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Councilmember Rafael Espinal Drops out of Race for Borough President

"Right now is just not the time for me," said Espinal in a statement
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Councilmember Cornegy Invites Residents: Learn the Impact of New Tenant Laws

The Councilmember, nonprofit groups and government agencies to share new rental rights and resources
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Here's Mayor de Blasio's Plan for Stemming Anti-Semitic Violence in Central Brooklyn

Here's Mayor de Blasio's Plan for Stemming Anti-Semitic Violence in Central Brooklyn

New neighborhood safety coalitions, increased police patrols, advertising campaign and new school curriculum
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Census Bureau Increases Pay Rate for NYC Workers to $28/Hour

Census Bureau Increases Pay Rate for NYC Workers to $28/Hour

The pay increase takes effect Monday, January 6
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Espinal Criticizes Gov. Cuomo's Decision to Keep E-Bikes and E-Scooters Illegal

Espinal Criticizes Gov. Cuomo's Decision to Keep E-Bikes and E-Scooters Illegal

Espinal says legalizing e-bikes helps NYC live up to its claim as a sanctuary city for immigrants
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Crown Heights Subway Stations Renamed after Medgar Evers College

Crown Heights Subway Stations Renamed after Medgar Evers College

Assemblywoman Richardson authored the bill to recognize the college's community impact and contributions
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Housing Advocates Push for Study of Racial, Environmental Impact of City-Led Rezoning

Housing Advocates Push for Study of Racial, Environmental Impact of City-Led Rezoning

A new report finds "color-blind" rezoning and hyper-development has displaced large populations of blacks and Latinos
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Election Results: Williams, Louis Retain Their Seats

Election Results: Williams, Louis Retain Their Seats

In a special election, both the public advocate and city council incumbents captured more than 75% of the votes
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There's an election on Tuesday, Nov. 5; Don't Forget to Vote!

There's an election on Tuesday, Nov. 5; Don't Forget to Vote!

A general election will be held in New York City for municipal and state judgeships and the public advocate
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In East New York, NYC Cuts the Ribbon on the 100th mile of Protected Bike Lanes

In East New York, NYC Cuts the Ribbon on the 100th mile of Protected Bike Lanes

The protected bike lanes are a part of the city's "Vision Zero" pedestrian safety program.
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