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Hochul Signs Bill to Increase M/WBE Non-Compete Threshold to $1M
This increase will mean M/WBEs will be able to compete more effectively for larger contracts with the city without having to respond to a request for proposal
Nov 8, 2022 11:47 AM
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Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'
The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College is running a campaign to educate young Black voters why it is so important to vote — and to vote on 3 new racial justice ballot initiatives — in the 2022 midterms elections.
Nov 4, 2022 2:32 PM
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BK Reader's Voter Guide to the 2022 General Election
Election Day is Nov. 8, as early voting continues in Brooklyn.
Nov 4, 2022 1:13 PM
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BK Property Owner is Getting Sued for Tricking 20 Immigrant Families Out of $5M
Steven Wu illegally sold fake condo units and stole more than $5 million from at least 20 Chinese immigrant families. Now, he's getting sued by Attorney General Letitia James.
Nov 4, 2022 11:56 AM
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Here's What Brooklyn Voters Should Know About Their Rights Before Hitting the Polls
Guidance details laws against intimidation and coercive conduct at poll sites, reminds voters of right to easy participation in elections.
Nov 3, 2022 11:35 AM
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Attorney General Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of Nov. 8
Voters experiencing problems can call (866) 390-2992, submit complaints online or email
[email protected]
.
Nov 1, 2022 11:12 AM
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Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters
The Legal Aid Society is backing The United Order of Tents — which was once a safe haven for people escaping slavery — in its fight for a real property tax exemption.
Oct 31, 2022 11:02 AM
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Coney Island Mother Indicted for Drowning her 3 Children
Woman allegedly drowned children in the ocean off the Coney Island boardwalk.
Oct 12, 2022 10:07 AM
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Central Brooklyn Named a ‘Zombie Home’ Hotspot, as City Collects $667K in Fines for Abandoned Properties
The city has had some success enforcing a 2016 law that addresses vacant or abandoned properties caught in a foreclosure limbo—now another foreclosure wave looms.
Oct 11, 2022 12:15 PM
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NYC mayor announces Street Deliveristas Hub pilot program to serve the City's food delivery workers
Hubs throughout NYC will provide food delivery workers with shelter, charging stations, rest areas and repair services for bikes
Oct 4, 2022 12:30 PM
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