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Despite Unpopular Opinion, Saying 'Yes' to More Housing is a Civic Duty, Says BP Reynoso

Despite Unpopular Opinion, Saying 'Yes' to More Housing is a Civic Duty, Says BP Reynoso

BP Reynoso and Manhattan Councilmember Erik Bottcher say their 'Housing League' will rally residents and elected officials to approve more housing development.
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City Council Says There's Another $3B in Tax Revenue

City Council Says There's Another $3B in Tax Revenue

The mayor's budget office is underestimating projections and planned service cuts are not needed, the City Council said ahead of this week's planned budget hearings.
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Is Zellnor Myrie Running For Mayor? Harlem Church Speech Fuels Speculation

Is Zellnor Myrie Running For Mayor? Harlem Church Speech Fuels Speculation

Mayor Eric Adams will face several contenders in next year's election.
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Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman Launches Re-Election Campaign

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman Launches Re-Election Campaign

Zinerman represents the 56th New York State Assembly District, which covers the neighborhoods of Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.
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Bed-Stuy Superintendent Receives Al Vann Award

Bed-Stuy Superintendent Receives Al Vann Award

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Housing Insecurity Will Continue to be a Major Issue, State Comptroller Says

Housing Insecurity Will Continue to be a Major Issue, State Comptroller Says

According to the report, the main cause of housing insecurity in New York was the burden of high housing costs.
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Midwood's Dweck Announces Run For State Assembly

Midwood's Dweck Announces Run For State Assembly

Adam Dweck, a third generation Brooklynite, is looking to represent the Assembly's 41st District, which covers parts of Sheepshead Bay, Midwood, Flatlands and East Flatbush.
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City Launches Public E-bike Charging Sites For Delivery Workers

City Launches Public E-bike Charging Sites For Delivery Workers

The charging stations in Brooklyn, one in Sunset Park and another in downtown Brooklyn, will come in a few weeks.
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Hospital Workers, Electeds Show Force in Rally to Save SUNY Downstate

Hospital Workers, Electeds Show Force in Rally to Save SUNY Downstate

The event to save the hospital attracted over a thousand supporters as the state begins a community outreach process surrounding their controversial transformation plan for the hospital.
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City Paid Over $500M in Police Misconduct Suits in 6 Years

City Paid Over $500M in Police Misconduct Suits in 6 Years

In 2023, the city reportedly paid more than $114 million in settlements, the second-highest total over the past six years.
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