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Governor Kathy Hochul signs the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York. (Don Pollard/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
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John Lewis Voting Rights Act Officially is Law in New York

by Milette Millington June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act into law on Monday, June 20, reported PIX11. Hochul signed the law during her visit to Medgar Evers College […]

Posted inPolitics

‘If We Do Not Take Action, Democracy Could Fall:’ BK Leaders Warn at Rally Marking Capitol Insurrection

by Christopher Edwards January 7, 2022January 7, 2022
Make The Road Act
Posted inFeatured News

Ranked-Choice Voting Was a ‘Mixed Bag’ in Brownsville, Says Latrice Walker

by Nigel Roberts July 9, 2021July 23, 2021
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Brownsville Shooting Sparks Unified March Against Gun Violence

by Andrea Leonhardt July 31, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Pols Express Grief, Frustration Over Brownsville Shooting

by Andrea Leonhardt July 29, 2019January 28, 2021
The bill aims to protect tenants' privacy by making it illegal for landlords to obtain, access or use any facial recognition technology.
Posted inFeatured News

Walker Pushes Bill to Ban Facial Recognition Tech in Residential Buildings

by Andrea Leonhardt May 22, 2019January 28, 2021
A new report reveals: Only 6 percent of NYC kids have access to affordable early child care; in areas like Bushwick, it's even less.
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NYC Comptroller Proposes Early Child Care Expansion to Cover 84K Kids

by Andrea Leonhardt May 20, 2019January 28, 2021
The playground underwent a $4 million overhaul and now features new play equipment, a spray shower, swings, benches, tables, chairs and more
Posted inFeatured News

Community Celebrates New Playground at Lincoln Terrace Park

by Andrea Leonhardt April 26, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

New State Law Requires Pharmacies to Take Back Unused Drugs

by Andrea Leonhardt January 8, 2019January 28, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a proclamation on Wednesday that set Tuesday, February 26, as the date of the special election for Public Advocate,
Posted inFeatured News

NYC Public Advocate Special Election Set for February 26

by Andrea Leonhardt January 3, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Photos: Healthfirst Transforms Brownsville into a Ho-Ho-Healthy Village!

by Andrea Leonhardt December 18, 2018January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Could Solar Energy Power 1M Households by 2023? Bklyn Pols Say Yes!

by Andrea Leonhardt November 16, 2018January 28, 2021

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