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Tish James Mulls Citywide Office [UPDATE]

Fort Greene Councilwoman makes appearance at civic meeting in Queens on Tuesday night.

Government March 14, 2012 at 02:23 pm

Pre-Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Public Advocate de Blasio says demand for pre-K seats far exceeds supply across five boroughs.

Schools March 5, 2013 at 02:59 pm

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No Land Grab: Residents, Advocates React to NYCHA Private…

Proposal to lease portion of public housing to developers stokes old fears.

Top News October 2, 2012 at 09:57 am

De Blasio Encourages NBA to Choose Barclays (over MSG) for…

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio writes NBA to say MSG should not be rewarded for its…

Top News February 25, 2013 at 03:48 pm

Electrify Your Music Foundation to Hold Concert at Brooklyn…

A new non-profit dedicated to revitalizing underfunded public school music programs will hold…

Entertainment April 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

Attention NYCHA Residents: Meeting on Renovations Tonight

Housing chairman John Rhea to join CM James at Town Hall-style meeting.

Top News March 7, 2012 at 05:48 pm

UFT Unveils Plan to Reverse Mayoral Control of NYC Public…

UFT President Michael Mulgrew insists the mayor's governance of schools has been hurtful,…

Schools March 15, 2013 at 03:27 pm

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Independence Day to Be Super Boring in Brooklyn, Queens

Macy's fireworks will be launched exclusively on the Hudson River, yet again.

Enjoy watching these on television again, losers. Credit: Macy's

Holidays May 13, 2013 at 02:07 pm

Parents Group to Sue Bloomberg for $100 Million Over Cathie…

Group goes after Bloomberg personally for 'misfeasance of office'; City Hall dismisses move as…

Schools April 27, 2011 at 05:32 pm

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Juliette Mayers Book Signing and Reception

Juliette Mayers, distinguished business executive and master networker will be in New York…

Entertainment March 20, 2012 at 01:00 pm

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Koch Endorsed Quinn From Deathbed: Report

The New York Times says Koch wanted to help Christine Quinn in mayoral campaign.

Government February 19, 2013 at 03:35 pm

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Liu Launches Bid for Mayor

City comptroller kicks off campaign from steps of City Hall.

Government March 18, 2013 at 02:21 pm

0 Recommend Nathan Duke

Community News & Updates

- HOUSING Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 6:15pm To obtain an application or attend an…

Olanike Alabi's Blog May 3, 2013 at 06:33 pm

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LIU Brooklyn Hosts Conference on HIV, Oct. 19

The challenges in communicating with HIV patients and their families among the topics to be…

Fatima Kafele's Blog October 15, 2012 at 06:53 pm

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5 Things: Mayoral Forum, Nerd A Cappella

What you need to know, pre-coffee.

Entertainment April 2, 2013 at 10:24 pm

Report: Families in NYC Shelters Hits Record High

An unprecedented 1 percent of the city's youth slept in shelters in January

Top News March 5, 2013 at 03:08 pm

Residents of Fort Greene Houses File Suit Over Living…

Tenants and advocates sue Housing Authority for repairs.

Top News March 1, 2012 at 06:50 pm

Quinn Criticized at Mayoral Forum for Position on Paid Sick…

Candidates discuss minimum wage increase, stop-and-frisk and other issues at a poverty forum…

Government March 1, 2013 at 05:01 pm

NYC Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Term Limit Controversy

It was a case of four against one as Council Speaker Christine Quinn defended her stance on…

Government April 4, 2013 at 01:21 pm

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LAMBDA INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS OF BROOKLYN ENDORSE LAURIE…

(Brooklyn, NY) – Last night, Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn (LID) announced its…

Laurie Cumbo 2013 May 21, 2013 at 03:57 pm

Artists Rally Around City Council Hopeful, Host Fundraiser

The Artists for Cumbo Art Sale is Thursday, Jan. 10 from 6-9 p.m.

Government January 10, 2013 at 11:11 pm

Van Hits Retired Schoolteacher on Dekalb

69-year-old activist and blogger struck by vehicle while crossing Clermont Avenue on July 2.

Top News July 13, 2012 at 08:53 pm

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LGBT People Of Color Still Struggling To Find Acceptance,…

Community empowerment, not marriage equality, is number one priority, advocates say.

Volunteering June 9, 2011 at 11:25 am

Little League is Here!

This weekend, the Little League season officially got underway.

Sports April 11, 2011 at 11:53 am

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Stop-and-Frisk Class-Action Lawsuit Gains Brooklyn…

Floyd v. City of New York accuses the NYPD of violating hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers'…

Government March 19, 2013 at 06:41 pm

MLK Day Celebrations in Brooklyn

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' - Dr. King.

Top News January 14, 2012 at 06:12 pm