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You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade
While meltwater from rock glaciers alone certainly won’t make up for the glaciers lost, it could help mitigate the most severe impacts.
Izetta Johnson Internship Program celebrates its class of 2026
The Izetta Johnson Internship Program welcomed its 2026 class, giving NYC students career experience in the Kings County Courts.
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After two decades, beloved senior center shutters in Brooklyn
The owner of the Ocean Parkway Older Adult Center, which serves as a cooling hub, claimed he closed the place because of low attendance.
Softee showdown: Ice cream trucks battle it out for sales in Pierrepont Playground
A look at how Brooklyn ice cream truck drivers compete for prime spots, permits and loyal customers at Pierrepont Playground.
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Second annual Southwest Brooklyn’s Men of Distinction Awards recognize locals
Southwest Brooklyn leaders honored 11 local men at the second annual Men of Distinction awards recognizing community service and civic impact.
Big trouble at the Microtel: Ex-commish at center of Frank Carone bribe case
Eric Adams’ former social services commissioner is the man in the middle of a corruption case that could take down a top city power broker.
Dr. Alister Martin: From voter registration startup founder to NYC health commissioner
One widely adopted initiative of his, Vot-ER, introduced the novel idea of registering patients as voters in a healthcare setting.
Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color
As left-wing insurgents make inroads in New York and elsewhere, their campaigns are confronting legacy institutions led by people of color.
Brooklynites sue over shelter burden as City Hall vows for ‘fair share’ everywhere
As the Mamdani administration works toward what it says is a more equitable distribution of homeless shelters throughout the city.
Liberty hoist Commissioner’s Cup at Barclays
The New York Liberty became the WNBA’s first-ever two-time champions of the Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday night.
Kim Stanley Robinson expresses ‘angry optimism’ about climate change at Pioneer Works
Author Kim Stanley Robinson discussed climate change, utopias and “angry optimism” during a Pioneer Works talk in Brooklyn.
Dreaded windshield stickers could return for Alternate Side Parking violators
The last time DSNY was allowed to sticker cars was 2012, when the Council banned the stickers because they were almost impossible to remove.
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Fear, hate and few consequences for NY prison officers, state’s review finds
A state review found New York’s prison system has poor oversight, weak accountability and a culture contributing to violence.
Tap your cellphone: NYC piloting digital student OMNY cards this fall for 7 schools
NYC schools will test digital student OMNY cards this fall after families reported problems with damaged and delayed replacement cards.
Last chance to view historic Sail250 tall ships docked in Brooklyn
Tuesday is the last full day to see Sail250’s historic tall ships docked at Brooklyn Bridge Park before they depart Wednesday.
Peter John Haley remembered by family
Family and friends remember Peter John Haley, a journalist and public servant whose career and life were rooted in Brooklyn.
Parishioners bid emotional farewell to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Parishioners bid an emotional farewell as Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bay Ridge held its final service after decades of worship.
Bay Ridge Center honors locals during annual Summer Celebration of Giving
Bay Ridge Center honored volunteers and community leaders during its Summer Celebration of Giving fundraiser for older adults.