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State to Give Low-, Moderate-Income Families up to $330 Per Child

State to Give Low-, Moderate-Income Families up to $330 Per Child

Governor Kathy Hochul also launched a web portal so families can find low-cost child care.
City Comptroller Brad Lander Says He's Running For Mayor

City Comptroller Brad Lander Says He's Running For Mayor

The former city council member and Park Slope resident launched an official campaign website today.
Teachers Stand Up For I.S. 347 Principal Who Was Denounced by Colleagues

Teachers Stand Up For I.S. 347 Principal Who Was Denounced by Colleagues

Changes brought upon by a new principal has divided the middle school community in Bushwick.
Fed up With Rats? Join the City's 'Rat Pack'

Fed up With Rats? Join the City's 'Rat Pack'

The city is calling on residents to volunteer to make their communities rat-free.
State to Pay For More Accessibility Home Repairs

State to Pay For More Accessibility Home Repairs

There will also be more tax exemptions for those who are disabled, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.
City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

Unemployment rates for Blacks and Latinos decreased by about 30%.
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

In a letter, the union representing medical examiners, said the Brooklyn office is in dire shape due to a staffing shortage.
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says

Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says

An estimated 77% of asylum seekers are sheltered in hotels around New York City.
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

The Adams administration will launch trade-in program for unsafe e-bikes, e-mobility devices and batteries in early 2025.
City Council Speaker Denounces Charter Revision Measure

City Council Speaker Denounces Charter Revision Measure

Local lawmakers said voters should not give the mayor more power than he already has and called the charter revision process anti-Democratic.