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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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Governor to Dispatch Natl Guard, State Police to Subways

Governor to Dispatch Natl Guard, State Police to Subways

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said she will deploy 1,000 state personnel to combat rising crime in the subway.
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Central Brooklyn Against SUNY Downstate Closure, Poll Says

Central Brooklyn Against SUNY Downstate Closure, Poll Says

A recent survey revealed that 71% of Brooklynites living near SUNY Downstate Hospital are opposed to the facility closing.
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After 4-plus Decades, BK Assemblymember Weinstein Announces Retirement

After 4-plus Decades, BK Assemblymember Weinstein Announces Retirement

Representing Brooklyn's 41st Assembly District for over four decades, Helene E. Weinstein is the longest-serving female Assemblymember in New York history.
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Red Hook's $100M Flood Resiliency Project Moves Closer to Approval

Red Hook's $100M Flood Resiliency Project Moves Closer to Approval

Residents raised concerns about the need for sewer and stormwater infrastructure upgrades, among other things.
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