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Cornegy Pushes Back Against City's Waste Zone Plans, Fears Job Losses

Cornegy Pushes Back Against City's Waste Zone Plans, Fears Job Losses

The proposal would consolidate the industry and lead to job losses affecting particularly workers who were formerly incarcerated, says Cornegy
NYC's Legal Assistance Program for Tenants is Expanding to Flatbush

NYC's Legal Assistance Program for Tenants is Expanding to Flatbush

According to a new city report, the free program has been saving thousands of tenants from eviction
NYC Opt Out Wants Students to Say 'No!' to State Exams

NYC Opt Out Wants Students to Say 'No!' to State Exams

State exam opponents are concerned that standardized tests do not adequately gauge student performance and are used to penalize under-performing schools.
Could Solar Energy Power 1M Households by 2023? Bklyn Pols Say Yes!

Could Solar Energy Power 1M Households by 2023? Bklyn Pols Say Yes!

Senator Parker, Assemblymember Walker and advocates discussed the benefits of solar energy for New Yorkers of all income levels.

Councilmember Espinal Enters Public Advocate Race

The two-term councilmember plans to advocate for a more livable and greener New York City.
Can City Council's New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

Can City Council's New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

Supporters hope the bill will prevent landlords from keeping storefronts vacant; opponents call it a rent control scheme.
BP Adams, Community Call on NYPD to Investigate Flatbush Subway Attack as Hate Crime

BP Adams, Community Call on NYPD to Investigate Flatbush Subway Attack as Hate Crime

A Flatbush woman was punched and stabbed by a man who yelled racist and misogynistic slurs as she stepped off a train on Friday evening.
ENY Basement Apartment Pilot Program Gets First City Council Hearing

ENY Basement Apartment Pilot Program Gets First City Council Hearing

The pilot program would create more affordable housing within existing buildings while bringing illegal units up to code
City Council Passes Bill to Expand Commuter Van Regulation

City Council Passes Bill to Expand Commuter Van Regulation

The new bill expands the city's authority to include and regulate vehicles that seat more than 20 passengers
In Historic Midterms, New Yorkers Elect James as State's First Woman Attorney General

In Historic Midterms, New Yorkers Elect James as State's First Woman Attorney General

Not a surprise, the Democrats defended their stronghold in New York State during the 2018 midterm election.