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'It Was Desecration': Family Of Man Killed By Police On Eastern Parkway Responds To Bodycam Footage

Ronald Anthony Smith was hit and killed by NYPD officers last year. Now, his sister reckons with the double burden of losing her brother and advocating for justice in his death.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: 'Brooklyn, I've Got Your Back!'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: 'Brooklyn, I've Got Your Back!'

In his State of the District Address, Hakeem Jeffries, the first African-American to lead any party in the House or Senate, brought Congress to Brooklyn ... then took them all to church.
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Here's What You Need to Know About The Upcoming NY Assembly Redistricting Hearings

Here's What You Need to Know About The Upcoming NY Assembly Redistricting Hearings

The Kings County public hearings will be on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 4:00pm.
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MTA Receives Backlash for Proposed Bus Changes to Routes Along Lewis and Tompkins Avenues

MTA Receives Backlash for Proposed Bus Changes to Routes Along Lewis and Tompkins Avenues

Bed-Stuy residents are furious about the MTA's proposal to remove bus routes from both Tompkins and Lewis avenues.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Gives 2nd State of the City Address

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Gives 2nd State of the City Address

The speech revolved around what the mayor calls “The Working People’s Agenda," including four pillars that would bring the city sustainability: jobs, safety, housing and care
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Mayor Adams' New Initiative Offers NYC Communities a Seat at the Table

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Mayor Adams' New Initiative Offers NYC Communities a Seat at the Table

With mayor's new initiative,"Breaking Bread, Building Bonds," the city will help pay for 1,000 free dinners aimed at building trust and fighting hate.
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This Bay Ridge Council Member is Outraged Over Bus Service Cuts; Here's How He's Fighting Back

This Bay Ridge Council Member is Outraged Over Bus Service Cuts; Here's How He's Fighting Back

A local councilman is opposing MTA’s initial draft of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Plan.
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Owner of a BK Credit Business Faces up to 20 Years in Prison For Spending Clients' Funds on Luxury Goods, Fancy Meals, a BMW

Owner of a BK Credit Business Faces up to 20 Years in Prison For Spending Clients' Funds on Luxury Goods, Fancy Meals, a BMW

The defendant preyed on immigrants, spending their funds on luxury items.
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BAM to Host Discussion Featuring Bernie Sanders and Cornel West

An Evening of Conversation with Bernie Sanders and Dr. Cornel West will be held on Feb. 20 at the BAM Opera House
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Housing Advocates Criticize New, 1,000-Bed Migrant Shelter at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

Housing Advocates Criticize New, 1,000-Bed Migrant Shelter at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

Hotels are a better choice for short-term housing, the advocates said.
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