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New York State Delivers $6.5 Billion in SNAP Benefits to Fight Hunger in 2024

More than 1.7 million households in New York rely on SNAP benefits to eat.

Jan 5, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 12 Yrs For Shooting And Wounding Man in Bedford-Stuyvesant

The defendant and victim had a dispute outside a bar on Tompkins Avenue in 2023.

Jan 5, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Audit Reveals MTA’s Vulnerabilities to Extreme Weather

Findings show lapses in equipment inspections, maintenance and weather alert protocols.

Jan 5, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Mayor Launches Year-Long Celebration of New York City’s 400th Anniversary

There will be many commemorative events to highlight city’s resilience, diverse history and cultural legacy.

Jan 4, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

New York's Cannabis Industry Achieves $1 Billion in Sales

Efforts to prioritize equity and shut down illegal traders bolstered consumer trust in the regulated cannabis market.

Jan 4, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Initiatives Among Top City Preservation Efforts

The Landmarks Preservation Commission included the creation of a new historic district in Bedford Stuyvesant as a highlight of its work in 2024.

Jan 4, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Rental Market Surges Amid Changing NYC Trends

Brooklyn is a key player in the city's rental market with surging inventory and high demand.

Jan 4, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

All You Need to Know About NYC's Congestion Pricing

New York will starts its Congestion Relief Zone toll on Sunday, Jan. 5. That said, New Jersey has made a last-minute attempt to delay the start.

Jan 3, 2025 10:22 AM Read more >

Former NYPD Chief Maddrey's Home Raided by Feds And Internal Affairs

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she directed IAB to work with law enforcement authorities to investigate sexual harrassment allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey.

Jan 3, 2025 7:56 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 3, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >