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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.
Brooklyn Pushes For EBT Reform as SNAP Theft Continues

Brooklyn Pushes For EBT Reform as SNAP Theft Continues

There are over 50,000 Brooklyn residents who say they have experienced SNAP fraud, according to one estimate.
Working Families Party Makes NYC Mayoral Endorsements

Working Families Party Makes NYC Mayoral Endorsements

The influential third party said New Yorkers should rank vote Adrienne Adams, Brad Lander, Zellnor Myrie and Zohran Mamdani in the June Democratic primary election.

Brooklyn! Vote For Your Favorite Neighborhood Projects During Participatory Budgeting Week

Residents in six Brooklyn City Council districts can vote on how to allocate millions in city funds from March 29 to April 6.
AG James Secures $6,300 Worth of Baby Formula For Brooklyn Families

AG James Secures $6,300 Worth of Baby Formula For Brooklyn Families

The donation is tied to an investigation from the New York Attorney General's office after a baby formula maker price gauged consumers in 2022.