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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I hope all of our families had a great first day of school, and thanks so much to all the amazing, dedicated educators for getting this academic year off to a great start.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Encourage everyone to read the words of the Declaration issued on this day 250 years ago that started this American experiment in democracy.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Every year on the 4th of July, I make a point of reading this. It's as relevant today as when it was written a century and a half ago. And it IS Brooklyn!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

EXTREME NYC HEAT today. At 12pm, temp is near 100, feels over 100, and getting hotter. Sprinklers are on, cools spaces open. ℹ️Resources/info: nyc.gov/beattheheat 🆒️If someone needs to find a cool space: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters 💦Park sprinkler map: www.nycgovparks.org/about/health...

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

SCHOOLS OUT! Happy Last Day. Grateful to our amazing students, families, educators & parent leaders for an incredible year of shared advocacy. We accomplished a lot, and a lot remains to be accomplished. Wishing a safe, happy, restful summer, and a great 2026-2027 year ahead!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Bishop Kearney's closing left this building mostly vacant for 6 years. The Middle School of Innovation joined Bklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K this year, infusing the space with energy & purpose. Yesterday's ribbon cutting, dedicating it in honor of Flora Iannarelli, was special.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

No matter what name you go by or how you stepped into the role, thanks for all you do. Wishing everyone a great Father's Day.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Wherever you are. Whoever you are with. I'm hoping that tonight you get to create one of those rare "I remember where I was and who I was with" moments that you'll never forget. Go Knicks! #KnicksInFive

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

CEC21's Legislative Brunch was a great opportunity for elected officials, @NYCSchools leaders, Superintendents, Principals, PTA Presidents, UFT Chapter Leaders & other partners to come together in community w/ us today. Thanks to John Dewey HS, especially the student volunteers.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay to all those who make sure our places of work... well... *work*. You are appreciated for all you do. *Special shout out to CEC21 AA, Steve Washington for ALL he does because he does it ALL.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It's finally here🎉. The 2026-2027 NYC Public Schools calendar has been released. Find it here... www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default...

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

State of the Borough at the Brooklyn Museum with BP Reynoso and nearly 1,000 Brooklynites.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Wishing all my Orthodox friends & neighbors a very happy Easter.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Wishing a peaceful and joyful Easter to all in our community who are celebrating today! 🐣🌷 May this day of renewal bring hope and happiness to your home. From our family yo yours, Happy Easter!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Always powerful to witness the massive neighborhood processional pass by my corner each #GoodFriday. Regardless of your background, it’s hard not to be moved by the solemnity and dedication on display. Wishing a meaningful day to all who are observing.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! Today and every day, we celebrate the vibrant culture that has, and continues to, shape our shared history. Southern Brooklyn wouldn't be the same without you!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

April is #AutismAwarenessMonth! As we continue to listen to autistic voices, advocate for acceptance, and support the ASD community, let's celebrate neurodiversity and work towards a world that's truly inclusive for everyone. 💙♾️

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

If you submitted an application for Kindergarten, offer letters are now live for the 2026-2027 school year. Check yours at MySchools.nyc, along with info on next steps & waitlists. Additional details at on.nyc.gov/K.

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NYC MySchools

NYC families can use MySchools to apply to public school. Explore your child’s personalized options and get guidance on the admissions process!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

As families gather this evening for the first Seder, wishing all who observe a very special Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach! 🍷

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A huge shout-out to the incredible Paras who support our students and assist our teachers. We see your hard work and appreciate you today and every day. Thank you and happy #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Trump demanded a "list of Jews" from the University of Pennsylvania, and a federal judge said, "Sure. It's not like history can teach us that there is anything wrong with giving a far-right, aspiring dictator a 'list of Jews.'" How is this our reality. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/u...

