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Hakeem Jeffries Declines to Endorse Adams in NYC’s 2025 Democratic Primary

Hakeem Jeffries Declines to Endorse Adams in NYC’s 2025 Democratic Primary

New York City Mayor Eric Adams also did not rule out switching his political party affiliation in a Friday TV interview.
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Council Member Zhuang Secures $1.5M for P.S. 128 Auditorium

Council Member Zhuang Secures $1.5M for P.S. 128 Auditorium

The Council Member, alongside City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, announced a $1.5 million funding allocation for P.S. 128 in Bensonhurst.
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City to Expand Careers Program for Students

City to Expand Careers Program for Students

FutureReadyNYC, a program designed to prepare students for the workforce through career-connected mentorships and industry-aligned learning, will be expanded to include HVAC and building decarbonation programs.
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NYC DEP Launches Citywide Upgrade of Water Meter Reading Devices

NYC DEP Launches Citywide Upgrade of Water Meter Reading Devices

The upgrades are mandatory for all property owners and will be provided for free.
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Maya Kornberg Launches Campaign For Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District

Maya Kornberg Launches Campaign For Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District

Maya Kornberg, a political scientist and professor, said she will run against City Council Member Shahana Hanif in the June 2025 primary.
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LockerNYC Expands Brooklyn Locations Ahead of Holiday Season

LockerNYC Expands Brooklyn Locations Ahead of Holiday Season

The city announced the expansion of a secure public delivery locker program to help stifle package theft.
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City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

Amid a historic 1.4% vacancy rate, New York City officials approved a plan to change its zoning laws so more homes can be built.
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Mayoral Hopefuls Take Adams to Task Over NYC’s Bus Woes at Forum

Mayoral Hopefuls Take Adams to Task Over NYC’s Bus Woes at Forum

The forum highlighted the growing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of transit issues in a race centered on the city's infrastructure and commuter experience.
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NYC Mayor Pushes to Cut Personal Income Tax for Low-Income New Yorkers

NYC Mayor Pushes to Cut Personal Income Tax for Low-Income New Yorkers

If passed into law, over 58,000 New Yorkers may see tax cuts totaling several hundred dollars.
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NYC Mayor Requests Meeting With Border Czar

NYC Mayor Requests Meeting With Border Czar

New York City Mayor Eric Adams touched on many issues during his regular weekly press conference, including an upcoming chat with the border czar Tom Homan, immigrant vs citizen rights, Elon Musk and cell phone bans in schools.
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