Brooklyn College
Coverage of Brooklyn College in the Nexus archive.
- NYPD whistleblower sworn in as NYC sheriff: 'Modern-day hero'
Edwin Raymond, an ex-NYPD Lt., was sworn in as NYC sheriff at Brooklyn College. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who appointed Raymond in May, attended the ceremony. Raymond is a child of Haitian immigrants from East Flatbush.
- ‘New sheriff in town’: NYC’s first Haitian sheriff sworn in as TPS expires
Edwin Raymond, the first Haitian New Yorker to lead New York City’s Sheriff’s Office, was sworn in on the same day Temporary Protected Status (TPS) expired for over 300,000 Haitians in the U.S. The ceremony highlighted concerns about the impact of TPS expiration, as city officials pledged support for Haitian communities and called on Congress for a permanent solution.
- Brooklyn College physician assistant accused of sexually harassing female students
A physician assistant at Brooklyn College’s health clinic is accused of inappropriately touching female students. The supervisor allegedly dismissed concerns, telling a victim the PA 'has no interest in young girls like you,' according to a lawsuit.
- NYS slavery reparations report delayed, but Brooklyn activists press on with post-Juneteenth discussion
New York State's reparations report has been delayed until 2029, but Brooklyn activists are continuing discussions on reparations through a community event. The Brooklyn Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a gathering on June 20, featuring a documentary about a tax-funded reparations program in Evanston, Illinois, and discussions with local and federal officials.