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More Than Half of New Yorkers Take on Debt as Food Costs Soar, Poll Finds

More Than Half of New Yorkers Take on Debt as Food Costs Soar, Poll Finds

Rising grocery prices are straining household budgets, worsening health and fueling calls to protect food assistance programs.
NYC Metro Area Imports Over $103B in Goods, Report Finds

NYC Metro Area Imports Over $103B in Goods, Report Finds

A trade report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said tariffs could have a wide-ranging impact for consumers and businesses in the NYC metro area.
Senator Myrie Unveils Plan for Universal Afterschool, Full-Day Early Education

Senator Myrie Unveils Plan for Universal Afterschool, Full-Day Early Education

"I credit afterschool for keeping me off the streets and paving the way for me to attend college, receive a law degree, and become a State Senator," Zellnor Myrie, a mayoral candidate, said.
NYC DOT Grants Conditional Approvals for Hundreds of Outdoor Dining Setups

NYC DOT Grants Conditional Approvals for Hundreds of Outdoor Dining Setups

The move streamlines the application process, allowing 3,000 sidewalk and roadway cafes to operate this season, starting on April 1.
New Kings Democrats Endorse Four Candidates in NYC Mayoral Race

New Kings Democrats Endorse Four Candidates in NYC Mayoral Race

The Brooklyn political group said it endorses State Sen. Jessica Ramos, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander as the next New York City mayor.
City Launches Green Fast Track Program to Expedite Affordable Senior Housing in Brooklyn

City Launches Green Fast Track Program to Expedite Affordable Senior Housing in Brooklyn

An affordable senior housing project in Homecrest is the first to benefit from the city's new fast track approval process, according to The City.
Luxury Real Estate in Brooklyn: Top 12 Most Expensive Sales of the Year

Luxury Real Estate in Brooklyn: Top 12 Most Expensive Sales of the Year

Townhouses led Brooklyn’s luxury real estate market in 2024, with multimillion-dollar deals closing across the borough, but the all-time record remained untouched, according to Brownstoner.

City to Invest $2.4M to Tackle Digital Divide

The investment will renovate computer labs in libraries and older adult centers across the five boroughs and expand the NYCHA mobile computer lab fleet, among other things.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Bensonhurst Parents Fear ICE Raids in Schools

Bensonhurst Parents Fear ICE Raids in Schools

NYC Chancellor of Schools Melissa Aviles-Ramos pledged support to concerned parents and school-going children.