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Brooklyn Prosecutors Are Throwing Out Criminal Convictions

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.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Gains in Congress, Wins for Brooklyn

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?
Reps. Jeffries, Waters lead House Members of CBC to call for Senate vote on Bipartisan EQUAL Act

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
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Talks Education, Affordable Housing at Brooklyn Town Hall

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.
City Agencies Host Roundtable to Announce Three New Laws Protecting Immigrant Workers

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.
Mayor Adams' New Cannabis Initiative Aims to Light Up, Bring Equity to the Industry

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.
Why is Mayor Adams on a 'Teardown Blitz' of the Outdoor Dining Sheds?

Why is Mayor Adams on a 'Teardown Blitz' of the Outdoor Dining Sheds?

Abandoned sheds outside of shuttered restaurants were attracting illicit and illegal behavior and affecting quality of life of the residents, the mayor's office observed.
$18 Million Grant Spurs New Workforce Development Program

$18 Million Grant Spurs New Workforce Development Program

A new workforce development program will aim to train 2,300 New Yorkers for high-wage or unionized jobs over the next three years.
NY-10 Primary Candidates Call for Reform at Brooklyn Detention Center

NY-10 Primary Candidates Call for Reform at Brooklyn Detention Center

According to political candidates, The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn is a humanitarian crisis must be addressed now.
Hey Brooklyn, The August Primary is Here, and Early Voting Starts Saturday August 13!

Hey Brooklyn, The August Primary is Here, and Early Voting Starts Saturday August 13!

Here's what you need to know about candidates running for congressional House and state Senate seats