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New Music Alert: Kota the Friend Slows It Down with ‘Cozy Girls’

Whether you’re unwinding after a long week or curating the perfect weekend playlist, Kota the Friend just gave music lovers a new...

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Aging Without a Net: Poverty Surges Among Brooklyn’s Elderly

Growing old in New York City isn’t what it used to be and for a rising number of seniors, it’s becoming a financial tightrope walk. A...

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Cuomo Surges, Mamdani Scrambles: NYC’s Mayoral Primary Heats Up

Andrew Cuomo may have vanished from the political stage, but don’t count him out just yet. With the New York City Democratic mayoral...

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Janice Chen Breaks Silence Amid Ongoing Ballot Challenges

Despite a clear show of grassroots support and multiple legal victories, Janice Chen, candidate for Kings County Civil Court, remains the...

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Cuomo Campaign Penalized $622K Over Shady PAC Tactics

Andrew Cuomo’s bid to become New York City’s next mayor took a major hit this week, as the city’s Campaign Finance Board slapped his...

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Totem Doubles Down on Affordability: Herkimer-Williams Project Revamped

Community-led changes expand affordable housing, reduce building heights, and prioritize local needs Community Feedback Shapes Project...

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Big Apple, Bigger Backpacks: NYC to Open 7 New Schools by Fall 2025, Including 2 in Brooklyn

New York City is getting ready to ring in a fresh school year with seven brand-new public schools across four boroughs, bringing nearly...

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NYCEDC Invests $1.4M in East Brooklyn’s Future with Workforce Fund

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) recently announced they have awarded $1.4 million to five local workforce...

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Brooklyn Backlash: Senator Slams Mayor’s Homeless Shelter Plan in Sheepshead Bay

The battle over Brooklyn’s backyard is heating up. While the New York City mayor wants to place a new homeless shelter for 175 families...

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DC 37 Endorses Khari Edwards, Citing Longstanding Support for Working Families

In a major show of support from New York City’s public workforce, District Council 37 (DC 37), the city’s largest public employee...

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