Category: New York City

• Advocates Push NYC Council for Better Protections for Vulnerable Immigrant Workers

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  Mar 7

  During a recent New York City Council hearing on immigration and services, advocates and council members explored measures to protect immigrant workers from unfair treatment in their workplaces. Attendees urged… more ›

• City Leaders Urged to Restore Funding for Immigrant Services Amid Budget Cuts

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  Mar 7

  City leaders gathered on March 6, 2025, for a budget hearing focused on the fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget, examining its proposed cuts and the potential impacts on immigrant communities.… more ›

• City Officials Strategize to Protect Essential Services Amid Federal Budget Cuts Fears

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  Mar 6

  City officials laid out strategies aimed at safeguarding social services during a recent public budget meeting amidst fears of potential federal funding cuts. Participants expressed concerns that decreased federal support… more ›

• Speaker Adams Tackles Maternal Health and Child Poverty in 2025 Address

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  Mar 4

  During the 2025 State of the City Address held at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams outlined her commitment to tackling the ongoing crises of… more ›

• NYC Council Prioritizes Affordable Housing in 2025 State of the City Address

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  Mar 4

  New York City Council Speaker Adrien Adams delivered her 2025 State of the City Address on March 4, emphasizing the council’s commitment to addressing the longstanding housing crisis through significant… more ›

• Ground Broken for $30 Million Gotham Community Health Center to End Health Disparities in Far Rockaway

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  Mar 4

  Local leaders gathered in Far Rockaway on February 25, 2025, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Gotham Community Health Center, a crucial step in improving health care access for residents.… more ›

• Community Voices Concerns Over Environmental Sustainability in Brooklyn Development Plans

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  Mar 4

  During a recent review session held by the City Planning Commission, community members expressed significant concerns regarding the environmental sustainability of proposed developments in Brooklyn. Issues discussed included the risks… more ›

• New York City Hits Record-Low Crime Rates in 2025 Through Strategic Safety Measures

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  Mar 4

  New York City has achieved record-low crime statistics in early 2025, attributing these reductions to a series of strategic public safety measures. Mayor Eric Adams announced that year-to-date crime rates,… more ›

• City Officials Prioritize Road Safety in Response to Community Concerns

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  Mar 3

  City officials discussed strategies to enhance road safety during a recent meeting focused on public safety in neighborhoods affected by traffic incidents. Multiple measures are under consideration to address critical… more ›

• New York City Intensifies Efforts to Enhance Gender-Affirming Healthcare for TGNC Communities

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  Mar 1

  City officials are taking significant steps to enhance gender-affirming healthcare for transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals (TGNC) in New York City, as demonstrated in a public hearing on the… more ›

• Community Input Shapes NYC’s New Zoning Proposal for Affordable Housing

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  Feb 28

  The New York City Council meeting on February 27, 2025, saw significant discussion surrounding community engagement strategies related to a new zoning proposal aimed at increasing affordable housing and supporting… more ›

• NYC Council Passes Voting Privacy Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors

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  Feb 28

  The New York City Council on February 27, 2025, took significant steps toward enhancing voting privacy for domestic violence survivors through the passage of Intro 565A. This legislation seeks to… more ›

• New Legislation Aims to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams as Elder Population Grows

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  Feb 28

  During a New York City Council meeting on February 27, 2025, lawmakers focused on protecting the city’s older adults from financial scams and enhancing resources to combat elder fraud. Council… more ›

• NYC Council Calls for Stronger Leadership Amid Deputy Mayors’ Resignations

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  Feb 28

  New York City Council members expressed urgent concerns regarding the city’s leadership during their meeting on February 27, 2025, following the resignation of four deputy mayors. Speaker Adrienne Adams highlighted… more ›

• City Council Takes Action: New Legislation Aims to Combat Sexual Abuse in Correctional Facilities

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  Feb 28

  During a recent New York City Council meeting, lawmakers proposed critical legislative measures aimed at enhancing accountability for sexual abuse within the city’s correctional facilities. A significant focus was placed… more ›