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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.
The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country
In a Class Action Settlement, City and State Will Pay 54,000 NY'ers $22M for the Illegal Termination of Their Public Assistance

In a Class Action Settlement, City and State Will Pay 54,000 NY'ers $22M for the Illegal Termination of Their Public Assistance

Additionally, any sanction that had been imposed during the covered time period was removed from the recipients’ sanction history.
Brooklyn Candidate Ana María Archila Envisions Serving as an Activist Lieutenant Governor

Brooklyn Candidate Ana María Archila Envisions Serving as an Activist Lieutenant Governor

With social justice roots in Bushwick, Maria Archila would use the lieutenant governor post as a bully pulpit for progressive policies.
The DOE's Shrinking Budget ... And What the City Council is Doing About it

The DOE's Shrinking Budget ... And What the City Council is Doing About it

Federal cuts in funding for New York City public schools left gaps in the budget that the City Council is working to fill