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Adams Administration Backpedals on Huge Cuts to Pre-K and 3-K Programs

"We're gonna resolve that issue," Schools Chancellor David Banks told the City Council.

March 18, 2024

The Department of Education, Formerly the Board of Education, Is Actually ‘NYC Public Schools’—For Now

The DOE's "brand refresh" comes as the Adams administration fights to maintain mayoral control over the school system.

NYC Policing by the Numbers: Yep, Still Racist

And more stories to ponder at the beginning of the week.

March 18, 2024

My Neighbor, Virginia

When Vincenza Ann "Virginia" Filingeri Checkle died, 20th-century Brooklyn died with her.

March 15, 2024

I Survived (and Thrived) Watching Half of the Seven Hour Hitler Movie

Scenes from a rare screening of the first half of the seven-hour experimental 1977 film, "Hitler, a Film from Germany."

March 15, 2024

The Saga of Zaza Waza: Illicit Weed Endures

And more news for your Friday.

March 15, 2024

Arielle Lana LeJarde Wants to Put You on to What Real Electronic Music Heads Know

The music journalist and event programmer champions diverse lineups and tells us what shows are coming up.

March 14, 2024

Corona Plaza Vendors Are Struggling Under the City’s New Restrictions

The number of vendors has been slashed, opening hours have been cut, and sales are down by more than half—but vendors are hoping the plans for the permanent market will change all of that.

March 14, 2024

Pro-Palestine Activists Block NY Times Delivery Trucks: ‘We’re Trying to Take the Times Out of Circulation for a Day’

By 12:30 a.m., big semi trucks began to back up in the facility’s driveway, unable to get in.

March 14, 2024