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Eric Adams Says His Faith Got Him Through The Indictment

Eric Adams Says His Faith Got Him Through The Indictment

“This outfit is not campaigning. This outfit is my life,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who wore a t-shirt with an American flag and the words "In God We Trust" during his regular Tuesday press conference.
Brooklyn Council Member Accused of Biting a Cop Gets Case Dismissed

Brooklyn Council Member Accused of Biting a Cop Gets Case Dismissed

After attending a restorative justice program, Council Member Susan Zhuang, who represents Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights and Gravesend, had her case dismissed by the Brooklyn District Attorney's office.
FEMA Cuts Will Stop Flood Mitigation Projects in Brooklyn

FEMA Cuts Will Stop Flood Mitigation Projects in Brooklyn

Governor Kathy Hochul said several infrastructure projects in Brooklyn will be cancelled after the Trump administration cut off federal funding.
NYC Allows ICE to Open an Office on Rikers Island

NYC Allows ICE to Open an Office on Rikers Island

Reversing a 2014 law, New York City will now allow federal officials on Rikers Island so they can investigate alleged criminal behavior by undocumented immigrants.
Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan is Not Ready For Approval, Task Force Members Say

Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan is Not Ready For Approval, Task Force Members Say

Several members of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force said they don't support the city's "Harbor of the Future" project in its current form.
Empire State Service Corps Opens Applications For SUNY Students

Empire State Service Corps Opens Applications For SUNY Students

State University of New York students are encouraged to apply for 500 paid civic and service internships.
NYC Sees Overall Crime Drop to Record Low Levels

NYC Sees Overall Crime Drop to Record Low Levels

Subway crime decreased to the second-lowest level in 27 years, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Gun Buyback to Take Place in Bed-Stuy This Weekend

Gun Buyback to Take Place in Bed-Stuy This Weekend

Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the New York City Police Department will conduct a gun buyback event at the Cornerstone Baptist Church on Saturday.
NYC Mayor Will Run For Reelection as an Independent

NYC Mayor Will Run For Reelection as an Independent

A day after a federal judge dismissed his corruption case, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he will not participate in the June Democratic primary election.
NYC Subway Map Updated For The First Time Since 1979

NYC Subway Map Updated For The First Time Since 1979

MTA designers utilized bold, straight lines, making it easier for the eye to follow for digital users and individuals with disabilities.