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New Yorkers Rally for Parks: A Call to Restore Green Space Funding
After a week of grassroots action across the five boroughs, New Yorkers gathered in Prospect Park to demand urgent reinvestment in the city’s neglected green spaces.
May 25, 2025 10:00 AM
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Plan to Bring Thousands of Affordable Homes and Upgrades to Brooklyn
Central Brooklyn is set to undergo a significant change as city officials approve a comprehensive plan delivering thousands of new homes and community investments.
May 24, 2025 10:00 AM
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New Legislation Aims to Prevent Deed Theft and Deliver Justice to Victims
New York lawmakers have unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at stopping deed theft, a widespread problem that has forced many families, especially in communities of color, out of their homes.
May 24, 2025 10:00 AM
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Brooklyn Leaders Talk Housing, Safety, and Mental Health at BRIC Town Hall
City Council members and nonprofit leaders address challenges from affordability to public safety—but some residents wanted clearer solutions
May 22, 2025 2:14 PM
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Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Budget Proposal as 'Tax Scam' That Will 'Hurt Veterans, Seniors, and Children'
Democratic leader warns Republican plan would gut healthcare and food assistance, enrich billionaires, and endanger lives.
May 22, 2025 7:49 AM
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Meet Your Candidate: Whitney Tilson for NYC Mayor
Investor and education reform advocate enters crowded Democratic mayoral race, calling for school accountability, housing reform, and pro-business policies
May 22, 2025 5:57 AM
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Mayor Adams Unveils 9/11 Veterans Memorial Plans, Addresses Brooklyn Bridge Crash and Wind Project Reinstatement
“Flames of Honor” monument to honor post-9/11 veterans in Queens; Adams also weighs in on Mexican Navy ship collision and Trump’s reversal on wind farm freeze
May 21, 2025 9:49 AM
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez Backs Striking SkyHop Drivers in Call for Fair Negotiations
Lawmakers demand end to alleged retaliation and push for a union contract nearly a year after workers voted to organize.
May 20, 2025 1:27 PM
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NYC to Shut Down Its Asylum Application Help Center Due to Lack of Funds
The Asylum Application Help Center, which helped thousands of asylum seekers to file paperwork for asylum and temporary work permits in midtown Manhattan, will close soon, city officials told the New York Times.
May 17, 2025 10:00 AM
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Brooklyn Loves to Complain About Parking Violations
A new look at 311 complaints by the state Comptroller's office found that New Yorkers are using 311 to complain about illegal parking, lack of heat and hot water and excessive noise.
May 16, 2025 8:53 AM
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