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Media Release: Janice Chen Submits Over 10K Signatures

I’m proud to share that our campaign has officially submitted over 10,000 signatures from community members across Brooklyn in support of my run for Kings County Civil Court Judge.

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Announcement: Khari Edwards Officially on Ballot for BK Boro Pres

(Announcement) - Community-backed Brooklyn Boro President candidate, Khari Edwards, thanks supporters as campaign heads into the next phase

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VIDEO: Mayor Eric Adams Announces Run as Independent

(MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT) - NYC Newswire Video below approved for embedding for editorial use.

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Press Release: Khari Edwards Calls for Stop to Tax Lien Sale

Khari Edwards Assists Brooklyn Homeowners who are at Risk of Lien Sale, Calls on BP Reynoso to Take Action to Protect Brooklynites As Well

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NYC Green Card Holders' Free Speech at Risk

The recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia University graduate student, has ignited concerns among New York’s immigrant communities regarding the boundaries of free speech and the security of green card status. Khalil, known for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests on campus, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on March 8, 2025, under allegations of activities aligned with Hamas.

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Independent Review Recommends Dismissal of Eric Adams Case

A legal expert brought in to independently assess the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams is advising a federal judge to dismiss the case in a way that prevents future prosecution.

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NYC’s Housing Crisis: Big Developers, Politicians & Hotels

New York City’s ongoing housing crisis has politicians and developers pointing fingers at small homeowners, accusing them of worsening the shortage by renting out their extra units for short-term stays, which is preposterous. A closer look at the numbers tells a different story—one that exposes the real culprits behind the city's lack of truly affordable housing.

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Remembering Dr. Hazel Dukes: A Life of Service and Leadership

The NAACP is mourning the loss of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a tireless advocate for civil rights and a transformative leader in New York and across the nation. Dr. Dukes served as President of the New York State Conference of the NAACP, a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, and an active participant in the Executive Committee and various Board sub-committees. In addition to her work with the NAACP, she was the President of Hazel N. Dukes & Associates Consultant Firm and held numerous leadership positions within her New York community.

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Closure of Roosevelt Hotel Asylum Seeker Center

Adams Administration’s Asylum Seeker Management Strategies and Border Policy Advocacy Have Helped Lead to Over 7 Months of Shelter Census Decreases, Total Savings Reaching More Than $5.2 Billion Over Three Fiscal Years