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Mamdani Launches Bed-Stuy Housing Plan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Social Services (DSS), announced the start of a public engagement process for Fulton-Howard West, a major new affordable housing and community services project in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The proposal would transform City-owned land on Fulton Street into a mixed-use development featuring 100% affordable housing, upgraded community spaces and expanded social services for local residents.

CUNY Beyond Council Connects Students to Careers

The City University of New York has launched the CUNY Beyond Advisory Council, bringing together leaders from business, philanthropy and academia to help strengthen career-connected learning across the University system. The initiative is part of CUNY Beyond, an ambitious effort designed to connect students with career exposure, internships, mentorship and professional opportunities from the start of their college journey.

Therapist’s Vigilance Saves ICU Transfer Patient

A respiratory therapist at NYC Health + Hospitals is being recognized after her quick thinking and clinical experience helped protect a critically ill pregnant patient during an emergency transfer between Bronx hospitals. The incident, which exposed a potentially dangerous oxygen supply issue during transport, has now led to a new mandatory safety checklist for ICU patient transfers across the hospital.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Fake Plate Scheme

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A Brooklyn man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to running a scheme that sold forged temporary license plates across multiple states, according to Letitia James. Authorities say the operation used social media to distribute fake plates, contributing to the rise of untraceable “ghost cars” and undermining roadway safety and enforcement efforts.

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  • 5 days ago

Jeffries, Velázquez Secure $1.85M for Broadway Corridor

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez have secured $1.85 million in federal funding to support the long-awaited reconstruction of Brooklyn’s Broadway Corridor. The investment will fund critical roadway and pedestrian safety improvements along a heavily trafficked stretch connecting Williamsburg to East New York. Local leaders say the project addresses years of infrastructure concerns and aims to improve conditions for residents, small businesses, and commuters who rely on the corridor daily.

Mamdani Unveils Brooklyn School Bike Safety Plan

New York City Mayor Mamdani joined families and students riding with the Bergen Bike Bus in Brooklyn to unveil a series of safety improvements designed to make biking to school safer and more accessible. The announcement highlights the city’s continued investment in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and family-friendly street design, reinforcing a broader push to support sustainable transportation while prioritizing the safety of children and caregivers across New York City.