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Unpaid Wages Returned to Employees after Labor Law Violation
A Buffalo-based company was found to be shorting employees from January 2019 to April 2022.
Sep 30, 2022 2:19 PM
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Dyker Heights Homes Flood as Electeds, Locals Ask City to Replace Outdated Sewer System
"How does it not break your heart that my neighbor, an 80-year-old woman, has to go down to her own basement to bail out waist-high water," a 10th Avenue resident said.
Sep 30, 2022 12:27 PM
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Chi Ossé's Anti-Overdose Bill Doesn't Only Save Lives—It's Also Record-Setting
Opioid overdoses spiked during the pandemic and continue to rise, which is part of what makes Ossé's bill so urgent, he said.
Sep 21, 2022 11:49 AM
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New Initiative will Connect NYCHA Residents with Free Wi-Fi
N.Y. council member plans to help constituents sign up for a $14 billion federal program that provides free Wi-Fi.
Sep 8, 2022 10:31 AM
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Brooklyn Prosecutors Are Throwing Out Criminal Convictions
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez is among a team of prosecutors seeking to throw out over 378 corrupt criminal convictions.
Sep 8, 2022 7:56 AM
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Gains in Congress, Wins for Brooklyn
Aside from his primary win, Rep. Jeffries and Democrats have enjoyed a string of legislative victories. But what does this mean his District?
Sep 2, 2022 2:27 PM
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Reps. Jeffries, Waters lead House Members of CBC to call for Senate vote on Bipartisan EQUAL Act
The EQUAL Act bill would eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine
Sep 2, 2022 11:00 AM
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Talks Education, Affordable Housing at Brooklyn Town Hall
Sen. Gillibrand discussed her plans for more debt-free college options and stressed the importance of tracking affordable housing funding.
Sep 1, 2022 11:45 AM
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City Agencies Host Roundtable to Announce Three New Laws Protecting Immigrant Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated workplace inequality, calling for stronger labor protection laws.
Aug 26, 2022 12:44 PM
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Mayor Adams' New Cannabis Initiative Aims to Light Up, Bring Equity to the Industry
The first phase of Cannabis NYC will focus on ensuring that justice involved New Yorkers are able to apply for and secure retail licenses.
Aug 23, 2022 2:37 PM
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