Tag: Press release

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson today released the following statement regarding the months-long gas outage impacting residents of Whitman Houses in Fort Greene, which has had gas service issues since August 2025: “A…

Selected Designers Will Showcase Five Complete Looks at The 2026 People’s Runway, A Full-Service Fashion Show Hosted at Brooklyn Borough Hall This Fall Selected Designers Will Each Receive $5,000 Grants and Mentorship Opportunities with Industry Leaders *DESIGNERS APPLY HERE* *FLYER AVAILABLE HERE* BROOKLYN, NY (June 15, 2026) – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio…

Reynoso Calls for an Office of SNAP Fraud, Victim Reimbursement Fund, and EBT Upgrades ***VIDEO ANDIMAGES HERE*** BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso called for urgent action to address the growing crisis of SNAP benefit theft impacting families across Brooklyn and New York City. Joined by twenty social service…

Reynoso’s funding closes the financial gap to ensure that the Mermaid Parade will go on this June ***PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE HERE*** Brooklyn, NY – Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced $20,000 in funding for Coney Island USA to close the financial gap for the annual Mermaid Parade this June.…

***Photos Here***   BROOKLYN, NY – Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso declared May 19, 2026, as “Shaggy Day” in Brooklyn. Deputy Borough President Kim Council delivered the special honor at Big Vibes in Little Caribbean: Shaggy’s Album Release, a public celebration for his fifteenth studio album, “Lottery,” held at the I AM CARIBBEING HQ.  Born in Jamaica, Orville Richard Burrell, professionally known…