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Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter to Operate For 1 More Year

Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter to Operate For 1 More Year

The National Parks Service approved a one-year extension, according to the New York Post.
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NYC DOT Launches "Curb Enthusiasm" Podcast

NYC DOT Launches "Curb Enthusiasm" Podcast

The podcast talks about the latest trends and innovations in transportation and urban planning.
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City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

City legislators want to study the damaging effects of slavery on Black Americans.
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Migrant Families Evicted from NYC Shelters Under 60-Day Limit, Report Says

Migrant Families Evicted from NYC Shelters Under 60-Day Limit, Report Says

Over half of the 12,560 migrant families facing eviction under Mayor Eric Adams’ 60-day shelter stay limit have left the shelter system, according to the Gothamist.
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MTA’s Future at Risk Amid Major Financial Challenges, Comptroller Says

MTA’s Future at Risk Amid Major Financial Challenges, Comptroller Says

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli calculates that the MTA needs between $58 billion and $92 billion for the next five years.
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NYPD Commissioner Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

NYPD Commissioner Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

Tom Donlon, a former FBI official, was named as interim commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams.
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DOT to Install Protected Bike Lane, Safety Upgrades on Bedford Ave.

DOT to Install Protected Bike Lane, Safety Upgrades on Bedford Ave.

Construction will begin this week along Bedford Avenue, between Dean Street and Lafayette Avenue.
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Harris Gets Brooklyn's Support, But Faces Divided Opinions

Harris Gets Brooklyn's Support, But Faces Divided Opinions

Voters interviewed by BK Reader agreed that the vice president was clear in outlining her policies during Tuesday night's debate when compared to the former president.
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Mayor Won't Remove NYPD Commissioner, Eyes Reelection Amid New FBI Raids

Mayor Won't Remove NYPD Commissioner, Eyes Reelection Amid New FBI Raids

Mayor Eric Adams said he was surprised to hear about the federal raids during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
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Staten Island-Bound BQE to Undergo Lane Closures in September

Staten Island-Bound BQE to Undergo Lane Closures in September

The partial lane closures in Downtown Brooklyn are scheduled for Sept. 14-16 and Sept. 21-23.
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