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NYC Mayoral Candidates Speak Out After Wave of Overnight Gun Violence

NYC Mayoral Candidates Speak Out After Wave of Overnight Gun Violence

In the aftermath of the shocking Queens shooting that left 10 people injured in part of a suspected gang attack and several other shootings overnight on Saturday, the candidates running for mayor of New York City are speaking out.
Last-Minute, 17-Story Crown Heights Proposal Doesn't Fly at NYC Planning Meeting

Last-Minute, 17-Story Crown Heights Proposal Doesn't Fly at NYC Planning Meeting

Developers trying to build 34-story towers at 960 Franklin Ave that would throw shade over the botanic garden attempted an 11th hour plan-change at a crucial hearing last week
Brooklyn Roasting Company, Radio Host Angela Yee Team Up for New Bed-Stuy Café

Brooklyn Roasting Company, Radio Host Angela Yee Team Up for New Bed-Stuy Café

The new café follows Yee’s partnership with the local coffee brand that urged people to get out the vote

City Pays Women $20K Less Than Men, New Report Shows

The Council released a report on pay disparities within the New York City municipal workforce
Brooklyn DA Releases Massive Trove Of Internal Documents On NYPD Misconduct

Brooklyn DA Releases Massive Trove Of Internal Documents On NYPD Misconduct

One officer had his honesty on the witness stand questioned by two separate judges in 2011. The next year, the NYPD busted him for asking colleagues to engage in ticket fixing .

New Legislation Would Fight NYC's Disturbing Black Maternal Death Rate

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has introduced new legislation to help Black parents through pregnancy, childbirth and return to work
Williamsburg Pop-Up Showcases Clothing Celebrating Horse Riding, Equine Therapy

Williamsburg Pop-Up Showcases Clothing Celebrating Horse Riding, Equine Therapy

Sport fashion brand Siegelman Stable and horse racing organization Hambletonian Society have collaborated on the new line
Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Residents living in Bed-Stuy's 11233 ZIP code are amongst the city's least vaccinated, City data shows.
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
City Planners Push Back On Change To Towers By BK Botanic Gardens

City Planners Push Back On Change To Towers By BK Botanic Gardens

A last-minute attempt from developers to offer a shorter version of controversial apartment towers planned for Franklin Avenue came in too little too late for city planners slated to vote on the plans, according to officials.