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City Council Member Rita Joseph Secures $475K for NYC Health and Hosptials / Mckinney

News Distributed by NYC NEWSWIRE NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is set to enhance resident safety and care, thanks to $475,000 in city...

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Glenmore Manor Development Sparks Economic Growth in Brownsville

News Distributed by NYC NEWSWIRE A Transformative Development for Brownsville Glenmore Manor, a landmark project spearheaded by Brisa...

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Governor Hochul Announces Increased Benefits for Workers’ Compensation and Paid Family Leave

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced increases in workers’ compensation and Paid Family Leave benefits. As of Jan.1, 2025, workers...

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Mayor Adams Orders Department of Buildings Review Amid Bribery Indictment of Former Chief Adviser

New York City Mayor Eric Adams assured the public on Tuesday at his weekly press briefing that his deputy mayors Maria Torres-Springer and...

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Mayor Adams Sets March 25 for City Council Special Election in Brooklyn

News Distributed by NYC Newswire Mayor Eric Adams has proclaimed that a special election will take place on March 25, 2025, to fill the...

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Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to Expand Heating Assistance for New York Seniors

Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a new bill that will improve access to the Home Energy Assistance Program for seniors across New...

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Asylum Seekers in Clinton Hill Shelter Face Uncertainty Amid New Deportation Fears

By: Owen Lavine Saleozi Rojom came to the United States from Senegal a year ago, seeking asylum. Between English classes and studying for...

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NYPD Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Internal Affairs Boss Relieved of Duties

The New York Police Department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer abruptly resigned late Friday night after a NYPD subordinate made...

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Critics Slam Adams for Embracing Trump-Era Immigration Stance Amid 2025 Primary Tensions

By: Kaya Laterman New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said the city will not remain a Sanctuary City for asylum seekers who commit...

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Calls for Stronger Tenant Protections as Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan Faces Community Board Vote

By: Asar John Many Prospect Heights and Crown Heights residents said they are dissatisfied on how the city measures what is affordable...

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