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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Meets With Biden Administration To Discuss Haitian Migration Crisis

Rep. Yvette Clarke Meets With Biden Administration To Discuss Haitian Migration Crisis

Scores of migrants are granted temporary stays in the U.S., as deportations continue for others.
The Bed-Stuy Org Helping Women Get Back on Their Feet Out of Prison

The Bed-Stuy Org Helping Women Get Back on Their Feet Out of Prison

Donna Hylton spent 27 years in prison. Now, she's helping reform the criminal justice system, pushing for humane changes and helping women find jobs and housing
Nine Contractors Charged With Bribing NYCHA Employees for Contracts

Nine Contractors Charged With Bribing NYCHA Employees for Contracts

NYC Department of Investigation began an undercover probe after NYCHA employees reported being offered bribes
Gov. Hochul to Review Nat Grid Pipeline Rate Hike After 33 Electeds Send Letter Urging Action

Gov. Hochul to Review Nat Grid Pipeline Rate Hike After 33 Electeds Send Letter Urging Action

Buoyed by Gov. Hochul's rapid action after Hurricane Ida, 32 elected officials are asking her to review an order allowing National Grid to raise rates to pay for fossil fuel infrastructure

A Brooklyn Grandfather Has Died After Being Beaten By Group on His Way to Work

Moses James was found lying on the ground near Belmont Ave. and Watkins St. on Sept. 13
Immigrant NYers, Advocates Call for Immigrant Voting Rights in City Elections

Immigrant NYers, Advocates Call for Immigrant Voting Rights in City Elections

The groups are fighting for the passage of a bill that would expand voting rights to those with permanent resident status or work authorization
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is down in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn as a whole.

Gov. Hochul Visits GodSquad in East Flatbush, Announces $23.7M in Anti-Violence Funding

New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at the 11th anniversary dinner of the GodSquad - or 67th Precinct Clergy Council - at an East Flatbush venue Tuesday night.

A Major Tax Lien Sale Is Happening Soon in East New York; Organizers Rush to Support Homeowners

East New York Community Land Trust is helping homeowners understand the tax lien sale and how to remove their properties from it