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Jul
07
Meet Your Candidate: Mawuli Hormeku For East New York’s District 42

Meet Your Candidate: Mawuli Hormeku For East New York’s District 42

Photo via Nehemiah Economic Development Inc.“To have our own community we must own our community,” Mawuli K. Hormeku The
4 min read
Jun
22
Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Tenants From Illegal Home Conversions

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Tenants From Illegal Home Conversions

Photo: Carly MillerSoon, there may be a law that would alert tenants if they’re about to rent an illegally
2 min read
Apr
25
City Rolls Out Air Conditioning For NYC Classrooms Starting This Summer

City Rolls Out Air Conditioning For NYC Classrooms Starting This Summer

Seth Low middle school (IS 96) in Bensonhurst.Today, the Mayor announced a 5-year plan and budget to install air
3 min read
Jan
19
City Council Passes Dollar Van Legislation To Squeeze Out Illegal Operators

City Council Passes Dollar Van Legislation To Squeeze Out Illegal Operators

(Photo via kevis4celeencolby/instagram)Yesterday, City Council voted to limit the number of commuter vans on the road and crack
2 min read
Nov
08
Mayor Signs Build It Back Bill Making For Easier Home Construction And Destruction

Mayor Signs Build It Back Bill Making For Easier Home Construction And Destruction

A still from YouTube user Saul W’s video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1Qyk1WIwc] of Hurricane Sandy destruction
1 min read
Oct
24
First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

Source: katerha via flickrLast week stores citywide began receiving the first official notices reminding them that, as of February 15,
1 min read
Oct
13
Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito confers with Councilmember Jumaane Williams. (Photo via New York City Council Facebook
1 min read
Oct
12
Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito confers with Councilmember Jumaane Williams. (Photo via New York City Council Facebook
1 min read
Oct
12
Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

Have You Ever Thought About Running For Elected Office?

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito confers with Councilmember Jumaane Williams. (Photo via New York City Council Facebook
1 min read
Sep
23
City Council Prepares To Take On Idling & Public Health Impacts

City Council Prepares To Take On Idling & Public Health Impacts

Photo: Ditmas Park CornerThis coming Tuesday, City Council members will discuss how to combat what seems like an unsolvable problem
2 min read