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East New York's Shirley Chisholm Park Gets $20M in State Funding

The project will transform 407 acres of East New York's waterfront into NYC's largest state park
Two Bed-Stuy Schools Shut Down for Ignoring City’s Measles Emergency Order

Two Bed-Stuy Schools Shut Down for Ignoring City’s Measles Emergency Order

Since the beginning of the measles outbreak last October, the city has confirmed 423 cases and is intensifying its efforts to get it under control.
What Does Universal Health Care Mean for New Yorkers? Persaud Explains at East Bklyn Forum

What Does Universal Health Care Mean for New Yorkers? Persaud Explains at East Bklyn Forum

The NY State Senate is currently mulling over a single-payer system that would eliminate co-pays and cover all New Yorkers
Meet the 8(!) Candidates Vying for Jumaane Williams' Former City Council Seat

Meet the 8(!) Candidates Vying for Jumaane Williams' Former City Council Seat

Affordable housing, small businesses and education are at the center of the City Council District 45 race

City Summonses 101 — Cornegy Brings New Legal Outreach Initiative to Bed-Stuy

The event will provide Brooklynites with resources to check if they have outstanding summonses and to learn how to respond to them

City Releases Bushwick Neighborhood Plan and Rezoning Proposal

The plan outlines the city's strategies to create affordable housing and jobs, small businesses opportunities, health services and more
Judge Temporarily Blocks Controversial Crown Heights Towers

Judge Temporarily Blocks Controversial Crown Heights Towers

The Brooklyn Supreme Court granted a restraining order that prohibits the city from issuing permits to the developers until a pending court hearing on May 3.
Espinal to Host Neighborhood Pop-Up Court in East NY

Espinal to Host Neighborhood Pop-Up Court in East NY

East New Yorkers who were issued civil summonses can resolve them at the Pop-Up Court without having to leave the neighborhood.
Clinton Hill Public Hearing Gets Heated over NYC Borough-Based Jails

Clinton Hill Public Hearing Gets Heated over NYC Borough-Based Jails

Residents concerned over proposals to close Rikers that involving expanding the Atlantic Detention Center

BP Adams Calls for Financial Education in NY Schools

Burdened by student debt and the rising cost of living, only 16 percent of young Americans feel optimistic about their financial future.