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City to Close Four Migrant Shelters in Brooklyn, Including Floyd Bennett Field

City to Close Four Migrant Shelters in Brooklyn, Including Floyd Bennett Field

The shelters at Hotel RL, Imperial Hotel and Sleep Inn in Brooklyn will close in the coming two months, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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City Targets Brownsville, Ocean Hill to Tackle Violent Crime

City Targets Brownsville, Ocean Hill to Tackle Violent Crime

The "Every Block Counts" program looks to improve the quality of life in high-crime areas across the city.
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New York Taxpayers May Get a $500 Inflation Refund

New York Taxpayers May Get a $500 Inflation Refund

Governor Kathy Hochul said she would like to distribute a one-time, inflation-busting refund to taxpayers.
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NYC Mayor is Looking Into Using Executive Order to Change Parts of The Sanctuary City Designation, Report Says

NYC Mayor is Looking Into Using Executive Order to Change Parts of The Sanctuary City Designation, Report Says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday told CBS2 New York that he is looking into his executive powers so he can deport non-citizen criminals.
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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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