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City's Housing Programs Come Under Fire at Comptroller Town Hall

City's Housing Programs Come Under Fire at Comptroller Town Hall

Stringer came to talk about housing, education and economic opportunities; but it was HPD that dominated the town hall
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Espinal to Hold Town Hall on East NY Basement Apartment Pilot Program

Espinal to Hold Town Hall on East NY Basement Apartment Pilot Program

Homeowners can learn about how to convert their basements into legal, livable dwellings and how to obtain city assistance, if needed.
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Clarke Supports Special City Office to Prevent Hate Crimes

Clarke Supports Special City Office to Prevent Hate Crimes

The congresswoman is backing Councilmember Deutsch's bill which establishes a special office to fight the rising tide of hate crimes in the borough.
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Myrie Wants 'Big Money Kept out of Elections,' Pushes for Public Financing Reforms

Under a public financing system, candidates receive matching funds for every small-dollar donation up to a specified limit.
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Adams Calls for Investigation into MTA's Allocation of Old Buses in Poor Neighborhoods

Adams Calls for Investigation into MTA's Allocation of Old Buses in Poor Neighborhoods

Allegations surfaced that neighborhoods like Brownsville and East New York are disproportionally served by MTA's oldest buses
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East Flatbush Is the Brooklyn Neighborhood Most Affected by Stop-and-Frisk

East Flatbush Is the Brooklyn Neighborhood Most Affected by Stop-and-Frisk

East Flatbush’s 67th Precinct was one of five in New York City with the highest number of stop-and-frisks.
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Senate Passes Persaud’s Domestic Violence Survivors Act

Senate Passes Persaud’s Domestic Violence Survivors Act

The new bill expands judges' discretion to lessen prison times for domestic violence survivors who committed their crimes in response to their abuse
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Bklyn Reps Sponsor Bill to Give Dreamers, TPS Holders Legal Status

Bklyn Reps Sponsor Bill to Give Dreamers, TPS Holders Legal Status

The Dream and Promise Act is the House Dems' latest push to protect Dreamers and immigrants who fled natural disasters and violent conflicts
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East New York's 75th Precinct is the City's Most-Sued Precinct

East New York's 75th Precinct is the City's Most-Sued Precinct

Since 2015, the precinct has faced 91 lawsuits and has paid $9.1 million in settlements.
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NY Senate Moves to Reform Campaign Financing

The Senate passed a series of bills sponsored by Sen. Myrie to reform campaign financing, and improve access and transparency in NY's voting system
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