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NY Barrels Towards New Voting Rights Law That Would Prevent Repeat of 2016 BK Voter Purge, Supporters Say
The act would require a pre-clearance to make changes, such as moving poll locations, in areas with a history of voter discrimination
Jun 2, 2022 4:40 PM
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Push for Asian-Plurality State Senate District Successful, Despite Controversial Process
While Democrats have been critical of an upstate judge's hand in redrawing lines for Congress and State Senate, South BK Asian-American leaders say they are happy with new district
May 31, 2022 11:36 AM
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A Federal Judge Upholds Sen. Myrie's Law That Allows Victims of Gun Violence to Sue the Industry
The law allows firearm sellers, manufacturers and distributors to be sued by the state, cities or individuals for creating a "public nuisance" that endangers the public's safety and health.
May 26, 2022 11:23 AM
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NYCHA Unveils Newly-Renovated Public Housing Developments
About 2,600 New York City Housing Authority dwellings were given more than $400 million in renovations through the controversial PACT public-private partnership
May 23, 2022 1:27 PM
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If You're in Brooklyn’s Assembly District 58, Here's What You Should Know About the Upcoming Special Election
Here’s what voters in the district, which includes parts of East Flatbush, Canarsie and Brownsville, need to know.
May 20, 2022 11:21 AM
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Bill Passed in the State Assembly Establishes More Accessible Housing for the Disabled
The bill, in a current legislative package that passed in the Assembly, would benefit the disabled community in New York State.
May 20, 2022 11:19 AM
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Rats, Litter, Parking and Crime are Big Problems, Said Residents at Weeksville Town Hall Meeting
The town hall, hosted at the Weeksville Heritage Center, had representatives from 7 different city departments available to address concerns
May 13, 2022 12:14 PM
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A.G. James Sues Bus Companies for Polluting in New York City Communities of Color
Jofaz Transportation, Inc., 3rd Avenue Transit, Inc., and Y&M Transit Corp., Inc. violated City and State idling limits, leading to widespread air pollution in communities of color
May 12, 2022 2:17 PM
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Former City Aide Shares His Story of Falling Victim to Lawsuit Lending After Police-Involved Injury
The Rev. Kirsten John Foy is on a mission to address the problem of 'Lawsuit Lending Abuse'
May 11, 2022 3:12 PM
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Brooklyn's District 33 is The First to Release Its Own Climate Plan
The plan's goals are to expand green spaces, build new storm surge protections, reduce building and car emissions, and reach a zero waste goal.
May 11, 2022 2:56 PM
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