive TUESDAY TRASH AND COMPOST COLLECTION should place their material at the curb Tuesday night for collection beginning Wednesday, July 5.

Our city’s budget reflects our values, and for my administration, the needs of everyday people come first. This year, we navigated many significant financial challenges and have reached a budget agreement with our colleagues on the City Council—a budget that is smart, strategic and fiscally responsible,

Last week, our city witnessed two tragedies that could have been prevented: A deadly fire at an e-bike shop and a subway surfing attempt that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and serious injury for another young person. Our hearts go out to

In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as one city. As mayor, I am committed to reclaiming our streets for everyone to enjoy safely. New Yorkers shouldn’t have to travel to Europe to

Summer weather is here, and there is no better time to be on the streets of New York—especially at our city’s bustling outdoor restaurants. At the height of the pandemic, our temporary outdoor dining program served millions of New Yorkers and saved 100,000 jobs.  It allowed

Brooklyn, NY — Kingsborough Community College (KCC) students Ahmer Ali and Elizaveta Ulumbelashvili are among the 459 nationwide semifinalists the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation selected for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. They join 24 other CUNY semifinalists, chosen from a pool of more than 1,700 applicants attending 215