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Calls for Mayor Eric Adams’ Resignation Intensify Following Indictment

By: Kaya Laterman Elected officials from the borough reacted in rapid response to the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Brooklyn...

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Business Talk at Brooklyn’s 2nd City Charter Revision Hearing Forge Ahead Despite

By: Megan McGibney Brooklyn saw its second City Charter Revision Hearing take place at CUNY Medgar Evers College at the end of last month....

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More Low-Income Households to Get Broadband Access, Says Mayor

By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams said his administration is looking to expand a program that provides high-speed internet...

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OMB Director: City Budget Boosted by $2.2 Billion Through Mayor’s Austerity Measures

By: C. Zawadi Morris Jacques Jiha, director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, held a press briefing on...

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Mayor Commends NYPD’s Success in Maintaining Safety at Columbia University

By: Shenal Tissera Prior to the police clearing and arresting pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University Tuesday night, New York...

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Budget Proposal: Police and Education Funds Reinstated, Libraries Hit by Cuts

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $111.6 billion fiscal 2025 executive budget plan on Wednesday, which includes restored...

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Mayor Blames Outside Influence for Protest Disruptions, Announces Expansion of NYPD Recruit Classes

By: Shenal Tissera New York City mayor Eric Adams criticized the people who have caused disruption, like throwing chairs and bottles,...

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Albany Approves $237 Billion State Budget

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators came to a final agreement on a $237 billion fiscal year 2025 budget over the...

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Cross-sector Partnership Aims To Reduce Food-related Carbon Emissions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leading a new partnership between national and New York City-based institutions to reduce food-related...

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Mayor Launches Pilot Programs to Tackle Package Theft, Domestic Violence

By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud to launch two new pilot programs that looks to improve the everyday...

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