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Brooklyn’s Hakeem Jeffries elected first Black Democratic House Leader

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Tough medicine: Adams clears way for city to sweep those in mental health crisis off the streets

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Sanitation Department releases new t-shirt declaring war on rats

By Isabel Song Beer

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On heels of bid for House speaker, protesters call for Jeffries to be a ‘climate leader’

By Ximena Del Cerro

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Local electeds mixed on proposal to bring a casino to the Coney Island Boardwalk

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Speaker Adams says city can’t afford headcount cuts called for in Mayor’s latest fiscal belt-tightening move

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Mayor Adams inks bill creating new NYC domestic violence survivor grant program, but balks at City Council’s desired price tag

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EXCLUSIVE | Package of new City Council bills would strengthen freelance worker protections

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Hakeem Jeffries launches bid to be top House Democrat in letter to colleagues

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Brooklyn’s Hakeem Jeffries poised to be next top Democrat in the House following Pelosi’s departure as leader

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Iwen Chu elected first Asian woman state Senator in New York, will represent first Asian-majority state Senate district

By Ximena Del Cerro

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A week after close midterm elections, Chu, Chang and Brook-Krasny declare victory in southern Brooklyn races

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Nearly three dozen Brooklyn gang members busted in major gun takedown

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Across-the-board cuts will save NYC taxpayers $2.5 billion, help city ride out possible recession: Mayor Adams

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Op-ed: Community board application season has begun!

By Antonio Reynoso

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Adams announces reforms to NYC housing vouchers, launches pilot program to get more homeless into permanent housing

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Hundreds call for NY Democrats party chair Jay Jacobs’ ouster in letter to Governor Hochul

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Somos 2022: Brooklyn’s Small Businesses Make a Big Splash

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Hochul, Pierluisi announce new Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Admin office to open in the Bronx

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At Witt’s End: A grateful so long and a new beginning

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