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Questions Remain, Following NYPD Shooting Incident at Bed-Stuy Subway Station

Questions Remain, Following NYPD Shooting Incident at Bed-Stuy Subway Station

A cop reportedly injured bystanders in shooting accident at the Kingston-Throop station last month. Council member Chi Ossé demands more information.
Two-Year Rent Freeze Takes Effect for Two Million NYC Tenants

Two-Year Rent Freeze Takes Effect for Two Million NYC Tenants

The Rent Guidelines Board approved a 0 percent adjustment for both one-year and two-year leases beginning between Oct. 1, 2026 and Sept. 30, 2027.
Mayor Mamdani, NYCHA Announce $607 Million Modernization at Nostrand Houses

Mayor Mamdani, NYCHA Announce $607 Million Modernization at Nostrand Houses

1,148 unit across 16 residential buildings will be upgraded in a historic partnership between Nostrand Houses and the New York City Housing Preservation Trust.
AG James Announces Rent Stabilization Settlement With Brooklyn Landlord

AG James Announces Rent Stabilization Settlement With Brooklyn Landlord

Landlord John Anderson will return the Crown Heights units at 1075 Dean St. to rent-stabilized status, provide stabilized leases to tenants and address hazardous conditions at the property.
Brooklyn Dem. Chair Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Out of Party Race

Brooklyn Dem. Chair Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Out of Party Race

Bichotte Hermelyn told NY1 that she will not seek reelection as Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair amidst party's recent controversy.
NYC Announces New Plan to Combat Antisemitism

NYC Announces New Plan to Combat Antisemitism

Jewish communities across New York City are set to receive expanded support for security, education, cultural programs and hate-crime prevention under a new citywide strategy.
700 CUNY Students to Receive Free Unlimited OMNY Cards

700 CUNY Students to Receive Free Unlimited OMNY Cards

Initial cohort will receive the transit cards funded with $700k secured by the Council in FY27 budget.
Coalition Files Lawsuit Over Proposed Maimonides H+H Deal

Coalition Files Lawsuit Over Proposed Maimonides H+H Deal

Less than a month after unanimous approval for Maimonides to join NYC Health + Hospitals, a coalition argues the state's review did not adequately review H+H's legal authority.
NYC Council Approves Fair Fares and J-51 Changes

NYC Council Approves Fair Fares and J-51 Changes

New legislation passed Sept. 24 will expand access to transit fairs, support affordable housing, protecting homeowners and improve access to government services.
$2.5 Million Awarded to Expand Brooklyn’s Kaiser Park Playground

$2.5 Million Awarded to Expand Brooklyn’s Kaiser Park Playground

Kaiser Park is poised for a major playground upgrade after New York State awarded $2.5 million toward expanding the Brooklyn play space.