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ENY City Council Candidate Chris Banks Secures Endorsement from DC37

by Samuel “Sammy” Martin: (photo – Facebook: Chris Banks at rally for school crossing guards) Chris Banks, a candidate...

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EMPOWER ENY Event Aims to Tackle Affordable Housing Issues with a Hands-on Approach

EastNewYork.com is thrilled to announce the newest installment of the EMPOWER ENY Series with an upcoming event titled “Discovering the...

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Chris Banks Receives Major Endorsement from Carpenters Union in East New York City Council Race

The New York City District Council of Carpenters have endorsed Chris Banks for City Council in the 42nd District. This is a huge...

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OpEd: NYC Rent Increases and Fees Are Bleeding Families Dry, Specifically in East New York, Brownsville, Canarsie and East Flatbush

by Chris Banks, Candidate for New York City Council 42nd District, covering East New York, Starrett City, Brownsville, Canarsie, East...

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EMPOWER ENY Campaign Draws Prolific East New York Leaders

On Thursday, March 30th, EastNewYork.com and Equity Platforms hosted the “EMPOWER ENY: Leadership Roundtable” with some of East New...

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Urban Village Mega-Development in East New York Moving Forward With 11 New Buildings and 1,975 Apts

The billion dollar Urban Village mega development in East New York,  in partnership with Christian Cultural Center (CCC),  is currently...

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East New York’s Thomas Jefferson HS Sports Complex Getting Overhaul After 10 Years of Disrepair Thanks To Promise by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas

Pictured left to right: DOE Chancellor David Banks, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, Freida Menos (Rep Hakeem Jeffries office) As part of...

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NYCHA Tenants in East New York Win Fight To Vote on Outdoor Space at Linden Houses

By Lloyd Reid for EastNewYork.com In New York City outdoor space of any kind is important for tenants living in large buildings, whether...

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We Can Move East New York Forward Without Displacing Hardworking Residents

OpEd by Chris Banks, ENY Advocate and NY City Council Candidate for 42nd District As we all know, most of New York City has been...

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Progressives Play Role in the Gentrification of Brooklyn As Long-Time Residents Are Displaced

OpEd by S. Wright for BrooklynBuzz.com The issue of gentrification in Brooklyn (and other urban areas) is a complex one with multiple...

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