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MTA Announces Subway Service Enhancements, Extended Service To Beaches

MTA Announces Subway Service Enhancements, Extended Service To Beaches

The enhanced service on the B, D, J and M and 3, 5 are part of the $35 million that was included in the FY 2024 New York State Budget for subway service enhancements.
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Brooklyn's 2nd City Charter Revision Hearing Discusses Business Ideas Amid Low Turnout

Brooklyn's 2nd City Charter Revision Hearing Discusses Business Ideas Amid Low Turnout

Brooklyn saw its second City Charter Revision Hearing take place at CUNY Medgar Evers College at the end of last month.
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Mayor Touts Budget Adoption, Addresses Concerns Over NYPD Transparency

Mayor Touts Budget Adoption, Addresses Concerns Over NYPD Transparency

The New York City Council voted to adopt the proposed budget by a 46-3 split.
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Governor Hochul Announces $20M To Help Refugees Find, Maintain Employment

Governor Hochul Announces $20M To Help Refugees Find, Maintain Employment

Funding to assist recently resettled refugees transition to life in New York state
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Teachers Call Out Principal on Toxic Environment at I.S. 347 in Bushwick

Teachers Call Out Principal on Toxic Environment at I.S. 347 in Bushwick

Many teachers and staff at Bushwick's I.S. 347 are not happy with their new principal, Neyva Rivera.
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Sunday Library Hours Will Return in Phases in Brooklyn

Sunday Library Hours Will Return in Phases in Brooklyn

The Central Library and Kings Highway branch will resume Sunday service on July 14.
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Residents Irate Over Illegal Street Vending, Garbage Dumping in Bensonhurst

Residents Irate Over Illegal Street Vending, Garbage Dumping in Bensonhurst

Residents expressed their concerns to local officials on Thursday.
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AirTrain Fare to JFK Airport Reduced by 50% for Summer Season

AirTrain Fare to JFK Airport Reduced by 50% for Summer Season

As the international airport goes through a $19 billion reconstruction project, parking will be limited, officials warned.
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City Officials Approve $112B Budget on Time

City Officials Approve $112B Budget on Time

Funds were restored for cultural institutions and for libraries to be open on the weekends.
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City Report Says Social Media Use is Toxic For Young People

City Report Says Social Media Use is Toxic For Young People

The report found that the rate of social media use and impact vary by neighborhood, poverty and the type of school the child attended.
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