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AG Sues Brooklyn Eviction Lawyers for Alleged Deceptive Rent Collection, Improper Evictions

AG Sues Brooklyn Eviction Lawyers for Alleged Deceptive Rent Collection, Improper Evictions

Attorney General Letitia James is suing Brooklyn-based real estate law firm Balsamo and its partners for allegedly taking advantage of New York tenants
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What Matters Most to NYers? Affordable, Safe Housing, New Survey Reveals

What Matters Most to NYers? Affordable, Safe Housing, New Survey Reveals

62,000 New Yorkers responded to the NYC Speaks survey on topics including public safety, housing, transit, mental health, broadband, workforce policy, child care and climate change
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Video: BK Residents Respond to Subway Crime Spike, Homeless Riders

A crime surge in New York City's public transportation system has left some Brooklyn residents feeling unsafe in their daily commutes.
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York and in Brooklyn as a whole
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Parolee Charged With Murder After Torso, Head Found on BK Streets, Other Body Parts Found in Apartment: District Attorney

An 83-year-old parolee has been arraigned on first-degree murder and other charges in connection with the death of a Brooklyn woman
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BK Real Estate Broker Charged With Stealing $100K in Rental Deposits and PPE: District Attorney

The 33-year-old was indicted in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Tuesday
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‘Don’t Leave Us Stranded:’ Pols, Riders, Advocates Rally in BK as Changes to R Train Service Approach

‘Don’t Leave Us Stranded:’ Pols, Riders, Advocates Rally in BK as Changes to R Train Service Approach

The R train will be going out of service at night and on weekends for two months as it undergoes improvements
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is up in Bushwick, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Would Gas Tax Breaks Make a Big Difference When Prices Are Skyrocketing? We Asked 4 Experts

Would Gas Tax Breaks Make a Big Difference When Prices Are Skyrocketing? We Asked 4 Experts

With gasoline prices trending over US$4 per gallon nationwide, politicians are feeling the heat.
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Laurie Cumbo Named Cultural Affairs Commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams

Laurie Cumbo Named Cultural Affairs Commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams

Former Brooklyn-based City Councilmember and Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo has been named Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs by Mayor Eric Adams.
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