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After the 2016 BOE's voter 'purge' in Brooklyn, the comptroller's office deployed staff to more than 150 poll sites, uncovering violations of federal, state and BOE rules Photo credit: www.salon.

For the Election 2017 Women's Brunch, Tripp will be joined by NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NY State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, Councilmember-Elect Alicka Samuel Public Advocate Letitia James, radio personality An

The symposium kicked off a comprehensive initiative to establish a coordinated, appropriate response to campus sexual assault while minimizing additional trauma for the victims from involvement with the criminal justice system Photo credit: Time Maga

An overwhelming amount of volunteers worked alongside Rebuilding Together NYC and the Brownsville Partnership to conduct repairs on homes, renovations at the Seth Low Community Center, Langston Hughes basketball court and on Belmont Avenue Langston H

A report issued by a local grassroots organization describes how affordable housing plans marginalize Black and Latino families in Brooklyn Pfizer Rezoning Plans, image by Magnusson Architecture & Planning On Friday, Churches United for Fair Hous

In 2017, about 40,610 women in the US are expected to die from breast cancer, though - due to treatment advances, earlier detection and increased awareness - death rates have been decreasing Photo courtesy of State Senator Kevin Parker Over the cours

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The recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau is the first comprehensive survey since NY State recognized the Marriage Equality Act in 2011 Photo credit: CNN Recently released data from the U.

The changes will merge the institution's middle school admission process into the DOE's current system and admit a larger number of students with disabilities State Senator Jesse Hamilton wants to propose legislation that will give parents and educat

The New York State's new criminal records sealing law, part of the broader 'Raise the Age' legislation, allows certain criminal records to be sealed in an effort to remove the stigma of a criminal conviction Photo credit: tokesignals.