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Thursday, August 11, 2022

APPEALS COURT GREENLIGHTS SCHOOL BUDGET CUTS: An appeals court ruling on Tuesday that gives the green light to the city’s Department of Education budget cuts threatens to throw the opening of the new school year into confusion. 

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LABOR DEPT. TO CONDUCT STUDY ON EMPLOYMENT RATE OF TRANS PERSONS: The Department of Labor has been directed to conduct a study on the statewide employment rate of trans individuals in the state, according to legislation that Governor Kathy Hochul signed on Wednesday. 

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GRANT PANELISTS SOUGHT FOR ARTS COUNCIL: Art and culture experts are invited to become Grant Panelists for the Brooklyn Arts Council in the coming year of reviewing proposals. 

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“Brooklyn Botanic Garden announced the winners o “Brooklyn Botanic Garden announced the winners of the 2022 Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest today at a press conference held on the winning residential block, Lincoln Place between New York & Nostrand Avenues. Representatives from the winning residential and commercial blocks and other participants were in attendance, along with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, BBG president Adrian Benepe, and president of National Grid—longtime supporters of the Greenest Block contest—Rudy Wynter.” Read the rest of our “Brooklyn Botanical Garden makes Brooklyn greener far beyond its own walls” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual Tex-Mex “Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain, has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the city in connection with city allegations it violated workplace protection laws around fair scheduling and paid sick leave. The payout, the result of a four-year investigation and complaint filed by the city Department of Consumer and Worker Protection in 2018 through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, is the largest settlement of its kind, according to DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga.” Read the rest of our “Chipotle to pay NYC workers $20 Million to settle case alleging workplace violations” article, which is linked in our bio.
“Coney Island is continuing to celebrate its sto “Coney Island is continuing to celebrate its storied history, this time honoring a now-closed fun park that operated after the amusement district’s heyday but before its recent renaissance. The Coney Island History Project is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Astroland Park with a new exhibit of history panels to be installed in front of the Astroland Moon Rocket, the park’s first ride.” Read the rest of our “Coney History Museum celebrates 60th anniversary of Astroland Park” article, which is linked in our bio.
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