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ICE Field Offices Now Have a Quota as Officials Target a Man in The Bronx

ICE Field Offices Now Have a Quota as Officials Target a Man in The Bronx

The quota was implemented because President Donald Trump has been disappointed with deportation action so far, the Washington Post reported. Meanwhile, ICE agents arrested an individual in the Bronx Tuesday morning.
Brooklyn Parents Demand City to Keep Childcare Centers Open

Brooklyn Parents Demand City to Keep Childcare Centers Open

Over 200 people came out to a rally on Friday in Williamsburg, causing police to temporarily shut down the block as the crowd filled the streets.
NYC Recovers $48 Million in Stolen SNAP, Cash Assistance Benefits

NYC Recovers $48 Million in Stolen SNAP, Cash Assistance Benefits

Nearly 95,000 low-income families said their benefits were stolen through card skimming.
Homelessness in New York Doubles Amid Housing Crisis And Influx of Asylum Seekers

Homelessness in New York Doubles Amid Housing Crisis And Influx of Asylum Seekers

A report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that children made up nearly one-third of the homeless population.
NYPD Seizes Over 20,000 Illegal Guns in Two Years

NYPD Seizes Over 20,000 Illegal Guns in Two Years

Gun seizures contributed to a 23% reduction in homicides and a 42% reduction in shootings since January 2022, the mayor said.
Former Brooklyn Dem Boss Elected Board of Elections Commissioner

Former Brooklyn Dem Boss Elected Board of Elections Commissioner

Frank Seddio, the former head of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, was elected as the Board of Elections Commissioner, The City reported.
State Senator Salazar Secures $500K for Cypress Hills Group Home

State Senator Salazar Secures $500K for Cypress Hills Group Home

New York Foundling will use the funds to upgrade the security system, kitchen and other renovations.
Brooklyn Borough President Appoints Mike Racioppo to NYC Charter Review Commission

Brooklyn Borough President Appoints Mike Racioppo to NYC Charter Review Commission

Racioppo, known for his leadership at Brooklyn CB6 and commitment to community engagement, will help shape the future of New York City governance.
Clarke Applauds Biden's Decision to Pardon Brooklyn Immigration Activist Ravi Ragbir

Clarke Applauds Biden's Decision to Pardon Brooklyn Immigration Activist Ravi Ragbir

Biden’s pardon frees the immigrant rights advocate to continue championing vulnerable communities in New York and beyond.
Brooklyn Asylum Seekers Start to Feel The Pressure of Shelter Closures, Trump Orders

Brooklyn Asylum Seekers Start to Feel The Pressure of Shelter Closures, Trump Orders

Many migrants who live at the Clinton Hill shelter complex, expected to close by June, are now unsure of their fate in New York City.