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NYPD Reveals Plan to Combat Surge in Brooklyn Homicides

The NYPD plans to dispatch more cops, work toward stronger gun prosecutions and expand an intervention program addressing gang violence
City Launches East NY Basement Pilot Program

City Launches East NY Basement Pilot Program

The city will offer low-interest loans to help homeowners bring their basement dwellings up to code.
Brooklyn Pols to Hold Hearing on City’s Homeownership Crisis

Brooklyn Pols to Hold Hearing on City’s Homeownership Crisis

Homeowners are encouraged to share their experiences with property seizures and foreclosures
City Proposes Modular Construction to Create Affordable Housing in East NY

City Proposes Modular Construction to Create Affordable Housing in East NY

The proposal would bring 167 affordable units as well as space for a new medical clinic and social services to 581 Grant Avenue.
And the Race to Fill Jumaane Williams' City Council Seat Is on!

And the Race to Fill Jumaane Williams' City Council Seat Is on!

Among the hopefuls are Williams' Deputy Chief Farah Louis, Community Organizer Anthony Beckford and Nonprofit Executive Monique Waterman

Brooklyn Pols Call for Fairness and Equity in Marijuana Legalization

The lawmakers introduced a package of 11 bills and resolutions focusing on justice and social equity issues related to the legalization of Marijuana
Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate

Jumaane Williams Wins Race for NYC Public Advocate

The Flatbush councilman won the seat vacated by Attorney General Letitia James, which he will keep at least until the end of the year
DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA

DeBlasio, Cuomo Propose Congestion Pricing to Fix the MTA

Senator Myrie and transportation advocates called on the governor on Monday to pass and include congestion pricing in the 2019 budget.
Courtroom on Wheels -- Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn

Courtroom on Wheels -- Free Legal Services Are Coming to East Brooklyn

The Mobile Legal Help Center provides high quality, free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers who cannot afford attorneys.

New York City Bans Discrimination Based on Natural Hairstyles

The new law protects the right of all NY'ers to maintain their natural hair without fear of retaliation at work or in public places.