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NYC Slashes Ad Spending in Ethnic And Community Media Outlets

NYC Slashes Ad Spending in Ethnic And Community Media Outlets

The lack of investment in ethnic and community media companies has far-reaching ramifications, according to an audit from city Comptroller Brad Lander.
Brooklyn Transit Advocates, Unions Urge Bus-Only Lanes on Flatbush Avenue

Brooklyn Transit Advocates, Unions Urge Bus-Only Lanes on Flatbush Avenue

Over a dozen community groups and unions are urging the city to paint bus priority lanes on Flatbush Avenue to speed sluggish service between Grand Army Plaza and the Manhattan Bridge.
Persistent Pay Inequalities Between Men and Women in New York Still Exist, Report Says

Persistent Pay Inequalities Between Men and Women in New York Still Exist, Report Says

Women earned 87 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2023, according to a report from the New York State Comptroller.
City Finishes Its First Big Dig in Gowanus

City Finishes Its First Big Dig in Gowanus

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection finished the excavation that will hold an eight-million-gallon underground tank that will intercept and store combined sewage that would otherwise overflow into the Gowanus Canal during rainstorms.
State Senator Felder Wins Special Council Election in Brooklyn

State Senator Felder Wins Special Council Election in Brooklyn

Senator Simcha Felder will once again be a City Council Member after winning a special election for an empty seat in District 44.
City Makes a Splash With More Free Swim Lessons

City Makes a Splash With More Free Swim Lessons

With the city investing an additional $5.5 million, about 4,800 second graders will be able to attend free swim classes.
Eric Adams Defines His Mayoral Campaign: “I know what I’m doing.”

Eric Adams Defines His Mayoral Campaign: “I know what I’m doing.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that as an incumbent, his campaign schedule differed from that of other candidates.
Left Hook: Seven NYC Mayoral Candidates Court Liberal Voters

Left Hook: Seven NYC Mayoral Candidates Court Liberal Voters

With 90 days left until the June Democratic primary election, seven mayoral candidates on Saturday tried to stand out in a crowded field.
City Planning Commission Approves Two Brooklyn Projects; Hears Divided Opinion on Coney Island Casino

City Planning Commission Approves Two Brooklyn Projects; Hears Divided Opinion on Coney Island Casino

The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan and an apartment complex on Empire Boulevard gets a nod from the the City Planning Commission, while testimony was split on bringing a casino development to Coney Island.
Over 30 Black Clergy Members Endorse Andrew Cuomo For Mayor

Over 30 Black Clergy Members Endorse Andrew Cuomo For Mayor

The endorsement includes a nod from 14 faith leaders in Brooklyn.