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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Report: Brownsville Shooting Incidents Show Slowdown

Report: Brownsville Shooting Incidents Show Slowdown

After a crime spike during the summer, Brownsville's 73rd Pct reports slight drop in incidents
Why, for Rep. Clarke's Challenger, Adem Bunkeddeko, There are 'No Days Off'

Why, for Rep. Clarke's Challenger, Adem Bunkeddeko, There are 'No Days Off'

Already, Bunkeddeko has out-fundraised Rep. Clarke, with a reported $143,000 in the first quarter to Clarke's $114,825
Trump Rule Change Makes Bumpier Road to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants

Trump Rule Change Makes Bumpier Road to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants

New rule that goes into affect Oct. 15 weeds out "undesirables," favors wealthy immigrants seeking permanent citizenship
Chancellor Carranza, Sen. Montgomery Commit to Helping Improve Historic Bed-Stuy High School

Chancellor Carranza, Sen. Montgomery Commit to Helping Improve Historic Bed-Stuy High School

Boys and Girls High School gets a "good news visit" from the city's education chancellor