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Construction Begins on Major Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn

A significant affordable housing project in Brooklyn’s East New York area has started construction. The $270 million project, known...

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More Youth, Women, and Immigrants Join Queens Community Boards in 2025

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards released the 2025 Community Board Demographic Report this week, revealing a record number of new...

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High-Stakes Primary: González-Rojas Makes Bid for Ramos’ Senate Seat

The political scene in Queens is heating up as Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has officially filed to challenge incumbent State...

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NYC Legal Spotlight: Judge Brian L. Gotlieb, A Steadfast Presence in Brooklyn’s Courts

In 2022, the residents of Brooklyn’s 8th Municipal Court District – which encompasses the southern third of the borough — elected...

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NYC Council Urges State to Hold Negligent Landlords Accountable After Fires

A resolution passed by the New York City Council urges the state legislature to pass new legislation requiring landlords to cover the costs...

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NYC Legal Spotlight: Hon. Juliet P. Howard A Bench Built on Justice, Art & Community

photo by Phaats Photos / Roger Archer When Hon. Juliet P. Howard takes her seat on the bench in Kings County Housing Court, she brings with...

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Brooklyn Judicial Candidate Pushes for Civic Engagement, Sets July 31 Meet & Greet at BKLYN Blend

By Duane Frankson, Esq., Judicial Candidate for 7th Municipal District  Congratulations Brooklyn on a primary election noted by...

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Adams Administration Launches “Benefits on Your Block” to Connect New Yorkers With Services and Resources This Summer

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the launch of “Benefits on Your Block,” a summer-long initiative designed to bring city...

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NYC Legal Spotlight: Anthony “Chidi” Eze — Brooklyn Attorney & Civil Rights Advocate Aims for Kings County Court

photo by Phaats Photos / Roger Archer Anthony “Chidi” Eze’s journey from a bustling home in Nigeria to the courtrooms of Brooklyn is...

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Janice Chen Gets Historic Win in Democratic Primary for Kings County Civil Court Judge

In a result carrying both personal and historic significance, Janice Chen has secured victory in the Democratic Primary for Kings County...

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