Tag: Brooklyn
Brooklyn: Dumbo rebirth of a borough
Posted: July 22, 2018 at 10:20 pm / Travel
NO OTHER borough of New York has changed as much as Brooklyn in the past decade. It may be within touching distance of Manhattan, but it couldn’t be more different. While its big sister is about old money and iconic landmarks, Brooklyn bristles with creativity, passion and an energy that is infectious. Daily Express :: […]
Closure, Not Renewal, For Three Schools in Brooklyn
Posted: December 17, 2015 at 6:56 pm / Education
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has proposed the closure of three schools in Brooklyn that have been plagued with low enrollment and high staff turnover rates. The plan to close the schools is a new one for the administration, which has typically focused on turning around struggling schools through the Renewal Schools program. […]