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New York City Legalizes Jaywalking

Jaywalking, a long-standing practice in New York City, is now legal. A bill passed by the City Council in September officially...

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Advocates Urge Disabled Brooklyn Voters to Prepare Ahead for Poll Access

By: Moses Jeanfrancois Though some may go to their local polling site and punch in their vote without thinking much about it, this is not...

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Mayor Adams Defends NYC’s Efforts on Asylum Seekers as Randall’s Island Shelter Set to Close in February

New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised the work his administration has done regarding asylum seekers and the planned closing of the...

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Mayor Adams Launches PATH Initiative to Address Homelessness in NYC Subways

Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department Interim Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon, and Department of Social Services (DSS)...

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Mayor Adams Vows to Stay Focused Amid Federal Probe and Staff Shakeups at City Hall

By: Asar John Despite a federal indictment and many staffers resigning from their posts at City Hall, New York City Mayor Eric Adams...

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Mayor Eric Adams Launches Atlantic Avenue Plan to Build 4,600 New Homes and Revitalize Streets

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and city planners have started the public review process on a new project called the Atlantic Avenue...

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Maria Torres-Springer Named First Deputy Mayor of NYC, Replacing Sheena Wright

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that Maria Torres-Springer, the deputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development and...

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NYC Mayor Adams Denies Wrongdoing as City Hall Aides Depart and FBI Raids Shake His Administration

By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams maintained his innocence during his weekly press conference at City Hall on Tuesday,...

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Mayor Eric Adams Accepts Resignation of Deputy Mayor Philip Banks III Amid Staff Shakeup at City Hall

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he accepted the resignation of Philip Banks III, the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. During a Monday...

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Home Health Agencies Fined in Historic $17.25 Million Settlement for Wage And Medicaid Fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace on Monday announced a $17.25...

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