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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identity of Homeless Individuals
The defendant is a former fraud investigator with the city Department of Homeless Services.
Jul 17, 2024 11:56 AM
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Porous Pavements That Soak Up Excessive Water Are Coming to Brooklyn
The pavements, which will keep 35 million gallons of stormwater out of the sewer system annually, will be first installed in parts of Sunset Park, Borough Park and Kensington.
Jul 17, 2024 9:44 AM
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City to Stop Cash Assistance For Residents Who Fail to Meet Work Requirements, Report Says
The welfare-for-work rules will take effect on July 28.
Jul 16, 2024 11:26 AM
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Governor Begins Listening Tour Tackling Smartphone Use in Schools
The governor stated this spring that she plans to propose a statewide smart phone policy.
Jul 16, 2024 11:02 AM
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Council Members Fight for Better Care of Asian Asylum Seekers
This past year, asylum seekers from Asia made up nearly 25% of all immigration court cases, according to Council member Susan Zhuang.
Jul 15, 2024 10:49 AM
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Brooklyn Resident Pleads Guilty to $7M Export Control Scheme
Brooklyn resident Salimdzhon Nasriddinov was sending U.S. electronic components to Russia for use in prevision-guided weapons systems.
Jul 14, 2024 10:00 AM
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EPA Suspects Further Toxic Contamination in Greenpoint Superfund Site
Officials are continuing to test the area for toxic chemicals that could enter a building through vapor intrusion, a "major health concern," according to the EPA.
Jul 12, 2024 12:08 PM
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Delivery Workers Receive Significant Boost in Pay, Report Says
During the first quarter of 2024, delivery workers made 64% more compared to same quarter last year, thanks to the new, minimum pay rate taking effect.
Jul 12, 2024 11:25 AM
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City to Fund Youth Sports Programs With $4M State Grant
Ten Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations have been awarded funding so far.
Jul 12, 2024 10:20 AM
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City to Invest $160M to Fully Rebuild Brownsville Recreation Center
The money will transform the 70-year-old center into a new, state-of-the-art recreation center.
Jul 11, 2024 2:56 PM
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