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Cannabis 101 - Assemblymember Wright to Host Town Hall on the Future of Marijuana in NY

Cannabis 101 - Assemblymember Wright to Host Town Hall on the Future of Marijuana in NY

The two-day forum aims to inform about the possible legalization of cannabis, the current state of the law, and what it could mean for the community.
Senator Parker Hosts Annual Black College Expo

Senator Parker Hosts Annual Black College Expo

Students met college recruiters from various institutions and participated in workshops to learn more about college access and affordability.
'It's Highway Robbery!' Brooklyn Senior Residents Protest Against City Seizing Homes

'It's Highway Robbery!' Brooklyn Senior Residents Protest Against City Seizing Homes

Under the Third Party Transfer, the city forecloses on homes for unpaid property taxes — without notifying the homeowners, the seniors say
New Bike Lanes on Flatbush Avenue? Neighbors Weigh in!

New Bike Lanes on Flatbush Avenue? Neighbors Weigh in!

Bike lanes in the city have historically been contentious, but how do local residents feel about the proposal?
Report: City Lost Over 1M Affordable Apartments Since 2005

Report: City Lost Over 1M Affordable Apartments Since 2005

The city not only can't keep up with the growing demand, it also has failed to preserve the available stock of rent-regulated and affordable apartments.

Bushwick Residents Devise Plan to Address Neighborhood's Rapid Gentrification

The comprehensive Bushwick Community Plan includes recommendations on affordable housing, zoning regulations, health care and more
City Council Committee Approves Modified Proposal for Contested 80 Flatbush Development

City Council Committee Approves Modified Proposal for Contested 80 Flatbush Development

The proposal passed another critical hurdle after Alloy Development agreed to cut height and density of the enormous mixed-use project
East Flatbush Students Get New Playground as Part of Cuomo's Vital Brooklyn Initiative

East Flatbush Students Get New Playground as Part of Cuomo's Vital Brooklyn Initiative

The schoolyard-turned-playground was designed with the students' input and is the first of eight to open in Central Brooklyn.
Blue Wave Sweeps State Senator Hamilton and IDC Affiliates -- Will They Make a Comeback in November?

Blue Wave Sweeps State Senator Hamilton and IDC Affiliates -- Will They Make a Comeback in November?

In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Hamilton and the IDC affiliates all registered as Independents and could be back for the general election.
NY State Primaries: Despite Progressive Surge, Nixon and Williams Lose to Cuomo and Hochul

NY State Primaries: Despite Progressive Surge, Nixon and Williams Lose to Cuomo and Hochul

Still, history was made: Public Advocate Tish James is the first African-American woman to win the Democratic nomination for NY State attorney general.