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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
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Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate

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
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DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA

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.
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Courtroom on Wheels -- Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn

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.
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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.
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City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York

City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York

The new legislation makes changes to the city’s building and fire codes, allowing qualified basement units to be made habitable and legal.
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Myrie Takes Oath of Office, Rings in 'A New Day in the 20th District'

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
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Residents Call for Equity, Transparency in Brownsville Plan at Semi-Annual Meeting

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
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'Time to Stop Prison Slave Labor!' Brooklyn Pols Push for Prison Minimum Wage

'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
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City Design Competition Seeks to Transform Tiny Odd Lots into Affordable Housing

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.
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