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Former Federal Correction Officer Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Contraband

Former Federal Correction Officer Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Contraband

The defendant smuggled cell phone chargers into Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park.
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State Senator Parker to Run For City Comptroller, Report Says

State Senator Parker to Run For City Comptroller, Report Says

The State Senator was once thought to be running for Brooklyn Borough President.
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NY Lawmaker Urges Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Relaxers

NY Lawmaker Urges Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Relaxers

The letter from New York Representative Nydia M. Velázquez cited health risks that include various cancers, reproductive issues and more.
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Safety Concerns Are Behind NYPD Radio Silence, Mayor Says

Safety Concerns Are Behind NYPD Radio Silence, Mayor Says

Mayor Eric Adams also said cell phones will not be banned in public schools just yet.
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City to Help New Yorkers Access Available Benefits

City to Help New Yorkers Access Available Benefits

City employees and students from CUNY will screen for benefits on-the-spot.
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MTA to Deploy Bus Inspectors as Fare Evasion Jumps to 50% of Riders

MTA to Deploy Bus Inspectors as Fare Evasion Jumps to 50% of Riders

In 2022, the MTA lost about $315 million to fare evasion on buses.
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Affordable Housing Lottery in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Senior Units in Flatbush Now Open

Affordable Housing Lottery in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Senior Units in Flatbush Now Open

The Hartby on Willoughby Avenue is giving tenants $1,000 that can be applied for moving costs or the security deposit.
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City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

The executive order is part of the mayor's pledge to deliver 500,000 new housing units by 2032.
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Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn

Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn

To meet growing demand, new fast chargers are coming to Bensonhurst
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Lawsuit Launched Against Way.com for Aiding Illegal Parking Companies

Lawsuit Launched Against Way.com for Aiding Illegal Parking Companies

Way.com faces civil penalties for each day they aid unlicensed parking companies’ illegal operations
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