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Local Pols Slam City Property Tax Exemption Program, Saying It Fuels Gentrification

Councilman Jumaane Williams at the hearing he led Thursday on the 421-A property tax exemption program. (Photo by William Alatriste/NYC Council [https://www.flickr.com/photos/nyccouncil/16398315345/].)Local legislators slammed the city’s 421-A property tax exemption program [http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/developers/ahp.shtml]

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Councilmember Cumbo Joins Survivors & Advocates To Announce $6M In Funding For Anti-Domestic Violence Programs

Councilmember Laurie Cumbo [http://council.nyc.gov/d35/html/members/home.shtml] joined fellow elected officials and activists earlier this week to announce nearly $6 million in funding allocated to anti-domestic violence programs by the New York City Council, and to encourage those affected by domestic violence to seek help.

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Brooklyn Pols, Housing Groups & Developers Present Workshops For Easier Access To Affordable Housing

Earlier this afternoon, Brooklyn politicians and representatives of affordable housing groups, development companies, and Community Board 2 convened at Borough Hall to make an announcement low, middle, and moderate income Brooklyn families may find exciting: they’ll be offering five affordable housing workshops in the coming months to help demystify