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Brooklyn Voters Excited for Harris, But Expect Sexism, Racism to Emerge as VP Vies For Presidency

Brooklyn Voters Excited for Harris, But Expect Sexism, Racism to Emerge as VP Vies For Presidency

One resident said "it was about time" that a woman of color lead the nation.
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City Charter Revision Commission Releases Final Report

City Charter Revision Commission Releases Final Report

Some of the proposals, scheduled to be voted by the Commission today, strips power from the City Council.
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'Too Big to Be Safe!' Clinton Hill Residents Rally, Appeal to The City After Shootings at Migrant Shelter

'Too Big to Be Safe!' Clinton Hill Residents Rally, Appeal to The City After Shootings at Migrant Shelter

The gun deaths were the boiling point of frustration for residents who pleaded for immediate action from lawmakers around overcrowding at the nearby migrant shelters.
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DOT to Improve Pedestrian Safety on Atlantic Avenue

DOT to Improve Pedestrian Safety on Atlantic Avenue

The western portion of Atlantic Avenue will see pedestrian-friendly upgrades, including mid-block crossings.
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Mayor Will Not Downsize Clinton Hill Shelter Complex

Mayor Will Not Downsize Clinton Hill Shelter Complex

Adams said he will not move any migrants who are currently living in the shelter complex, after two shootings on Sunday that left two men dead and another in critical condition.
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Asylum Seekers in Clinton Hill Shelter Complex Express Terror Following Weekend Shootings

Asylum Seekers in Clinton Hill Shelter Complex Express Terror Following Weekend Shootings

WARNING: This story contains graphic videos.
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AG James Announces New Protections Against Deed Theft

AG James Announces New Protections Against Deed Theft

Deed theft is now a crime in New York, enabling Attorney General Letitia James to prosecute those who try to swindle homeowners in signing away the deed to their house under false pretenses.
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NY Dems Thank President Biden For Dropping Out of Race

NY Dems Thank President Biden For Dropping Out of Race

Some New York Democrats endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, but many remained mum on their choice of who should replace Biden on November's ticket.
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Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says

Jails Are Overcrowded Because Cases Take Too Long to Process, Report Says

The backlog has increased the city's jail population by over 57% since 2020.
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City Starts Annual Farmers Market Aid Program For Seniors

City Starts Annual Farmers Market Aid Program For Seniors

Low income seniors can get coupons that can be used to buy fresh fruit and vegetables at local green markets across the city.
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