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Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Brings Back East New York Concert & Wellness Series

East New York residents are in for four days of music, culture, and community wellness as the third Annual East New York Concert &...

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Bally’s Bronx Casino Proposal Draws Strong Support at First Council Hearing

Bally’s push to bring a $4 billion casino, hotel, and entertainment complex to Ferry Point Park took a major step forward this week, when...

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Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Helps 1,000 Students Gear Up for School in East New York

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas‘ 12th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, a staple of support for families in the 60th Assembly District,...

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Decoding the NYC Housing Crisis: What’s Making it Worse?

A compelling OpEd shared on NYCNewswire.com diagnoses a crucial facet of New York’s housing crisis: it’s not simply that there aren’t...

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NYC Council Approves Landmark Rezoning to Add 9,500 Homes in Midtown South

The New York City Council on Thursday approved a sweeping rezoning plan for Midtown South, marking the first major use of the “City of...

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Brooklyn GOP Faces Rift After Inna Vernikov’s Landslide Win

In the District 48 race, Council Member Inna Vernikov defeated former Council Member Ari Kagan by a resounding 32% margin in one of the...

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Linden Houses Hosts Annual Family Day Celebration in East New York

Brooklyn’s Linden Houses came to life on Saturday, August 2, 2025, when residents and neighbors gathered for a day of music,...

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East New York Calls for Accountability: Lander’s Statement Caused ‘Racist’ Rhetoric and Damage to Black Business

Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller, has provoked anger in East New York after comments allegedly misrepresenting the actions of a...

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Bronx Conservative Leader Calls for Unity Against “Socialist” Policies

New York City Public Advocate candidate and Bronx Conservative Party Vice Chairman Gonzalo Duran held a press conference on Saturday,...

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City Council Celebrates $50M Mental Health Win, Presses Mayor on Rikers Closure

Leaders of the New York City Council and supporters of mental health gathered on the steps of City Hall on Monday to commemorate a $50...

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