After two and a half years of unwavering organizing, the Sunset Park community will see the construction of five new school buildings. Given the disparities in District 15, it is critical that the new schools are built with substantive community input so that the new schools truly address the educational needs of Sunset Park children... Continue Reading →

BROOKLYN, NY (November 18th, 2016) - On Friday morning, a group of Sunset Park parents entered a small conference room at 100 Gold Street where the quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the School Construction Authority (SCA) was held. Holding signs in English, Chinese and Spanish, and to the bewildered eyes of trustees,... Continue Reading →

(Ver versión en español abajo) In May 2016, Voces Ciudadanas, along with members of the Make Space for Quality Schools in Sunset Park campaign (MSQSSP) conducted a survey to better understand the impact that school overcrowding has on children and families. We also wanted to hear from parents their thoughts about potential solutions to the problem.... Continue Reading →

Members of the Make Space for Quality Schools in Sunset Park Campaign are conducting a community survey to learn from those directly affected by school overcrowding and to find solutions to the issue. This survey is an effort to ensure that the voices of Sunset Park residents are heard and taken into account when finding solutions... Continue Reading →

On November 24th, 2015, Chancellor Fariña visited Sunset Park, Brooklyn. A group of neighbors and community organizations, including Voces Ciudadanas had been waiting for this moment. For several months, neighbors had been mobilizing and gathering signatures to demand the immediate construction of schools in the neighborhood. Residents organize a petition drive to demand the immediate construction... Continue Reading →