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MTA to Deploy Bus Inspectors as Fare Evasion Jumps to 50% of Riders

MTA to Deploy Bus Inspectors as Fare Evasion Jumps to 50% of Riders

In 2022, the MTA lost about $315 million to fare evasion on buses.
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Affordable Housing Lottery in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Senior Units in Flatbush Now Open

Affordable Housing Lottery in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Senior Units in Flatbush Now Open

The Hartby on Willoughby Avenue is giving tenants $1,000 that can be applied for moving costs or the security deposit.
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City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

City Agencies Asked to Review Land for Potential Housing Development

The executive order is part of the mayor's pledge to deliver 500,000 new housing units by 2032.
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Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn

Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn

To meet growing demand, new fast chargers are coming to Bensonhurst
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Lawsuit Launched Against Way.com for Aiding Illegal Parking Companies

Lawsuit Launched Against Way.com for Aiding Illegal Parking Companies

Way.com faces civil penalties for each day they aid unlicensed parking companies’ illegal operations
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Senator Persaud Hosts Annual Free Fun Day and Back to School Giveaway

Senator Persaud Hosts Annual Free Fun Day and Back to School Giveaway

More than 530 Brooklyn families received school supplies
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AG Letitia James Fines Shamco Management $400,000 for Housing Discrimination

AG Letitia James Fines Shamco Management $400,000 for Housing Discrimination

The management company violated New York’s human rights laws by refusing to rent to New Yorkers with housing vouchers
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NYC Office of Labor Relations Signs Agreement to Help NYC Residents on Probation

NYC Office of Labor Relations Signs Agreement to Help NYC Residents on Probation

Agreement provides substantial wage increases to members, improves recruitment and retention
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At Weekly Press Conference, Mayor Adams Says He Plans to Downsize The Migrant Shelter at Hall Street

At Weekly Press Conference, Mayor Adams Says He Plans to Downsize The Migrant Shelter at Hall Street

NYC Mayor Adams discusses drones, new policing strategies and plans to close large migrant shelters, such as the one at Hall Street in Brooklyn
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MTA to Issue Violations for Blocking Bus Stops, Double Parking

MTA to Issue Violations for Blocking Bus Stops, Double Parking

Fines start at $50 and scale up to $250 for repeat violators
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