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NYC Offering Up To $100K Down Payment for Home Buyers

The HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program is a financial aid initiative offered by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). It helps first-time homebuyers purchase homes in any of NYC’s five boroughs by providing forgivable loans of up to $100,000. This loan can be used for a down payment or closing costs, making homeownership more accessible to low- and moderate-income families.

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Voices of NYC: Bklyn Can Win With Congestion Pricing

Brooklyn has always been a borough of resilience, innovation, and community. As the MTA prepares to roll out its Congestion Pricing Program in January 2025, Brooklynites are facing yet another challenge that we can transform into an opportunity. While many see this program as a way to keep people out of Manhattan, I see it as a way to draw people into Brooklyn—and keep Brooklyn residents enjoying everything our borough has to offer.

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AG James Fights Order on Birthright Citizenship

Attorney General James Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

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Affordable Housing Available at 150 Noll Street in Bushwick

150 Noll Street Apartments, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Bushwick, are now available through the NYC Housing Lottery program. These thoughtfully designed units offer spacious layouts with expansive windows, high-end appliances, and stylish finishes, providing a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

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Mayor Eric Adams Official Statement on Trump Meeting

NYC Mayor Eric Adams put out an official statement explaining why he met with President Donald Trump, and he made it clear that they did not discuss a pardon, should one be needed.

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Mayor Adams Unveils FY26 Budget for Safer NYC

Mayor Adams Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget to Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family With Investments in Public Safety, Affordability, Education

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Camber Buys Linden Plaza Development in ENY for $1B

Camber Property Group has officially acquired the 11-building, 1,527-unit Linden Plaza apartment complex in East New York, Brooklyn, for nearly $1 billion, as reported by Commercial Observer. The property was purchased from Linden Plaza Preservation, an entity managed by RY Management, with the deal closing just before the new year. Rick Gropper, founding principal at Camber, described the acquisition as “a historic transaction and one of the largest multifamily transactions,” emphasizing its potential to significantly improve the living conditions for residents through a public-private partnership.

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Khari Edwards Unveils Innovative Digital Newsroom

Brooklyn Boro President candidate, Khari Edwards, unveils a cutting-edge Digital Newsroom to transform engagement with the public and the media.

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Mayor Adams Announces Migrant Shelter Closures

Relief Ahead as NYC Plans to Close 13 More Migrant Shelters, Including One of the City’s Largest