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State Senator Zellnor Myrie To Run Against Mayor in Primary, Report Says
Myrie (D20) told the New York Times he opened an exploratory committee to start raising funds.
May 8, 2024 1:15 PM
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City Kicks Off Cannabis Shop Inspections, Dispels Arsenic Poisoning
During his regular weekly press briefing, the mayor talked about the closure of illegal cannabis shops, NYCHA arsenic issues and the DOE data breach.
May 8, 2024 12:58 PM
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City Looks to Hike Water Rate by 8.5% in FY25
The increase suggested by the city Department of Environmental Protection would add about $8 per month to the bill of a typical single-family home.
May 7, 2024 9:38 AM
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BK Gets 7 New Schools, Including Dyker Heights Elementary Named After Slain Detective
Brooklyn will open seven new public schools for the 2024 - 2025 year, including P.S. 331, the Detective Wenjian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship.
May 6, 2024 8:31 AM
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Mayor's Fiscal Austerity Manages to Restore $2.2 Billion to City's Budget, Says OMB Director
The City's OMB Director Jaques Jiha affirmed that with the state budget approval, the city’s executive budget is now balanced at $111.6 billion
May 6, 2024 7:14 AM
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Why Has it Taken Three Yrs For Renewable Energy Projects to Get Permits?
A recent state audit found that a slow permitting process is delaying the start of renewable energy projects.
May 4, 2024 10:00 AM
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NYCHA, State Agency Sued For Discrimination Related To Pandemic Funds
A lawsuit says that NYCHA and the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance blocked many NYCHA residents from getting rental assistance during the pandemic.
May 2, 2024 11:31 AM
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NYPD is Doing Great Job at Columbia University, Mayor Says
The mayor talked about the protesters at the university prior to their arrests on Tuesday night as part of his regular midday press conference.
May 1, 2024 11:03 AM
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Board Vote Signals Rent Hikes on Stabilized Apartments
The preliminary vote from the Rent Guidelines Board suggests that rents will increase in October.
May 1, 2024 10:23 AM
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Public Review Period for Housing Law Changes Starts Now
The "City of Yes" housing proposal will first be reviewed by community boards and borough presidents.
Apr 30, 2024 10:46 AM
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