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Right to Contraception Act Passes in the House of Representatives

This legislation would codify the right to access birth control into federal law
Proposal for Asian-American Council District Sparks Controversy

Proposal for Asian-American Council District Sparks Controversy

After Brooklyn districts are redrawn to reflect population changes, many are concerned with the new boundaries.
Trash Town: New Global Survey Ranks NYC Second Dirtiest City in the World

Trash Town: New Global Survey Ranks NYC Second Dirtiest City in the World

According to the poll of 27,000 city residents from around the world, Rome was considered the dirtiest city in the world with NYC in second then Glasgow, Scotland.
Five People Indicted in Brooklyn for a Scheme to Silence American Critics of China

Five People Indicted in Brooklyn for a Scheme to Silence American Critics of China

Defendants include a federal law enforcement officer and a private investigator who lied to FBI agents and obstructed justice
Hochul, Delgado and Forrest Win Handily in New York Primary Elections

Hochul, Delgado and Forrest Win Handily in New York Primary Elections

Hochul now sets her sight on becoming the first woman to win election to the New York governor’s office in the fall elections.
Tuesday, June 28 is an Election Day: Here's What You Need to Know

Tuesday, June 28 is an Election Day: Here's What You Need to Know

Voters in New York will have the chance to pick their party's nominees for governor and lieutenant governor in Tuesday's primary election.
After Detective Was Assaulted in ENY, Mayor Adams Increases Number of Police on Transit Patrol

After Detective Was Assaulted in ENY, Mayor Adams Increases Number of Police on Transit Patrol

Mayor Eric Adams modifies solo transit patrol plan after an experienced detective was assaulted in a Brooklyn train station.
MTA Agrees to Make Subway System More Accessible for the Disabled

MTA Agrees to Make Subway System More Accessible for the Disabled

The new plan makes it easier for disabled New Yorkers who need stair-free access to use the subway when they need to.
'We Will Never Surrender:' New York Legislators React to Supreme Court's Repeal of Roe v. Wade

'We Will Never Surrender:' New York Legislators React to Supreme Court's Repeal of Roe v. Wade

Today, more than half of the American population became second-class citizens, stripped of their constitutional right to privacy and bodily autonomy" Sen. Gillibrand said.
Brooklyn Leaders React to Supreme Court Decision on New York Gun Law

Brooklyn Leaders React to Supreme Court Decision on New York Gun Law

Leaders, including Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, criticized the decision, saying it will lead to more gun violence.