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City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

Unemployment rates for Blacks and Latinos decreased by about 30%.
Brooklyn Man Convicted Of Money Laundering Scheme

Brooklyn Man Convicted Of Money Laundering Scheme

The defendant used bank accounts in the United States to launder proceeds of the thefts, and purchased sophisticated camera equipment for his co-conspirators working overseas.
NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade

NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade

During the first half of 2024, traffic crashes killed 127 people, according to a new report.
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

In a letter, the union representing medical examiners, said the Brooklyn office is in dire shape due to a staffing shortage.
Brooklyn Public Library Curates Book List To Explain Election Headlines

Brooklyn Public Library Curates Book List To Explain Election Headlines

A new book list tackles topics like political party conventions in order to help patrons understand the current headlines.
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says

Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says

An estimated 77% of asylum seekers are sheltered in hotels around New York City.
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

The Adams administration will launch trade-in program for unsafe e-bikes, e-mobility devices and batteries in early 2025.
City Council Speaker Denounces Charter Revision Measure

City Council Speaker Denounces Charter Revision Measure

Local lawmakers said voters should not give the mayor more power than he already has and called the charter revision process anti-Democratic.
City Shootings Keep Happening on The Same Blocks, Report

City Shootings Keep Happening on The Same Blocks, Report

The eastern edge of Crown Heights was one of the hot spots identified by the Gothamist.
City Launches Expanded Student OMNY Cards

City Launches Expanded Student OMNY Cards

Public school students will now have four free trips per day that can be used all day, all year.