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NYC Mayor Unveils Budget Advisory Panel

NYC Mayor Unveils Budget Advisory Panel

Consisting of a wide range of independent experts, the panel will provide guidance to the city on critical fiscal matters.
Bus Lanes Redesigned For Safety on Livingston Street

Bus Lanes Redesigned For Safety on Livingston Street

There were 13 deaths and serious injuries on Livingston Street between Boerum Place and Flatbush Ave. between 2016 and 2020.
Report: BK Housing Prices Surge

Report: BK Housing Prices Surge

More than 300,000 households in Brooklyn faced high rent burdens, the worst of all boroughs.
Investigation Launched Into Adams Administration’s 60-Day Shelter Limit

Investigation Launched Into Adams Administration’s 60-Day Shelter Limit

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander warns of the harmful impacts of the policy on families seeking asylum, especially on children
Multistate Coalition Aims to Stop Sale of Military-Grade Ammunition to Civilians

Multistate Coalition Aims to Stop Sale of Military-Grade Ammunition to Civilians

Attorney General James is calling on the White House to investigate the sale of military-grade ammunition to civilians
Former Brooklyn Correction Officer Confesses to Smuggling Contraband

Former Brooklyn Correction Officer Confesses to Smuggling Contraband

33-year-old Quandelle Joseph revealed that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars from inmates in exchange for narcotics, cigarettes, and phones
Assemblyman Cunningham Looking for Spring Interns

Assemblyman Cunningham Looking for Spring Interns

Priority is given to college students that reside in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Crown Heights, and central Brooklyn.
Coalition Says $1B, New Legislation Needed to Meet State Climate Mandates

Coalition Says $1B, New Legislation Needed to Meet State Climate Mandates

NY Renews and state lawmakers said much more is needed so New York can reach its climate goals.
Brooklyn Man Receives Jail Sentence For Fatal Deli Shooting

Brooklyn Man Receives Jail Sentence For Fatal Deli Shooting

Marcus Worrell, a 28-year-old resident of East New York, was convicted of second-degree murder, attempted murder, among other charges.
Adams Reverses Course, Restores Funds for Education, Sanitation, Parks

Adams Reverses Course, Restores Funds for Education, Sanitation, Parks

The mayor changed his mind for the third time this week.