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Brooklyn: Your Tap Water May Smell And Taste Different

Brooklyn: Your Tap Water May Smell And Taste Different

The city said it will rely on its reservoir system to supply water to the boroughs as the final phase of the Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project begins.
Advocates Push MTA to Prioritize Subway Elevator Fixes, Files Lawsuit

Advocates Push MTA to Prioritize Subway Elevator Fixes, Files Lawsuit

The Center for Independence of the Disabled NY said it filed a lawsuit against the MTA over the agency's refusal to fund and make the subway system accessible.
Timothy Pearson, a Top Aide to Mayor Eric Adams, Resigns

Timothy Pearson, a Top Aide to Mayor Eric Adams, Resigns

In addition, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso was warned by federal officials to be wary of officials representing foreign countries, especially Turkey, the New York Times reported.
Community Weighs in on Brooklyn Marine Terminal Revamp

Community Weighs in on Brooklyn Marine Terminal Revamp

The city Economic Development Corporation is holding a series of public workshops on the planned transformation of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook.
Mayor Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges; Feds Seize Phone From Chief Advisor

Mayor Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges; Feds Seize Phone From Chief Advisor

The mayor appeared in court Friday after prosecutors unsealed a 57-page indictment that said Eric Adams accepted gifts and solicited illgal campaign donations while he was the Brooklyn Borough President.
AG Letitia James, Coalition Urges Congress to Combat U.S. Gun Trafficking to The Caribbean

AG Letitia James, Coalition Urges Congress to Combat U.S. Gun Trafficking to The Caribbean

New York Attorney General Letitia James and others said Congress must pass the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act.
Brooklyn Public Library’s Canarsie Branch Secures $3.5 Million for Major Renovation

Brooklyn Public Library’s Canarsie Branch Secures $3.5 Million for Major Renovation

The Canarsie branch will have double the amount of space once the renovation is completed.
NYC Comptroller Unveils New Dashboard to Track City Agencies

NYC Comptroller Unveils New Dashboard to Track City Agencies

New Yorkers can now easily see how effectively city agencies are delivering services.
Brooklyn Politicians Sound Off on Mayor's Indictment

Brooklyn Politicians Sound Off on Mayor's Indictment

Politicians on the national stage called for restraint, while local elected officials want the mayor to resign.
Two Brooklyn Schools Recognized Among Nation’s Best

Two Brooklyn Schools Recognized Among Nation’s Best

A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral and Brooklyn School of Inquiry were named part of the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort by the U.S. Department of Education.