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City Comptroller Proposes New Regulations for NYC E-Bikes, Mopeds

City Comptroller Proposes New Regulations for NYC E-Bikes, Mopeds

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander suggests a city-administered licensing program for app-based delivery services, among other things, to regulate e-bikes and mopeds.
AG Letitia James Leads Coalition to Keep Immigrant Families Together

AG Letitia James Leads Coalition to Keep Immigrant Families Together

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief in Texas v. DHS, backing the federal "Keeping Families Together" program, which enables certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for permanent residence.
Brooklyn’s Palestinian Voters Voice Discontent Over Presidential Candidate Lineup

Brooklyn’s Palestinian Voters Voice Discontent Over Presidential Candidate Lineup

Many Palestinian-Americans say they will not vote at all, or will choose Jill Stein of the Green Party.
NYC Mayor Refuses to Talk About Trump, Deportation Vow

NYC Mayor Refuses to Talk About Trump, Deportation Vow

The mayor showed his displeasure towards the media at his regular weekly press conference on Tuesday.
Brooklyn Victims Speak Out About Stolen SNAP Benefits

Brooklyn Victims Speak Out About Stolen SNAP Benefits

Thousands of recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have reported their benefits being stolen right from under them, often leaving them without funds for groceries.
NYC to Offer Non-Union Employees Money For Adoption, Surrogacy

NYC to Offer Non-Union Employees Money For Adoption, Surrogacy

The program can pay up to $10,000 in reimbursement for costs associated with adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donation.
Disabled Voters in Brooklyn Must Pre-Plan to Vote, Advocates Say

Disabled Voters in Brooklyn Must Pre-Plan to Vote, Advocates Say

Though some may go to their local polling site and punch in their vote without thinking much about it, this is not the reality for Americans with a disability.
Brooklyn Shows up For Early Voting!

Brooklyn Shows up For Early Voting!

Early voting started on Saturday, Oct. 26 and the city saw a record turnout.
Brooklyn! Learn About Your Voting Rights Here

Brooklyn! Learn About Your Voting Rights Here

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a voter guideline as early voting for the November 2024 general election starts on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Inside NYC's First Public Montessori School in Downtown Brooklyn

Inside NYC's First Public Montessori School in Downtown Brooklyn

Albee Square Montessori P.S. 482 in Downtown Brooklyn is the city's first public Montessori school.