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NYC Doctors Face Mounting Challenges Treating Asylum Seekers’ Physical and Mental Health

By: Kaya Laterman With over 200,000 asylum seekers arriving in New York City since October 2022, doctors and health advocates are facing...

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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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NYC Launches Pilot Program to Help Migrant Families Transition from Shelters to Permanent Housing with $4,000 Grants

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has provided $4,000 in grants to 150 migrant families as part of a new pilot...

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Brooklyn Teachers Turn to Crowdfunding To Buy Classroom Essentials

By: Megan McGibney It is common for teachers nationwide to dip into their bank accounts to buy necessary school supplies at the beginning...

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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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From Guyana to “Little Guyana” in Queens NY: Oma Deonarine’s Journey of Resilience, Education, and Community Impact

Oma Deonarine’s story is a powerful testimony to the impact of resilience, education, and community engagement. As one of eight...

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Judge Sharen D. Hudson: A Lifelong Commitment to Justice, Fairness and Rehabilitation

In the heart of Brooklyn, Judge Sharen D. Hudson stands as a beacon of justice and community advocacy. Currently serving as the Acting...

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Judge Keisha Alleyne: A Judicial Champion for Social Justice

In 2021, Brooklyn, New York, witnessed the election of a remarkable individual to the Civil Court bench. The Honorable Keisha Alleyne, a...

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Belgium Mayor Visits Assemblymember Latrice Walker in Brownsville to Learn About Anti-violence Initiatives 

By Mary Alice Miller for BrownsvilleNews.org distributed by NYC Newswire During the United Nations General Assembly, a delegation from...

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Democrats, Progressives, and the Great NYC Eviction: How Gentrification Politics Betrayed Black and Latino Homeowners

By Tony Lindsay – Concerned Brooklyn Homeowner In a city that prides itself on its diversity and progressive values, something...

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