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New Poll Finds NY'ers Back State Legislation Providing No-Fault Evictions and Automatic Lease Renewals

New Poll Finds NY'ers Back State Legislation Providing No-Fault Evictions and Automatic Lease Renewals

With moratorium on evictions now expired, many advocates argue that the legislation offers a more effective and stable solution than extension of the eviction moratorium
Asian-American Leaders in Brooklyn Fight to Keep State Senate District After NY State Court Tosses Map

Asian-American Leaders in Brooklyn Fight to Keep State Senate District After NY State Court Tosses Map

Asian-American community leaders in South Brooklyn hope not to have their concerns ignored in the redistricting fight for plurality

Local Law 97: A Breakdown of NYC’s Green New Deal

"For the city to meet its climate goals, it's imperative that Local Law 97 is fully implemented," said Megan Ahearn, NYPIR program director
Two Lebanese Citizens Extradited from Republic of Georgia to Face Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn

Two Lebanese Citizens Extradited from Republic of Georgia to Face Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn

Mohammad Yassine and Hassan Rahman sought to launder tens of millions of dollar for criminals worldwide to a bank in Brooklyn
Mayor Adams Announces an Additional $171M for Homeless Services, Beginning in 2023

Mayor Adams Announces an Additional $171M for Homeless Services, Beginning in 2023

This year's allocation-- the largest of its kind to be made by the city toward homeless services-- will be allocated every year beginning next fiscal year.
NY State Considers Passing New Law, After Police Officer's Illegal Interrogation is Caught on Video

NY State Considers Passing New Law, After Police Officer's Illegal Interrogation is Caught on Video

Ever since the Exonerated Five were interrogated as youth and coerced into false confessions more than 30 years ago, New York State has failed to curb deceptive interrogation tactics used by the police. 
Brooklyn Surrogate Judge Harriet Thompson Sues Court System For Reinstatement

Brooklyn Surrogate Judge Harriet Thompson Sues Court System For Reinstatement

State court officials say they’re investigating ‘serious misconduct,’ but the judge accuses them of retaliation.
Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

Sen. Myrie Announces State Funding For College Career Training in Environmental Sciences

The $2.1 million program will connect environmental science with social justice work in New York's Adirondack Park
Report: More Pedestrians Killed in Traffic Crashes in BK This Year So Far, in 8 Years

Report: More Pedestrians Killed in Traffic Crashes in BK This Year So Far, in 8 Years

In January, it was revealed that East New York, East Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Williamsburg were the BK neighborhoods with the highest crash numbers in 2021

AG James to NY Landlords: You Cannot Raise Rents if You Accept Pandemic Rental Assistance

The NY Attorney General reminds landlords: They cannot raise rents for 12 months, if they've accepted government assistance.