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Court Orders Pharma Bro Shkreli to Pay $64.6 Million For Monopoly

Court Orders Pharma Bro Shkreli to Pay $64.6 Million For Monopoly

In 2020, the AG's office filed a lawsuit against Vyera, Shkreli, and his business partner Kevin Mulleady.

U.S. DOJ Settlement Says Cuomo 'Subjected Females to Sexually Hostile' Workplace

After an investigation into claims of harassment and retaliation against the former governor, a settlement has been reached.
BK Borough Hall to be Lit Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

BK Borough Hall to be Lit Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is Saturday, January 27.
Mayor Adams Projects Bold Vision for Future at State of The City

Mayor Adams Projects Bold Vision for Future at State of The City

In his third State of the City since taking office, Adams projected optimism despite his declining approval ratings.
NYC Cuts Percentage of Local Resident Preference in Housing Lotteries

NYC Cuts Percentage of Local Resident Preference in Housing Lotteries

The city must post a public statement pledging its commitment to a non-discriminatory housing allocation.
Rally Backs Affordable Housing Initiative in Wingate

Rally Backs Affordable Housing Initiative in Wingate

Officials showed support for Governor Hochul's plan to convert part of the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center campus into an affordable housing development.
Former BK Borough President Howard Golden Dies at 98

Former BK Borough President Howard Golden Dies at 98

Golden championed Brooklyn through many roles, including the City Council, Borough Hall and the Brooklyn Democratic Party.
Musical Chairs at City Hall as Adams Condemns Council Bills

Musical Chairs at City Hall as Adams Condemns Council Bills

Comptroller Audit Finds Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding, Crashes

Comptroller Audit Finds Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding, Crashes

Illegally obscured license plates cheat NYC out of $100 million per year, however.
Labor Agreements Reached For 911 Operators

Labor Agreements Reached For 911 Operators

The deals include higher pay and work flexibility.