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Student Loan Relief is Here: New York City Launches Innovative Program

On Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a landmark initiative to help New York City residents tackle student loan debt and save for college,...

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Faithful Following: Religious Leaders Back Adams for Mayor

Just shy of three months from Election Day, Mayor Eric Adams got a significant campaign lift Tuesday, as close to 100 religious leaders...

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Mental Health Funding Soars: City Council Secures $50M, Demands Rikers Action

Monday saw New York City Council leaders and mental health champions gather at City Hall to celebrate a $50 million boost for public safety...

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Fusion East: A Brooklyn-Based Veteran Owned MWBE Success Story Feeding New York City Schools

In a city with an annual budget of $115 billion, including more than $30 billion through the Department of Education (DOE), it’s...

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People of East New York: Judge Jacqueline D. Williams

Judge Jacqueline Williams, a proud East New York native, was recently spotlighted on NYCPolitics.com, highlighting the remarkable talent...

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SNAP Recipients Targeted: 20 States Fight Back Against Trump Administration Data Collection

Twenty states and Washington, D.C. announced Monday they are taking legal action against the Trump administration to block what they term...

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Redistricting Rumble: Hochul’s Options Amidst GOP Pressure

Republicans in places like Texas are moving to revise congressional districts in their favor for the 2026 cycle, prompting New York Gov....

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Brooklyn Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Slams Brad Lander for Baseless Epstein Claim Against Mayor Adams

In a fiery statement that reverberated across New York’s political landscape, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas (D-60th District) condemned New...

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In the Heart of Brownsville, A New Creative Space Emerges: The Corner by YDC Opens Its Doors

In a neighborhood too often underserved when it comes to access to creative infrastructure, a new vision is taking root—one that...

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Justice Delayed, Not Denied: Tentative Agreement Saves Legal Aid from Strike

A planned strike by more than 1,100 attorneys at The Legal Aid Society for July 25, 2025, has been put on hold after the union and...

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