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NYC Mayor Takes Jab at Cuomo, a New Mayoral Opponent

NYC Mayor Takes Jab at Cuomo, a New Mayoral Opponent

"I do believe we need to be saved...from him," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said of Andrew Cuomo, who officially entered the mayoral race on Saturday.
Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Enters Race for NYC Mayor

Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Enters Race for NYC Mayor

After many weeks of speculation, Cuomo entered the mayoral race, saying he is the best candidate to lead the city out of crisis.
Brooklyn Borough President Allocates $132,000 to NYCHA Tenant Associations

Brooklyn Borough President Allocates $132,000 to NYCHA Tenant Associations

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso gave 83 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Tenant Associations (TAs) funds to support various community programs.
New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

A new report reveals rising poverty in New York City as inflation outpaces income growth, affecting millions.
Volunteer to Transcribe Historical Records of Enslaved New Yorkers

Volunteer to Transcribe Historical Records of Enslaved New Yorkers

The city Department of Records & Information Services is seeking volunteers to help transcribe historical records of enslaved New Yorkers, making their stories accessible to the public.
City Council Approves Smaller Windsor Terrace Development

City Council Approves Smaller Windsor Terrace Development

After Windsor Terrace residents complained about the first proposal, the city approved a development deal with more affordable units in smaller buildings.
Bushwick Gets $390M For Sewer And Flooding Mitigation Projects

Bushwick Gets $390M For Sewer And Flooding Mitigation Projects

With a sewer system dating back to the early 1900s, many areas in Bushwick have struggled with chronic flooding for decades.
Brooklyn Man Arrested For Allegedly Supporting ISIS

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Allegedly Supporting ISIS

Mansuri Manuchekhri, of Sheepshead Bay, was accused of facilitating about $70,000 in payments to ISIS-affiliated individuals in Turkey and Syria, according to federal prosecutors.
NYC Mayor Assures Immigrants: "This is a Sanctuary City”

NYC Mayor Assures Immigrants: "This is a Sanctuary City”

In his first in-person media availability in about three weeks, New York City Mayor Adams made it clear that taking care of New Yorkers will be his top priority.
Janice Chen: Life of Service in Law And Community

Janice Chen: Life of Service in Law And Community

Brooklyn is a place where people from all walks of life come together, working hard to build stronger communities. Attorney Janice Chen is one of those people.