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Know Your Rights as an Immigrant to New York

Know Your Rights as an Immigrant to New York

As the Trump administration prepares to implement stricter immigration policies, immigrant families and their allies in New York City are being encouraged to educate themselves about their rights under federal and state laws.
Gov Signs Bill to Protect New Yorkers With Alzheimers, Dementia

Gov Signs Bill to Protect New Yorkers With Alzheimers, Dementia

The law will ensure that individuals and families of more than 427,000 New Yorkers affected by Alzheimer's receive the necessary support.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Opens Annual Lightscape Holiday Spectacle

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Opens Annual Lightscape Holiday Spectacle

This year's Lightscape features brand-new light installations by artists from 10 countries across three continents.
Flatbush Celebrates Shirley Chisholm's 100th Birthday

Flatbush Celebrates Shirley Chisholm's 100th Birthday

A fun day of music, dancing and sports occurred at the future site of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center.
St. Francis College Nursing Program Secures $1.18M Grant

St. Francis College Nursing Program Secures $1.18M Grant

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awarded St. Francis College funds to support its nursing program.
Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building Rededicated in Brooklyn

Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building Rededicated in Brooklyn

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries marked the rededication of the Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building in ceremony that observed the 100th anniversary of the of the birth of the late congresswoman on Nov. 30, 1924.
Brooklyn Credit Union Gets $1M to Support Underserved Communities

Brooklyn Credit Union Gets $1M to Support Underserved Communities

Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez announced that the Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union has been awarded $1.035 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.
New Legislation to Ban Retailers From Selling Dogs, Cats in December

New Legislation to Ban Retailers From Selling Dogs, Cats in December

Retailers selling pet dogs and cats will soon face up to a $1,000 fine per violation, says New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Brooklyn Holiday Markets to Visit on Small Business Saturday And Beyond

Brooklyn Holiday Markets to Visit on Small Business Saturday And Beyond

This weekend is all about supporting Brooklyn's small businesses, as Small Business Saturday kicks off on Nov. 30.
Bay Ridge Parks, Waterfront Set to Get Major Upgrades

Bay Ridge Parks, Waterfront Set to Get Major Upgrades

Shore Road Park and the promenade, Vinland Playground, John Paul Jones Park, Leif Ericson Park and Owl's Head Park will all see some improvements.