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Adams Talks Citywide Drought, Defends Governor's 'Anti-American' Remarks

Adams Talks Citywide Drought, Defends Governor's 'Anti-American' Remarks

City Hall officials discussed the city's depleted water reservoir system, among other things, at the regular weekly press conference on Monday.
NYC Election Guide For Brooklyn Voters

NYC Election Guide For Brooklyn Voters

Get your vote on, Brooklyn! The polls are open from 6:00am to 9:00pm.
War And Economy Drive Votes in Brooklyn’s Russian, Ukrainian Enclaves

War And Economy Drive Votes in Brooklyn’s Russian, Ukrainian Enclaves

There are thousands of Russian and Ukrainian immigrants in south Brooklyn. Their age and when they immigrated to the U.S. will likely sway who they vote for in the presidential election on Tuesday.
NYC Declares Drought Watch, Urges Residents to Conserve Water

NYC Declares Drought Watch, Urges Residents to Conserve Water

The city recorded the second longest rainless streak in October.
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.