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Reconstruction of Thomas Jefferson Campus Sports Complex Officially Underway Thanks to Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas has taken significant steps towards fulfilling her promise of securing a brand-new football field for the Thomas...

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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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Poor Air Alert: 400,000 High Quality Face Masks Made Available at MTA and Port Authority Locations in NYC

Content distributed by NYC Newswire 400,000 High-Quality Face Masks to be Made Available for Public Distribution at State-Owned Facilities...

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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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Mental Health Awareness Month: Join the #aBetterBK movement!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the EastNewYork.Com team is excited to take part in launching #aBetterBK. Led by Love &...

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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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East New York’s Thomas Jefferson HS Sports Complex Getting Overhaul After 10 Years of Disrepair Thanks To Promise by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas

Pictured left to right: DOE Chancellor David Banks, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, Freida Menos (Rep Hakeem Jeffries office) As part of...

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