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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.
NYC Mayor And NYPD Commissioner Celebrate a Drop in Crime

NYC Mayor And NYPD Commissioner Celebrate a Drop in Crime

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defined his fiscal year 2025 budget priorities and applauded a drop in major crime alongside New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Judge Dismisses Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

United States District Judge Dale Ho dismissed the charges with prejudice, meaning the government cannot bring the same charges against the mayor. "It ensures that, going forward, the charges in the indictment cannot be used as leverage over Mayor Adams or the City of New York," he wrote.
Brooklyn Mayoral Contender Pledges Action For Black New Yorkers

Brooklyn Mayoral Contender Pledges Action For Black New Yorkers

State Seantor Zellnor Myrie said a clear agenda to empower and expand opportunities for Black New Yorkers is necessary.