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Report: Brownsville Shooting Incidents Show Slowdown

Report: Brownsville Shooting Incidents Show Slowdown

After a crime spike during the summer, Brownsville's 73rd Pct reports slight drop in incidents
Why, for Rep. Clarke's Challenger, Adem Bunkeddeko, There are 'No Days Off'

Why, for Rep. Clarke's Challenger, Adem Bunkeddeko, There are 'No Days Off'

Already, Bunkeddeko has out-fundraised Rep. Clarke, with a reported $143,000 in the first quarter to Clarke's $114,825
Trump Rule Change Makes Bumpier Road to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants

Trump Rule Change Makes Bumpier Road to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants

New rule that goes into affect Oct. 15 weeds out "undesirables," favors wealthy immigrants seeking permanent citizenship
Chancellor Carranza, Sen. Montgomery Commit to Helping Improve Historic Bed-Stuy High School

Chancellor Carranza, Sen. Montgomery Commit to Helping Improve Historic Bed-Stuy High School

Boys and Girls High School gets a "good news visit" from the city's education chancellor
City Puts On Hold Controversial Home Seizure Program 'Until Further Analysis'

City Puts On Hold Controversial Home Seizure Program 'Until Further Analysis'

Officials say Third Party Transfer Program may be outdated; residents say it erodes black homeownership, wealth
A.G. James Pushes for Cannabis Banking Bill

A.G. James Pushes for Cannabis Banking Bill

The STATES Act would allow cannabis-related businesses to access the banking system without fear of prosecution
Legal Team Files 10 Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Brooklyn Diocese

Legal Team Files 10 Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Brooklyn Diocese

A new report lists the names of 200 perpetrators accused of sexual misconduct in Brooklyn
MTA Suspends L Train Weekend Service for Escalator Upgrades in Manhattan

MTA Suspends L Train Weekend Service for Escalator Upgrades in Manhattan

The upgrades are part of the improvements the MTA promised during the original L train shutdown plan
NYPD: Brownsville, East NY Saw 70 Percent of the Borough's Shootings in August

NYPD: Brownsville, East NY Saw 70 Percent of the Borough's Shootings in August

Twenty-one of the city's 91 shootings took place in the 73rd and 75th Precincts
East New York Is Getting Greener with Upgraded City Line Park

East New York Is Getting Greener with Upgraded City Line Park

The revamped park features recreational amenities to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle among local residents