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Calls for Stronger Tenant Protections as Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan Faces Community Board Vote

By: Asar John Many Prospect Heights and Crown Heights residents said they are dissatisfied on how the city measures what is affordable...

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Hochul’s ‘Inflation Refund’ Plan Aims to Deliver Relief to 3.6 Million NYC Residents in 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday unveiled an economic proposal that could direct payments to about 3.6 million New York City taxpayers by...

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Jeffries Withholds Support for Adams in 2025 Race, Focuses on Democratic Victory

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday declined to endorse Mayor Eric Adams or any other candidate in the 2025 New York City...

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Free Buses, Fair Fares, and Safer Subways: Transportation Takes Center Stage in 2025 Mayoral Race

By: Kaya Laterman Several New York City mayoral candidates on Monday criticized Mayor Eric Adams for the city’s stagnant bus system...

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Brooklyn’s Myrie Unveils Housing Vision to Tackle NYC Affordability Crisis in Mayoral Bid

Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie on Tuesday announced his official entrance into the New York City mayoral race with a pro-housing...

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Community Board 8 Members Say Lack of Information Stalls Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Discussions

By: Asar John As the debate over the city’s proposal to revitalize Atlantic Avenue begins to take shape, many Crown Heights and...

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Assemblyman Colton Honors World War II Veteran Boris Sirota on His 100th Birthday

Assemblyman William Colton joined the Bainbridge Adult Day Care Center on November 18 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Boris Sirota, a...

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Federal Funding Boosts Jamaica Bay Greenway and B82 Bus Route Upgrades in Brooklyn

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday said he secured $2 million in federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure...

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Mayor Adams Calls for Legislative Action on Involuntary Psychiatric Care Following Manhattan Stabbings

New York City Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the need for state lawmakers to pass legislation so the city can place people with mental illness...

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Brooklyn College Scholar Honors Shirley Chisholm Ahead of Centennial Birthday

By: Brianna Robles During her long-lasting career, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once stated, “Everyone, with the exception of the Black...

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