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Gov. Hochul touts Radical AI’s first-in-New York autonomous materials science lab at Brooklyn Navy Yard • Brooklyn Paper
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (578+ words) A cutting-edge materials science company is bringing a major new research operation to Brooklyn " and marking a forest for New York State in the process." Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week that Radical AI, a fast-growing materials science laboratory at…...
Hochul backs Stop Online Predators Act in 2026 budget to protect kids online • Brooklyn Paper
1+ week, 4+ day ago (296+ words) Gaming and social media platforms could soon be required to comply with stricter child protection laws in New York state, aimed at preventing companies from profiting off the exploitation of children, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Jan. 13 during her 2026 State of…...
Cycling Brooklyn? The Two Accident Types Lawyers See Most (And How to Protect Yourself) • Brooklyn Paper
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) While New York City's "Vision Zero" initiative has made cycling safer through expanded bike lanes, improved intersection designs, and enhanced traffic enforcement, accidents still occur. With over 762,000 regular cyclists navigating Brooklyn's streets, understanding your rights and knowing what to do…...
Meet Spot: Robot dog helps build Brooklyn’s newest skyscraper • Brooklyn Paper
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (390+ words) Robot technology lent a helping hand in the construction of The Brook, a 52-story, 600-foot mixed-use residential skyscraper rising at the corner of Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. The development's general contractor, Suffolk, deployed…...
Brooklyn podcaster T.J. Stone sentenced for investment scam using fake Seinfeld business name • Brooklyn Paper
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) A Brooklyn podcaster was sentenced to 45 months in prison for stealing $2 million from real estate and cryptocurrency investors while using a fictitious business named after a "Seinfeld" joke. Thomas John Sfraga, also known as "T.J. Stone," was sentenced Friday in federal…...
Math Reimagined: Achievement First’s Approach to Deep Learning and Student-Led Problem Solving • Brooklyn Paper
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (183+ words) In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of public charter schools, exemplifies this transformation through its innovative approaches to math instruction. "By teaching…...
A neighborhood ‘Haven’: How an old-school Irish pub became a Sunset Park icon — and St. Patrick’s Day staple • Brooklyn Paper
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) Nestled on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 58th Street, the Irish Haven has been a neighborhood staple for over six decades. The no-frills, old-school Irish pub has not only stood the test of time but has flourished as a beloved…...