Michael Castro expressed pride from his parents about being accepted into the competitive six-week Muni internship program, which provides hands-on experiences in welding and maintenance.
Mia and her peers were matched with Ryan Thoni, an ichthyologist and curatorial associate in the museum's division of vertebrate zoology. Thoni's project to gather information on when and how microplastics began to enter the environment relied on the museum's vast collection of fish specimens dating from more than a century ago - some 3.2 million in total.
Mayor Adams emphasized that current school curricula inadequately prepare students for real-world financial responsibilities, leaving them unable to manage essential financial tasks like taxes.
The Brooklyn Children's Museum has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop the Brooklyn Character initiative aimed at fostering strong character traits in children.