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Broadway Junction Reimagined: City Unveils Plan to Transform East NY Hub

Broadway Junction Reimagined: City Unveils Plan to Transform East NY Hub

The plan seeks to improve transit access, boost local economic development, create more neighborhood amenities and open spaces.
Council Speaker Johnson Unveils City Agenda to Tackle Food Insecurity

Council Speaker Johnson Unveils City Agenda to Tackle Food Insecurity

The agenda outlines policies to expand existing food programs, boost urban agriculture and empower community gardeners
Myrie Secures $200K to Support Anti-Violence Groups, Calls on Cuomo for More Funding

Myrie Secures $200K to Support Anti-Violence Groups, Calls on Cuomo for More Funding

The funding will support six organizations in Brownsville and Crown Heights, but lawmakers say it's not enough
To Impeach or Not to Impeach? And Why is Rep. Jeffries Holding Out?

To Impeach or Not to Impeach? And Why is Rep. Jeffries Holding Out?

Where do our Congressmembers (and constituents) stand on the impeachment of President Trump?
Brooklyn Vigil Mourns Victims of Mass Shootings, Calls for Gun Reforms

Brooklyn Vigil Mourns Victims of Mass Shootings, Calls for Gun Reforms

Lawmakers “are sick and tired of thoughts and prayers” in response to what they say is a preventable crisis.
Brownsville Shooting Sparks Unified March Against Gun Violence

Brownsville Shooting Sparks Unified March Against Gun Violence

Hundreds came out to demonstrate that Saturday’s incident cannot be normalized or reduced to just another shooting.
Brooklyn Pols Express Grief, Frustration Over Brownsville Shooting

Brooklyn Pols Express Grief, Frustration Over Brownsville Shooting

Officials stressed that Saturday's shooting does not represent the community’s spirit nor would it deter the work it's done over the years to combat violence.
Mayor Unveils $58M Plan to Increase Bike Safety in Brooklyn

Mayor Unveils $58M Plan to Increase Bike Safety in Brooklyn

The Green Wave Plan responds to a surge in bicycle fatalities, the majority of which occurred in Brooklyn.
'Enough Already!’ Stringer Calls on De Blasio to Fix NYCHA Mismanagement

'Enough Already!’ Stringer Calls on De Blasio to Fix NYCHA Mismanagement

A new audit alleges details how NYCHA mismanages funds by authorizing roof replacements instead of properly maintaining and repairing them.
Council Speaker Johnson to NYPD: 'Daniel Pantaleo Should be Fired!'

Council Speaker Johnson to NYPD: 'Daniel Pantaleo Should be Fired!'

In a joint letter, members of the City Council’s Black, Latino, Asian and Progressive Caucuses demand the termination of all NYPD officers involved in Eric Garner's death