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Great to be at my alma mater Seth Low for Chancellor Samuels visit this AM where he announced Interim-Acting prefix was now dropped from "Superintendent Erin Lynch-Reyes." Congrats to our very deserving Supe & to all D21 families, who are very fortunate to have such a capable leader.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

3/23: Elizabeth Perez killed in hit-&-run at intersection w/ no sign/light/X-walk 12/25: After advocating for safety improvements via CB11 & CEC21 roles, traffic light installed 2/26: CEC21 resolution demanded accompanying X-walks ASAP TODAY: X-walks placed Thank you NYC DOT

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

This past week was eventful & productive in the Southern Brooklyn NYCPS parent leadership space with Conversations With The Chancellor event at John Dewey HS and the Panel for Educational Policy at Telecommunications HS.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Last day to register for Summer Rising if you have a NYC kiddo. Info & application link here: www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/s...

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Summer Rising

Learn more about Summer Rising and 12-month IEP programs for students who are currently in grades K-8.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Yeah, maybe there was a game last night with some other team on a streaming service that couldn't even keep the scorebug on the screen most of the time, but TODAY is the real #OpeningDay, one of my favorite days of the year. #LGM! #mets

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

In the 1890s, suffragist Laura C. Holloway's Seidl Society organized all-day concerts in Brighton Beach & Coney Island for underprivileged women & children, offering free meals & beach access, convinced music could dispel sex, race, or economic divisions. #InternationalWomensDay

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

15 y.o. shot by a Bensonhurst apartment building (77th/Bay Pkwy) last nite thankfully in stable condition at Maimonides. No reports of suspect as of now. Wishing full/speedy recovery. Whatever the cause, kids being shot is something we should never see. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Boy, 15, shot in shoulder outside Brooklyn apartment building

A 15-year-old boy was left wounded after he was shot in the left shoulder in Brooklyn on Friday, cops said. The victim was blasted outside an apartment building on Bay Parkway near Kings Highway in Be...

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Summer Rising application is now live. Check out info and begin your application at on.nyc.gov/SummerRising. Available to all NYC students currently in grades K-8.

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Summer Rising

Learn more about Summer Rising and 12-month IEP programs for students who are currently in grades K-8.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Thank you and happy birthday to the late Steve Wilhite (1948-2022), for using your training and experience as a computer scientist to forever change the world by developing the GIF!

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a little girl is asking why not both while standing in a kitchen .

ALT: a little girl is asking why not both while standing in a kitchen .

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

3/2/1867: Congress created the Dept of Education following slavery's end. It's a dark irony to see DOE HQ honor Booker T. Washington while promoting a man who said, "Black women do not have the brain processing power to be taken seriously" and that we must "Ditch the DOE."

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Every kid should be guaranteed nutritious meals, but children who eat breakfast consistently also do better in school. @nycschools.bsky.social offers ALL kids FREE breakfast. A hungry child cannot learn. Let’s fuel their futures! #NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🚨If you have a child born in 2023 or 2024, today (Feb 27) is the LAST DAY🗓 to apply for 3K or Pre-K in NYC. ❗️APPLY NOW: MYSchools.nyc❗️

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

@nycschools.bsky.social custodial staff remain undefeated. After my own shoveling, swung by few schools their amazing work (still, into the night), then I dug out x-walk ramps at a few intersections near schools. If you have the ability to dig out even one x-walk ramp, it makes a big difference.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Disagree with this. Parts of NYC, including areas I represent & live have: ▪︎nearly 2 ft of snow ▪︎power outages ▪︎subway lines delayed (many severe) ▪︎roads in bad shape for buses & private vehicles Travel tomorrow inconvenient? Absolutely. Dangerous? Quite possibly.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Whether you're one of the many cheering this or one of the many jeering this, all NYCPS buildings will be open & back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/24. School custodial, faculty, administrative & support staff are going to do what they do and ensure they're ready for our kids.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🕘As of Mon, 9am: 16-17" inches of snow across Southern Bklyn. Even northern parts of NYC = 14". ❄️Neighborhood Snow Totals raindrop.farm/snowfall-totals/state/new-york 🔌Con Ed Outage Map: outagemap.coned.com 🪏NYC Plow Tracker: plownyc.cityofnewyork.us 1/2

