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DOT Weighs Options for Grand Army Plaza's Future for Pedestrians, Bikes and Cars

DOT Weighs Options for Grand Army Plaza's Future for Pedestrians, Bikes and Cars

While a car-free plaza isn't the goal, the department is 'open to anything.'
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Construction Wraps on the $81 Mil Brownsville Affordable Housing Complex: Vital Brookdale

Construction Wraps on the $81 Mil Brownsville Affordable Housing Complex: Vital Brookdale

Construction of the $82 million, 160-unit affordable housing complex in Brownsville is now complete.
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Brooklyn's in the House! Without a Doubt: Hakeem Jeffries Elected as House Democratic Leader

Brooklyn's in the House! Without a Doubt: Hakeem Jeffries Elected as House Democratic Leader

Hakeem Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn's eighth congressional district, makes history as the first Black speaker of the House.
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Poly Prep Student Lucia Zaremba Proposes Bill to Increase Accessibility of EpiPens in Public Places

Poly Prep Student Lucia Zaremba Proposes Bill to Increase Accessibility of EpiPens in Public Places

A young Brooklynnite saw how an EpiPen saved her younger brother's life during an allergy attack. Now, she wants to make sure others have increased access to this life-saving medication.
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At Media Roundtable, DOT Commissioner Tells NY'ers to Think Twice Before Getting a Car

At Media Roundtable, DOT Commissioner Tells NY'ers to Think Twice Before Getting a Car

DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez shares recent efforts to make public transportation more safe and accessible to residents.
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Kosciuszko Bridge to Be Lit in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Kosciuszko Bridge to Be Lit in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance

On Nov. 20, 15 landmarks will be lit in the colors of the transgender flag, including the bridge connecting Brooklyn to Queens.
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Brooklyn Nonprofit Receives $3.3 Million to Assist Displaced Ukrainians

Brooklyn Nonprofit Receives $3.3 Million to Assist Displaced Ukrainians

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $21.4 million in federal funding will be distributed through 17 service providers.
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32 Alleged Members of Brownsville-Based Gangs Charged With 106 Counts

32 Alleged Members of Brownsville-Based Gangs Charged With 106 Counts

There were 19 shootings, two fatalities and 14 total victims in four separate indictments. Several of the victims were innocent bystanders.
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$14.5M Allocated to Clean Up Public Spaces Across the City

$14.5M Allocated to Clean Up Public Spaces Across the City

The funding will facilitate the addition of 200 new workers to the New York City Department of Sanitation.
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‘I Want Something Done': After NYPD Officers Hit and Kill Man With Police Van in Crown Heights, Victim's Family Demands Action

‘I Want Something Done': After NYPD Officers Hit and Kill Man With Police Van in Crown Heights, Victim's Family Demands Action

Ronald Anthony Smith died after he was struck by an NYPD van in Crown Heights in April.
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