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NYS Assembly Member Nikki Lucas, NYC Mayor’s Office, and Housing Leaders Join East NY Affordable Housing Event

On June 24th, 2023, Equity Platforms, in partnership with NYS Assembly Member Nikki Lucas, EastNewYork.com, Totem, LDC ENY, and NYC...

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ENY Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Votes Yes on Reparations Bill After Her Impassioned Speech Gets the Chairwoman to Commit on Record for the Inclusion of a Lineage-Based Study

Yesterday Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas of Brooklyn’s 60th District voted yes on the first reparations-based bill to be passed by the...

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Chris Banks Receives Major Endorsement from Carpenters Union in East New York City Council Race

The New York City District Council of Carpenters have endorsed Chris Banks for City Council in the 42nd District. This is a huge...

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OpEd: NYC Rent Increases and Fees Are Bleeding Families Dry, Specifically in East New York, Brownsville, Canarsie and East Flatbush

by Chris Banks, Candidate for New York City Council 42nd District, covering East New York, Starrett City, Brownsville, Canarsie, East...

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EMPOWER ENY Campaign Draws Prolific East New York Leaders

On Thursday, March 30th, EastNewYork.com and Equity Platforms hosted the “EMPOWER ENY: Leadership Roundtable” with some of East New...

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Urban Village Mega-Development in East New York Moving Forward With 11 New Buildings and 1,975 Apts

The billion dollar Urban Village mega development in East New York,  in partnership with Christian Cultural Center (CCC),  is currently...

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We Can Move East New York Forward Without Displacing Hardworking Residents

OpEd by Chris Banks, ENY Advocate and NY City Council Candidate for 42nd District As we all know, most of New York City has been...

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Progressives Play Role in the Gentrification of Brooklyn As Long-Time Residents Are Displaced

OpEd by S. Wright for BrooklynBuzz.com The issue of gentrification in Brooklyn (and other urban areas) is a complex one with multiple...

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Billion Dollar Development at Broadway Junction is Still Important for East New York

Just a reminder for East New Yorkers to not forget about the development of Broadway Junction that is still in the works. Everyone...

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Exclusive East New York Survey Helps Highlight Community Concerns

It’s no secret that East New York has experienced a dramatic transformation in the last decade. From the significant increase in homes to...

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