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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.
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.
FBI Raids Homes of Winnie Greco, Aide to Mayor

FBI Raids Homes of Winnie Greco, Aide to Mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has seen the homes of two associates raided by federal officials.
Two Brooklyn Men Charged With Stealing $20 Million in SNAP Benefits

Two Brooklyn Men Charged With Stealing $20 Million in SNAP Benefits

The indictment said fraudulent SNAP transactions occurred at the Throop Farm Market in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
$100M For Green Jobs, BK Climate Hub

$100M For Green Jobs, BK Climate Hub

The investment will create about 400,000 "green-collar" jobs by 2040, according to the city.
Mayor Adams Wants to Shift Gears on Sanctuary Laws for Migrants

Mayor Adams Wants to Shift Gears on Sanctuary Laws for Migrants

Adams supports restoring a Koch and Bloomberg-era policy that permits the city to cooperate with federal law enforcement on cases of undocumented people suspected of a crime.
What Exactly is a Sanctuary City? An Expert Sets the Record Straight

What Exactly is a Sanctuary City? An Expert Sets the Record Straight

As the city deals with large numbers of incoming migrants, immigrant rights advocates are sounding the alarm on some of the false narratives surrounding New York City's "sanctuary city" status.
Migrant Contracts Are Excessive, Comptroller Says

Migrant Contracts Are Excessive, Comptroller Says

The comptroller's latest report suggested that a lack of coordination from the city may have led to millions of dollars in unnecessary payments.
For Columbus Park Revamp, Anything But the Parking Lot

For Columbus Park Revamp, Anything But the Parking Lot

Residents said they wanted a farmers’ market, more events and public restrooms to be part of the future renovation of the public space at the southern tip of Cadman Plaza.
Congestion Pricing Must Move Forward to Pay For Accessible Transit Upgrades

Congestion Pricing Must Move Forward to Pay For Accessible Transit Upgrades

State Senator Gounardes, Assemblymember Simon gathered with accessibility advocates to call for the implementation of congestion pricing.