The area is represented by Asian Americans in both chambers of the state Legislature and in the City Council. That doesn’t mean they agree on anything.
Fela Barclift recalls the day in 1981 when she left her Brooklyn brownstone to search for childcare for her daughter. Racial representation is important for Barclift, who is Black, so she went to nearly 10 different childcare centers to look for the perfect fit.
This year’s winners the David Prize, an annual $1 million award for York City residents have been announced. The prize is named after billionaire real estate developer David C. Walentas and financed by his Brooklyn-based family foundation.