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Survivors Rally for Justice as City Council Delays Vote on Intro. 1297

Survivors of sexual abuse, joined by advocates and City Council members, rallied outside City Hall this week to demand immediate action on...

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AOC Celebrates $2.4M in Federal Funding for NHS Queens’ New Headquarters in Elmhurst

The Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS Queens) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters, “La Casita,” in...

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NYC Subway and Bus Fare to Hit $3 in January Under MTA Plan

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board voted Tuesday to approve a slate of fare and toll increases set to take effect in...

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NYC Council Votes on Housing for Seniors, Tenant Rights, and Sustainability

The New York City Council advanced a wide-ranging legislative package this week, tackling issues from affordable housing and tenant rights...

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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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