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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Discusses the Abolishment of the Filibuster

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Discusses the Abolishment of the Filibuster

Congressman Hakeem Jefferies and Adam Jentleson discussed the history of the filibuster and what it would mean for policymakers, if abolished.

As Mayor, Eric Adams Would Empower Ethnic, Community Media

The BP announces a plan to elevate ethnic and community-based media, as he surpasses Andrew Yang in a new mayoral poll.

Two Brooklyn Men Charged With the Murder of One-Year-Old Davell Gardner Jnr.

The Brooklyn District Attorney has charged 18 men in a 63-count indictment, that includes four homicides.
Hear What Council Candidates Vying for Bed-Stuy Seat Have to Say in Live Forum

Hear What Council Candidates Vying for Bed-Stuy Seat Have to Say in Live Forum

Five candidates will take part in the forum that will be live-streamed from Restoration Plaza on Thursday
City Leaders Failed Homeless New Yorkers During COVID-19: New Report

City Leaders Failed Homeless New Yorkers During COVID-19: New Report

The report released by Coalition for the Homeless found that a record number of single adults spent the night in NYC homeless shelters this February
Flatbush Organizations Call for Community Farm Versus Affordable Housing

Flatbush Organizations Call for Community Farm Versus Affordable Housing

Local organizations in opposition to the city's plans to turn a vacant lot into affordable housing push instead for a community-run greenspace.

Skills Honed As Community Advocate Would Guide Jo Anne Simon’s BK Borough Presidency

The assemblymember wants to tackle the big issues boroughwide, and most pressingly -- the COVID-19 recovery.

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
BK Leaders Tell Fed Govt to Reject Williams Pipeline Permits

BK Leaders Tell Fed Govt to Reject Williams Pipeline Permits

The federal government is considering a request from energy company Williams to resuscitate its Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline.
NYC Home Carers Protest 'Slow Torture' of 24-Hour Shifts Amid #StopAsianHate Movement

NYC Home Carers Protest 'Slow Torture' of 24-Hour Shifts Amid #StopAsianHate Movement

Home care workers are protesting "inhumane" working conditions set by their employer the Chinese-American Planning Council