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Brooklyn HS Seniors: Here's Your Chance to Apply to SUNY, CUNY For Free

Brooklyn HS Seniors: Here's Your Chance to Apply to SUNY, CUNY For Free

College application fees will be waived for high school seniors between Oct. 21 through Nov. 15.
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New Initiative Offers Support For Unsheltered New Yorkers in Subways

New Initiative Offers Support For Unsheltered New Yorkers in Subways

The initiative will launch teams that includes nurses, social service professionals and cops out to the subway from 8:00pm to midnight.
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State to Give $35M to NYCHA Tenants For Unpaid Rent

State to Give $35M to NYCHA Tenants For Unpaid Rent

NYCHA residents grappling with unpaid rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive much-needed relief, the governor announced.
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As Legal Questions Loom, NYC Mayor Vows to Keep City Running

As Legal Questions Loom, NYC Mayor Vows to Keep City Running

Mayor Eric Adams introduced Chauncey Parker as the new Deputy Mayor of Public Safety during his regular weekly press conference.
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City Wants to Revamp Atlantic Avenue With Housing, Street Upgrades

City Wants to Revamp Atlantic Avenue With Housing, Street Upgrades

Atlantic Avenue, between Vanderbilt and Nostrand Avenues, in Brooklyn is set for a major transformation.
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Brooklyn! Here's All You Need to Know About The Nov Election, Early Voting

Brooklyn! Here's All You Need to Know About The Nov Election, Early Voting

You still have time to register to vote, as early voting starts on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Harris Tops Trump Among Majority of Black Voters, Poll Says

Harris Tops Trump Among Majority of Black Voters, Poll Says

Black registered voters said Kamala Harris is better equipped to handle key issues over Donald Trump, according to an AP-NORC poll.
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City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

The city Department of Transportation said it wants to use federal funds to redesign portions of the expressway in Brooklyn.
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Lower Speed Limits Start in Brooklyn

Lower Speed Limits Start in Brooklyn

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) began lowering speed limits across the city, starting with Prospect Park West , following the enactment of Sammy's Law.
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Adams Remains Resolute Despite City Hall Turmoil

Adams Remains Resolute Despite City Hall Turmoil

The mayor addressed the resignation of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, the arrest of an aide and a bike lane project in Greenpoint during his weekly press conference.
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