Obama Visits Brooklyn to Praise Innovative High School
In Obama’s first visit to Brooklyn as president, he spoke at the unique and innovative Pathways in Technology Early College
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Mayor Bloomberg Tours Brooklyn Grange for First Harvest
Brooklyn Grange just celebrated its first harvest from its rooftop farm in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The farm originated in
Read moreEnjoy Your Soda Says the New Yorkers for Beverage Choice
Even the best comedians around couldn’t come up with material that seems more farcical. The proposed ban on large sugary
Read moreGet On Your Bike and Ride…With a Helmet?
Councilman David Greenfield has recently proposed a bill that would require all New York City bike riders to wear helmets.
Read moreCity Council Suggests Smarter Way to Fight Obesity
If Mayor Bloomberg is truly interested in finding realistic ways to fight obesity in New York, City Council members believe
Read moreBushwick Community School Begs to Remain
Bushwick Community High School is fighting for its right to stay open and to service kids in need. This is
Read moreNew York Projects Awarded $14.4 Million In Tax Credits
Earlier this week, New York allotted $14.4 million in low income housing tax credits to numerous inexpensive housing projects throughout
Read moreGet On Your Bike and Ride in New York
If you’re hoping to get on your bike-share bicycle and ride anytime soon – you might need to find an
Read moreNew York Braces for Hurricane Irene
Everyone in New York is bracing for the worst of Hurricane Irene. And it appears that the worst may be
Read moreBrooklyn Begging Apple to Come
People in Brooklyn are seeing red right now, and it’s not the red of a shiny new Apple. That’s because
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