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Rent-Stabilized Vacancies Plummeted Over Last 2 Years

Rent-Stabilized Vacancies Plummeted Over Last 2 Years

Despite saying otherwise, landlords managed to repair over 20,000 rent-stabilized units in two years.
Adams Defends Cops in Migrant Shelter Incident, Welcomes More Police in Subway

Adams Defends Cops in Migrant Shelter Incident, Welcomes More Police in Subway

The mayor said the police's response at a Queens migrant shelter, where a man was tased last week, was 'appropriate.'
BK Navy Yard Lab to Kickstart BIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses

BK Navy Yard Lab to Kickstart BIPOC, Women-Owned Businesses

AYO labs, a $25 million facility, will assist local health and beauty entrepreneurs with business development and expansion.
Democrat Tony Herbert to Run for 41st District Assembly Seat

Democrat Tony Herbert to Run for 41st District Assembly Seat

The native New Yorker is running to replace Assembly Member Helene Weinstein, who is retiring.
Housing Advocates, Electeds Want $2B for Housing

Housing Advocates, Electeds Want $2B for Housing

Progressive members of the City Council and housing advocates want to pump more money into existing housing programs and the fiscal 2025 budget.
National Guard Won't Carry Long Guns During Subway Patrols

National Guard Won't Carry Long Guns During Subway Patrols

After backlash, Governor Kathy Hochul pared back her plan for National Guard members to carry long guns while patrolling the subway system.
Senator Iwen Chu Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign In Sunset Park

Senator Iwen Chu Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign In Sunset Park

Volunteers from across Brooklyn turned out to petition for re-election campaign.
Some Electeds Say Hochul's Subway Plan Echos Stop-And-Frisk

Some Electeds Say Hochul's Subway Plan Echos Stop-And-Frisk

A state Assembly Member and the city's Public Advocate said the governor's plan goes too far.
'City of Yes' Economic Opportunity Plan Inches Closer to Final Approval

'City of Yes' Economic Opportunity Plan Inches Closer to Final Approval

The city would like to eliminate or modernize old zoning rules so small businesses can find space to grow.
Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

In his latest weekly press conference, the mayor avoided questions about federal agents raiding the homes of a top advisor.