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'E' is for Equity, not Express: DOT Seeks Public Input on Triple Cantilever Designs in a Move to Reimagine the BQE

'E' is for Equity, not Express: DOT Seeks Public Input on Triple Cantilever Designs in a Move to Reimagine the BQE

The DOT is reimagining the B.Q.E. The public was asked to give opinions on three proposed designs at a Tuesday night workshop in Downtown Brooklyn.
Here's the Latest Behind the Lawsuit of the City's Plan for Dealing with Mentally Ill Residents

Here's the Latest Behind the Lawsuit of the City's Plan for Dealing with Mentally Ill Residents

The latest filing is part of a class action lawsuit challenging the City's use of police officers as the front-line response to people with mental illness.

BK Health Agency to Cough Up $3.2 M After Cheating Workers

White Glove Community Care is required to pay $3.2 million after making false claims to Medicaid and cheating employees out of wages.
VIDEO: BK Rep. Jefferies Backs Marriage Equality Act Which Protect Same-Sex and Interracial Couples

VIDEO: BK Rep. Jefferies Backs Marriage Equality Act Which Protect Same-Sex and Interracial Couples

Congressman Hakeem Jefferies is sending bipartisan legislation that protects marriage equality to the White House.
NYC Public Advocate Pushes To Stop the Worst Landlords from Repeat Offenses with New Accountability Law

NYC Public Advocate Pushes To Stop the Worst Landlords from Repeat Offenses with New Accountability Law

"The purpose of this bill is to make sure that the violations landlords receive are not persistently ignored," Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said.
Brooklyn Democrats React to BK Council Member Ari Kagan's Controversial Departure From Their Party

Brooklyn Democrats React to BK Council Member Ari Kagan's Controversial Departure From Their Party

Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Speaker Adrienne Adams issue statements.
Protest in Support of Railroad Workers Held Outside Senator Schumer's Park Slope Home

Protest in Support of Railroad Workers Held Outside Senator Schumer's Park Slope Home

The protesters were critical of Schumer following his recent Senate vote that was in favor of a law that would make a potential railroad worker strike illegal.
Mayor’s Office Seeks Community Voice in Rollout of Clean Electric Energy Initiative

Mayor’s Office Seeks Community Voice in Rollout of Clean Electric Energy Initiative

Climate change experts, community leaders and New Yorkers discussed their ideas and concerns with the Mayor's proposed plan.
Mayor Adams Wants Police to Involuntarily Hospitalize People with Mental Illness ... Brooklynite Public Advocate has Questions

Mayor Adams Wants Police to Involuntarily Hospitalize People with Mental Illness ... Brooklynite Public Advocate has Questions

In a letter to the Adams administration, Williams raised several questions in regards to the implementation plan, level of investment and intentions of the initiative.
DOT Weighs Options for Grand Army Plaza's Future for Pedestrians, Bikes and Cars

DOT Weighs Options for Grand Army Plaza's Future for Pedestrians, Bikes and Cars

While a car-free plaza isn't the goal, the department is 'open to anything.'