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Affordable Housing Emerges as Top Concern at Cumbo's Town Hall

Affordable Housing Emerges as Top Concern at Cumbo's Town Hall

Residents affected by the more than 400,000 affordable apartments that have disappeared from NYC's housing inventory
NYC Students of Color Lack Equal Access to Physical Ed, Reynoso Says

NYC Students of Color Lack Equal Access to Physical Ed, Reynoso Says

The Brooklyn councilmember pushes for a bill to require greater transparency regarding city funding for physical education programs
Brooklyn Pols Decry SNAP Office Arrest of Brooklyn Woman, Demand Answers

Brooklyn Pols Decry SNAP Office Arrest of Brooklyn Woman, Demand Answers

Cumbo, Williams and Reynoso expressed their outrage at the arrest of a 23-year-old Jazmine Headley and the brutal separation from her baby
Brooklyn DA Creates Special Hate Crimes Bureau

Brooklyn DA Creates Special Hate Crimes Bureau

The new bureau will be dedicated to investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, and educating vulnerable communities about their rights

Clarke Warns About Public Charge Rule Change Hurting Immigrants

The rule change, aimed to deter immigrants from applying for public assistance, could affect up to 475,000 immigrant New Yorkers.
Cuomo Picks 4 Projects to Create 2,700 Affordable Units in Brooklyn

Cuomo Picks 4 Projects to Create 2,700 Affordable Units in Brooklyn

The developments will bring affordable units and support services to Bed-Stuy, East New York and Brownsville
Brownsville Mother Sues DOE After Her Son Says He Was Dragged Out of Classroom

Brownsville Mother Sues DOE After Her Son Says He Was Dragged Out of Classroom

The mother of the seven-year-old student says the school and the Department of Education have failed to protect him.
Assemblywoman Walker Joins the Race for Public Advocate

Assemblywoman Walker Joins the Race for Public Advocate

With Walker announcing her bid, there are now three Brooklyn hopefuls in the run for PA

Adams, Cornegy Call for Investigation into City Seizures of Brooklyn Homes

The two elected officials are concerned that a city program aimed to fix distressed properties may defraud Brooklyn homeowners
The Blue Wave Has Reached the NY Senate -- What's Next?

The Blue Wave Has Reached the NY Senate -- What's Next?

From rent control to passing criminal justice reform packages, Brooklyn senators are poised to unstick legislation that has been previously stalled.