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Bushwick Residents Devise Plan to Address Neighborhood's Rapid Gentrification

The comprehensive Bushwick Community Plan includes recommendations on affordable housing, zoning regulations, health care and more
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City Council Committee Approves Modified Proposal for Contested 80 Flatbush Development

City Council Committee Approves Modified Proposal for Contested 80 Flatbush Development

The proposal passed another critical hurdle after Alloy Development agreed to cut height and density of the enormous mixed-use project
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East Flatbush Students Get New Playground as Part of Cuomo's Vital Brooklyn Initiative

East Flatbush Students Get New Playground as Part of Cuomo's Vital Brooklyn Initiative

The schoolyard-turned-playground was designed with the students' input and is the first of eight to open in Central Brooklyn.
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Blue Wave Sweeps State Senator Hamilton and IDC Affiliates -- Will They Make a Comeback in November?

Blue Wave Sweeps State Senator Hamilton and IDC Affiliates -- Will They Make a Comeback in November?

In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, Hamilton and the IDC affiliates all registered as Independents and could be back for the general election.
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NY State Primaries: Despite Progressive Surge, Nixon and Williams Lose to Cuomo and Hochul

NY State Primaries: Despite Progressive Surge, Nixon and Williams Lose to Cuomo and Hochul

Still, history was made: Public Advocate Tish James is the first African-American woman to win the Democratic nomination for NY State attorney general.
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Nixon, Hamilton Face Community's Questions at Medgar Evers Forum

Nixon, Hamilton Face Community's Questions at Medgar Evers Forum

While the candidates presented their positions on issues like affordable housing and criminal justice reform, Senator Jesse Hamilton also had to address his controversial involvement with the IDC.
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BREAKING: NYC Residents with Past Marijuana Misdemeanor Convictions Can Wipe Record Clean, Announces Brooklyn D.A.

BREAKING: NYC Residents with Past Marijuana Misdemeanor Convictions Can Wipe Record Clean, Announces Brooklyn D.A.

No court appearance necessary; First opportunity to file a motion in Brooklyn begins Sep 21
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A Comprehensive Guide to the 2018 New York State Primaries

A Comprehensive Guide to the 2018 New York State Primaries

Candidates for the upcoming primaries on September 13 claim they are on a mission to safeguard New Yorkers from the Trump administration.
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The Blue Wave Festival is Rallying the Progressive Troops in Fort Greene

The Blue Wave Festival is Rallying the Progressive Troops in Fort Greene

The Blue Wave Festival promises to mix serious politics with serious fun to get the progressive vote out.
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NYPD Reveals Security Plan to Make 'J'Ouvert Safest Event Possible'

NYPD Reveals Security Plan to Make 'J'Ouvert Safest Event Possible'

More officers and violence disrupters, plus more lights and entry points will be in effect to keep J'Ouvert safe and enjoyable.
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