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Flatbush Avenue Buses Remain a Nightmare for Many

Flatbush Avenue Buses Remain a Nightmare for Many

Riders of the B41 complain of long wait times and slow service on crowded Flatbush Avenue. Some believe the implementation of a dedicated bus lane is a must, while others want more busses to run.
Senior Housing Lottery Opens For Bushwick Building

Senior Housing Lottery Opens For Bushwick Building

Applications are open until April 15.
New Program Will Create 1,500 Permanent Affordable Homes

New Program Will Create 1,500 Permanent Affordable Homes

The program will help households with CityFHEPS vouchers move into permanent homes faster.
AG James Announces Reforms to NYPD’s Policing of Protests

AG James Announces Reforms to NYPD’s Policing of Protests

NYPD will now change how it polices protests.
Comptroller Audit Exposes Issues With City's Intensive Mobile Treatment Program

Comptroller Audit Exposes Issues With City's Intensive Mobile Treatment Program

The IMT initiative was created to help New Yorkers with severe mental health problems and histories of homelessness, among other challenges.
Snow Flurries to Start Friday Night

Snow Flurries to Start Friday Night

The Department of Sanitation said it was ready for the expected 1-2 inches of snow, with a possibility of further accumulation in the southern portion of the city.
NYC Sues Social Media Giants For Youth Mental Crisis

NYC Sues Social Media Giants For Youth Mental Crisis

Adams seeks to hold TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube accountable for the platforms’ 'damaging influence' on children.
Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws

Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society, which defends low-income residents in legal matters, said the city is not enforcing laws that would make it easier for people to get housing vouchers.
Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

The mayor offered kind remarks for city agencies keeping New York running during the snow, despite some mishaps with remote learning.
Partial Belt Parkway Closures Start on Friday Night

Partial Belt Parkway Closures Start on Friday Night

The closures begin on Friday, February 16, and will run through the 20th.