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Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws

Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society, which defends low-income residents in legal matters, said the city is not enforcing laws that would make it easier for people to get housing vouchers.
Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

Mayor Praises City Ops After Nor’easter, Banks Blames IBM For Remote School Snafu

The mayor offered kind remarks for city agencies keeping New York running during the snow, despite some mishaps with remote learning.
Partial Belt Parkway Closures Start on Friday Night

Partial Belt Parkway Closures Start on Friday Night

The closures begin on Friday, February 16, and will run through the 20th.
City Declares War on Illegal Evictions

City Declares War on Illegal Evictions

Mayor Adams expands the city's outreach to renters through a new program that will coordinate city agencies to educate and support renters at risk of illegal eviction.
'Nature Your City' to Combat Flooding in BK

'Nature Your City' to Combat Flooding in BK

Brooklyn has the most residents living in Blue Zones, where flooding occurs most.
Northwell Health-GoHealth to Pay Back For COVID Vaccine Charges

Northwell Health-GoHealth to Pay Back For COVID Vaccine Charges

The state Attorney General found Northwell-GoHealth charged up to 731 patients a total of $14,996.05 in improper fees.
Man And Teen Killed in Car Crash, Brooklyn Driver Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter

Man And Teen Killed in Car Crash, Brooklyn Driver Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter

Two passengers who were in the man's car sustained serious injuries.
Lifeguards to Get a Wage Increase, Bonus

Lifeguards to Get a Wage Increase, Bonus

Hourly wages will be $22.00 per hour, while returning seasonal lifeguards and chief lifeguards will get a bonus if they work through peak season.
Over $300 Million in Homelessness Support Funding Awarded to New York Communities

Over $300 Million in Homelessness Support Funding Awarded to New York Communities

The award is part of a historic $3.16 billion in federal funding that has been distributed to over 7,000 homelessness assistance projects nationwide.

Audit Uncovers Investigation Delays From State Labor Department

The report from the New York State comptroller found that many child labor and wage violation cases took longer to complete than expected.