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

All cell phones in NYC just got this message. Seriously, stay off the roads thru Monday 12pm. On a less serious (but kinda serious) note, I'm glad we have a mayor who issued a statement like this, because the last one would have ended it by telling us to all stay in and smash.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

UPDATE (as of 2/22 @ 12pm): The Mayor has announced that tomorrow, Monday, 2/23, will be an old-school snow day. That means all schools will be closed *and* there will be NO pivot to remote learning.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

For the first time in 46 yrs (to the day), USA Men's Hockey takes gold at Olympics. There'll only ever be one "Miracle on Ice," but this was some performance in the final & will be long-remembered. Only the 3rd US gold ever, and first not at a games in the States. www.nbcolympics.com/news/team-us...

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Team USA defeats Canada in overtime for first gold in men's hockey since 'Miracle on Ice' Olympics

Team USA defeats Canada in overtime for first gold in men's hockey since 'Miracle on Ice' Olympics.

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

On John Lewis's birthday, as our democracy & our communities face new challenges and far too much silence, it's as important as ever to heed his advice: "Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Consensus on major weather event: ⚠️Blizzard Warning Sun morning - Mon afternoon ❄️13-18” (more possible) 🌨1-2”/hr (2”+/hr possible) 💨25-35 mph, 45-55 mph gusts Sun PM 🚫dangerous or impossible travel 🔌possible power outages 🚸NYCPS likely pivot to remote; will update Be safe

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

On this day in 1939, 20,000 Nazis filled Madison Square Garden. Isadore Greenbaum (26) from Brooklyn rushed the stage to shout "Down with Hitler." Let’s channel that same Brooklyn courage to stand up against hate, extremism or fascism whenever it shows its face in NYC. 🗽

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Coney Island, late 1800s: integrated beaches vs. minstrel shows & the Black-led "Negro Colony" on Coney Island Creek. The area’s pioneering spirit remains through Granville T. Woods, the genius behind the electric roller coaster and the subway’s third rail. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

As a PDAer's parent w/ elected role in education, I'm proud to serve on the #PDA North America board Our conference lets PDA folx, parents, educators, & providers connect & learn about Pathological Demand Avoidance/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. Info/tix: pdanorthamerica.org/conference/

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Conference – PDA North America

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

To all those observing in Southern Brooklyn and beyond: wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Ramadan🌙. As the holy month begins, we celebrate the spirit of reflection, charity, and community that makes us stronger together. Ramadan Mubarak!

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Wishing a Happy Lunar New Year🧧 to all who celebrate. 🏮 The Year of the Fire Horse represents strength & momentum; traits Southern Brooklyn is known for. May this year bring health, prosperity, and success! 🐎✨ #LunarNewYear #Brooklyn #YearOfTheHorse

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

All deeply flawed, but we've gone from our 1st #President (2x elected w/ 100% of Electoral College & set standard of voluntarily leaving) to our current (36% approval, 62% disapproval & testing guardrails of democracy). "Unpresidential" cannot be our new standard. #PresidentsDay

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

UNSUNG BUILDERS: The oldest structures in Southern Brooklyn were built during a time when many stone buildings were erected by both free & enslaved African Americans. The Old New Utrecht cemetery includes a specific section for free & enslaved black persons. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Jay Brown @jaybrown.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

11 y.o. 6th-grader, Amira Aminova, was struck/killed this past Thurs while in crosswalk coming home from school. I was w/ her mom, support group today. 👇GoFundMe✔️ All funds will support her. If you have the means please consider donating and/or sharing. gofund.me/7f9368515

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Donate to Help to cover Funeral of Amira , organized by SAYKHUNA ARTIKOVA

Сегодня наши сердца разбиты. Прекрасная и невинная 11-летняя девочка, Амирa Аминов… SAYKHUNA ARTIKOVA needs your support for Help to cover Funeral of Amira

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