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Storm Watch: A Mix of Extreme Cold And Snow in NYC

Storm Watch: A Mix of Extreme Cold And Snow in NYC

The temperature in New York City is not expected to go above 19 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, while residents can expect anywhere from 8 to 12 inches of snow on Sunday.
Brooklyn Warehouse Catches on Fire

Brooklyn Warehouse Catches on Fire

A warehouse in Red Hook caught on fire Wednesday, destroying many stored goods owned by private companies.
Top 2 Worst NYC Landlords Work For The Same Company

Top 2 Worst NYC Landlords Work For The Same Company

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams releases his "Worst Landlord List," and the top two names work for A&E Real Estate Holdings.
Former Brooklyn Superintendent Files Lawsuit Against DOE

Former Brooklyn Superintendent Files Lawsuit Against DOE

The lawsuit filed by Brendan Mims alleges that former Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and Danika Rux, the deputy chancellor of school leadership for New York City Public Schools, conspired to have him fired because of his gender, offered him a demotion with reduced pay, and failed to provide a clear explanation for his removal.
Avoiding a Tax Hike, Hochul Lays Out a Plan For Children And Education in New Budget

Avoiding a Tax Hike, Hochul Lays Out a Plan For Children And Education in New Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes major spending on childcare and education initiatives without raising taxes.
Mamdani Vows City Hall Support for Black New Yorkers

Mamdani Vows City Hall Support for Black New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with appearances across the city, telling BK Reader that his entire City Hall team is committed to supporting Black New Yorkers.
The City is Neglecting a Brooklyn Mitchell Lama Complex, Audit Finds

The City is Neglecting a Brooklyn Mitchell Lama Complex, Audit Finds

State auditors examined Tivoli Towers in Crown Heights, Clinton Towers in Manhattan, and Evergreen Gardens in the Bronx, and found unsafe living conditions, including crumbling façades, mold, water damage, and broken fire doors, and identified more than $114,000 in bonuses, gratuities and holiday-related payments.
Brooklyn Man and Former Adams Aide Indicted in Federal Corruption Case

Brooklyn Man and Former Adams Aide Indicted in Federal Corruption Case

Federal prosecutors accused Anthony Herbert of demanding kickbacks from vendors seeking NYCHA contracts and burial assistance funds while employed at City Hall.
City Council to Consider 5 Antisemitism Bills in NYC

City Council to Consider 5 Antisemitism Bills in NYC

The legislative and funding package announced by City Council Speaker Julie Menin puts a focus on education, protecting schools and houses of worship, and resources to confront hate.
U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez Joins Reynoso For Campaign Kickoff in Brooklyn

U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez Joins Reynoso For Campaign Kickoff in Brooklyn

The pair were in Bushwick to celebrate Antonio Reynoso’s campaign for New York’s 7th Congressional District, which includes parts of northern Brooklyn and Queens. The district is currently represented by Velázquez, who announced in November that she would not seek re-election.