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State Budget Draft Includes Tax Breaks for Developers, Money for Schools

State Budget Draft Includes Tax Breaks for Developers, Money for Schools

After missing the April 1 deadline, Governor Kathy Hochul said her administration is close to a budget deal.
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City Paid Out $1.45B in Settlements In Fiscal Year 2023

City Paid Out $1.45B in Settlements In Fiscal Year 2023

The City paid the most to settle special education and police claims.
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City to Help Families Fleeing Domestic Violence Find Housing

City to Help Families Fleeing Domestic Violence Find Housing

The pilot program, called "Project Home," will provide permanent housing search assistance to domestic violence survivors with children living in city shelters.
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FDNY Arrests Flatbush Bike Shop Owner For Repeated Unsafe Battery Storage

FDNY Arrests Flatbush Bike Shop Owner For Repeated Unsafe Battery Storage

This is the first time the FDNY has filed criminal charges against violations related to e-bike batteries, according to The City.
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Better Reporting And Monitoring Of Capital Projects Needed: DiNapoli

Better Reporting And Monitoring Of Capital Projects Needed: DiNapoli

The state Comptroller's report found that the majority of projects were late and over-budget.
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City Council Okays Body Armor for FDNY Emergency Workers

City Council Okays Body Armor for FDNY Emergency Workers

The city needs to provide more protection to emergency workers to improve retention rates, the council said.
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Mayor Dodges Questions About Sexual Assault Case and FBI Investigation

Mayor Dodges Questions About Sexual Assault Case and FBI Investigation

“I’m not going to speculate and give opinions, I’m going to let the review take its process,” Adams said to reporters regarding the federal investigation into his mayoral campaign.
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State Supplies $250M to Build Homes in East New York, Brownsville

State Supplies $250M to Build Homes in East New York, Brownsville

The state issued bonds and offered other financial subsidies.
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Williamsburg Subway Gets ADA Upgrades

Williamsburg Subway Gets ADA Upgrades

The Metropolitan Avenue and Lorimer Street stations on the G, L lines are now ADA-compliant.
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Brooklyn, Here's Where You Can Get Your Taxes Done For Free

Brooklyn, Here's Where You Can Get Your Taxes Done For Free

Who doesn't like a tax refund?
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