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'There’s a New Sheriff in Town!’ Jeffries Rebukes Trump During State of the District Address

Outlining his 2019 agenda, Jeffries vowed to defend Americans' rights as U.S. democracy continues to be "under attack from Individual Number One."
City Offers Paid Fellowships to Revitalize East and Central Brooklyn Neighborhoods

City Offers Paid Fellowships to Revitalize East and Central Brooklyn Neighborhoods

The Neighborhood 360° fellows program pairs future neighborhood development professionals with selected community organizations in East New York, Brownsville and Fort Greene.
Meet NYC's Next Public Advocate at Crown Heights Candidates Forum

Meet NYC's Next Public Advocate at Crown Heights Candidates Forum

BP Adams will welcome 11 of the 20 public advocate hopefuls at Medgar Evers College

How the 2020 Census Citizenship Question Could Affect Brooklyn Communities

Advocates fear that the question would depress turnout among immigrants and communities of color, and are gearing up to fight it.
NY Senate Passes Historic Reproductive Health Act to Protect Roe v. Wade

NY Senate Passes Historic Reproductive Health Act to Protect Roe v. Wade

At a time when women's reproductive choices are under attack from the federal government, the NY Senate moved to pass a legislative package to protect them
NYPD Commissioner Outlines Crime-Fighting Initiative for East NY, Brownsville

NYPD Commissioner Outlines Crime-Fighting Initiative for East NY, Brownsville

Expanding on the NYPD's neighborhood policing model, the new strategies build on new technology and programs to strengthen police-community relations
The L Train Shutdown Is Officially Nixed. But Questions Remain, Brooklyn Pols Say

The L Train Shutdown Is Officially Nixed. But Questions Remain, Brooklyn Pols Say

In an open letter to Cuomo, Brooklyn pols demand transparency and a clear timeline of the project, as well as the preservation of MTA's initial mitigation plan

NY State Senate Passes Sweeping Voting Reforms

The state senate opened its legislative session with a bang by tackling the critical issue of voting reforms. What will change? 

Cornegy Rebukes Mayor's Plan to Expand Controversial Third Party Transfer Program

The TPT program came under scrutiny after reports of homeowners emerged whose properties were transferred to third parties without notifying them.
Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

The program offers universal, free, full-day, early childhood education for three-year-olds; applications open early February.