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Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s ‘Fight for Sunlight’ Sees Twist as Developer Reconsiders Crown Heights Project

By: Asar John Despite the Department of City Planning approving the rezoning of a controversial Crown Heights property on Monday, the...

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Mayor Adams Brushes Off Concerns Over Federal Raids and Resignations, Stresses Focus on Quality of Life Issues

By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he did not understand why the public would be concerned after the most recent round...

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Reparations Bill for Black Americans Moves Forward: Task Force to Study NYC’s Role in Racial Injustices

By: Kaya Laterman The Council also approved to establish a reparations task force, which will investigate the city’s role in...

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Top NYPD Official Caban Resigns in Wake of Federal Investigation

By: Kaya Laterman Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said he accepted the resignation of New York Police Department Commissioner Edward Caban,...

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Mayor Adams Stands by Safety Protocols Following Shooting at West Indian Day Parade

Distributed by NYC Newswire By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the city Police Department’s approach to security...

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Mayor Attributes NYPD Communication Gaps to Safety Precautions

By: Shenal Tissera Mayor Eric Adams defended the administration’s policy of silencing the New York Police Department’s radio...

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Mayor Cites Safety Concerns as Reason for NYPD’s Radio Silence

By: Shenal Tissera Mayor Eric Adams defended the administration’s policy of silencing the New York Police Department’s radio...

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Housing Discrimination Costs Shamco Management $400,000 in Penalties from AG Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken action against New York City property owner and management company Shamco Management...

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Low-Income New Yorkers to Benefit from Discounted Broadband Under New Agreement

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has reached a settlement agreement with Charter Communications, Inc. requiring the...

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Mayor Considers Drones for Enhanced Security in Central Park

By: Shenal Tissera Mayor Eric Adams floated the use of drones to patrol Central Park in the midst of an uptick in robberies within the park...

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