Brooklyn Parents Rally Against Impending Closure of Local Daycare Centers Amid Fiscal Struggles
Parents and staff protested the planned closures of childcare centers in Brooklyn and Queens due to city cited low enrollment and budget constraints; centers are also battling for overdue funds from the city.
Mayor Bowser and DC Parks Announce Discounted Summer Camp Rates for Washington D.C. Families
Mayor Bowser encourages families to apply for reduced rates for DPR summer camps in Washington D.C. before February 10, 2025. Eligibility is based on income, with registration via lottery starting February 14.
NYC's Education Department to End Leases for Beloved Day Care Centers in Brooklyn and Queens, Leaving Families in Desperate Search for Alternatives
NYC's Department of Education will not renew leases for several daycare programs, leaving families and communities concerned about early childhood education.
New York City Allocates Record $1.35 Billion to Disability Education Amid Backlog Concerns as Security Boosts for Private Schools Begin
NYC spent a record $1.35 billion on private special education, responding to a backlog and facing increased complaints, while also expanding security guard funding for private schools.
Portland Water Bureau Detects Cryptosporidium in City's Drinking Source, Precautions Advised for Compromised Immune Systems
Low levels of Cryptosporidium were found in Portland's Bull Run Watershed, the city's water source. No treatment is in place yet, but a filtration system is planned by 2027. People with weak immune systems are advised to consult their doctors.
