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City May Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter

City May Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter

Mayor Eric Adams is fearful that President-elect Donald J. Trump may target the Brooklyn tent complex housing 2,000 asylum seekers on federal land, the New York Times reported.
Jury Duty Made Better: Brooklyn Library Partners with Kings County Court

Jury Duty Made Better: Brooklyn Library Partners with Kings County Court

Jurors will be provided with free library cards so they can read while they fulfill their civic duties.
Rights of Brooklyn Residents Will be Protected, Senator Brisport Says

Rights of Brooklyn Residents Will be Protected, Senator Brisport Says

In his State of the District address, State Senator Jabari Brisport said he would push for state laws to protect all New Yorkers from Washington's far-right agenda.
Audit Finds NYCHA Lacks Oversight of Repairs, Calls for Resident Feedback System

Audit Finds NYCHA Lacks Oversight of Repairs, Calls for Resident Feedback System

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has significant gaps in its oversight of contractors performing repairs, according to a recent audit.
Jessica Tisch Named New NYPD Commissioner

Jessica Tisch Named New NYPD Commissioner

Tisch, who is the current Sanitation Commissioner, is the second woman to lead the NYPD.
NYC Leaders Reach Deal on Pared Back 'City of Yes' Housing Plan

NYC Leaders Reach Deal on Pared Back 'City of Yes' Housing Plan

With a $5 billion commitment for infrastructure upgrades, the city looks to add another 80,000 residential units over the next 15 years.
Photos: A Look Back at The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge at 60

Photos: A Look Back at The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge at 60

The bridge is named after Giovanni da Verrazzano, who, in 1524, was the first European explorer to sail into New York Harbor.
NYC Bans Fireworks, Open Flames Amid Drought

NYC Bans Fireworks, Open Flames Amid Drought

Do not deep fry your Thanksgiving turkey this year, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Mayor Says Public Mental Health Crisis is Reason For NYC Stabbing Spree

Mayor Says Public Mental Health Crisis is Reason For NYC Stabbing Spree

Nw York City Mayor Eric Adams also addressed the rainfall shortfall, his support for the reinstatement of congestion pricing and more at his weekly press briefing.
City Council Brings Back Security at 55 NYCHA Senior Complexes in NYC

City Council Brings Back Security at 55 NYCHA Senior Complexes in NYC

The NYC City Council reversed a $6.8 million budget cut after complaints from NYCHA residents.