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The All-Seeing Eyes of New Yorks 15,000 Surveillance Cameras

A new video from human rights organization Amnesty International maps the locations of more than 15,000 cameras used by the New York Police Department, both for routine surveillance and in facial-recognition searches.

Jun 3, 2021 9:06 AM Read more >

East Flatbush Hospital Closure Set For July 1, Despite Community's Pleas

Community members have been fighting to save Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center beds, but say Governor Cuomo and One Brooklyn Health are rapidly moving forward with the closure

Jun 2, 2021 6:47 PM Read more >

Housing Lottery Opens in Bed-Stuy With Apartments Starting at $1,041 a Month

44 affordable apartments are available at the former Cascade Linen Supply Company building

Jun 2, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

New York Mayors Urge State Lawmakers to Pass Critical Gun Control Laws

Mayors from across New York state have sent a letter to lawmakers urging the passage of strict gun control laws

Jun 2, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

Central BK Food Hub Would Create Community Wealth, Support Vulnerable Residents, Study Finds

The proposed hub would increase access to healthy food, generate $7 million in annual revenue, create 31 local jobs, and more

Jun 2, 2021 11:51 AM Read more >

Our City Must Address Overcrowding in Public Schools

More than half of New York Citys 1.1 million students will be going back to the same overcrowded, under-resourced schools they left behind in 2020.

Jun 2, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

Veterans Support Services Saved My Life

New York City has taken homelessness prevention for veterans seriously, and it shows.

Jun 2, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >

E-Bike Crash That Killed Queens Woman Sparks Calls To Add More Safety Measures To Protect Pedestrians On NYC Streets

The life of a beloved Queens real estate broker was cut short after she was struck by an e-bike while walking to get dinner.

Jun 2, 2021 9:27 AM Read more >

New Legislation to Increase Rental Vouchers Gives Hope to Homeless New Yorkers

The passage of Intro 146 will significantly increase the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, potentially making over 70,000 new apartments accessible to voucher holders.

Jun 1, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Seven Brooklyn Groups Granted $1,000 to Give Their Blocks Some Loving

The Mayors Fund to Advance New York City and NYC Service announced 13 Love Your Block grant recipients for 2021

Jun 1, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >