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Brooklyn Pols Call for Fairness and Equity in Marijuana Legalization
The lawmakers introduced a package of 11 bills and resolutions focusing on justice and social equity issues related to the legalization of Marijuana
Mar 1, 2019 4:35 PM
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Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate
The Flatbush councilman won the seat vacated by Attorney General Letitia James, which he will keep at least until the end of the year
Feb 27, 2019 4:46 AM
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DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA
Senator Myrie and transportation advocates called on the governor on Monday to pass and include congestion pricing in the 2019 budget.
Feb 26, 2019 2:05 PM
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Courtroom on Wheels -- Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn
The Mobile Legal Help Center provides high quality, free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers who cannot afford attorneys.
Feb 25, 2019 2:42 PM
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New York City Bans Discrimination Based on Natural Hairstyles
The new law protects the right of all NY'ers to maintain their natural hair without fear of retaliation at work or in public places.
Feb 20, 2019 12:33 PM
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City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York
The new legislation makes changes to the citys building and fire codes, allowing qualified basement units to be made habitable and legal.
Feb 15, 2019 1:19 PM
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Myrie Takes Oath of Office, Rings in 'A New Day in the 20th District'
Sunday's inauguration was a celebration of a freshman senator and his constituents who pushed back against Democrats who played for the other team
Feb 11, 2019 7:21 PM
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Residents Call for Equity, Transparency in Brownsville Plan at Semi-Annual Meeting
The $500 million Brownsville Plan promises to bring many developments and improvements to the neighborhood, but residents want a fair share as community stakeholders
Feb 8, 2019 7:45 PM
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'Time to Stop Prison Slave Labor!' Brooklyn Pols Push for Prison Minimum Wage
Senator Myrie and Assemblymember Perry call for a dramatic wage increase for incarcerated workers and a continued push for criminal justice reform
Feb 6, 2019 12:55 PM
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City Design Competition Seeks to Transform Tiny Odd Lots into Affordable Housing
Six of the 23 selected vacant lots that could soon bring more affordable housing are located in Brownsville, Flatbush and Bed-Stuy.
Feb 6, 2019 11:18 AM
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