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Zinerman Highlights Record, Supporters Rally After Debate

With the June Democratic primary approaching, Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman used a Bedford-Stuyvesant community discussion to highlight her accomplishments in office while outlining priorities for a new term. Facing challengers Eon Huntley and Michael Bailey, Zinerman focused on her legislative record, investments secured for Central Brooklyn, and efforts to support homeowners, workforce development, and healthcare access. The event provided voters with an opportunity to hear competing visions for the future of the 56th Assembly District, which includes Bedford-Stuyvesant and parts of Crown Heights, as residents prepare to head to the polls later this month.

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Judicial Candidate Michelle DeSouza Engages BK

Michelle DeSouza says one of the biggest goals of her campaign is helping residents better understand the role Civil Court judges play in issues that directly affect families and communities across Brooklyn. With a legal background that includes litigation, immigration, real estate, contracts, and estate matters, DeSouza says she believes courtroom fairness, professionalism, and respect are essential qualities for anyone serving on the bench. Her campaign has also highlighted her longtime involvement in Brooklyn community and educational advocacy efforts.

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Bridge to Home Program Expands Into Brooklyn

NYC Health + Hospitals is expanding its innovative Bridge to Home program to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, bringing transitional housing and intensive behavioral health services to unhoused New Yorkers living with serious mental illness. The expansion follows strong early success at the program’s Manhattan location, which has helped guests stabilize, access clinical care, and transition into permanent supportive housing. The Brooklyn site, expected to open in fall 2026, will provide up to 50 residents with 24/7 support, behavioral health treatment, housing navigation, and wraparound services designed to break the cycle between hospitals, shelters, and homelessness. Local leaders and health officials say the initiative represents a major investment in mental health care, housing stability, and long-term recovery for vulnerable New Yorkers.

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NYC Parks Unveils Free Summer Movie Series

NYC Parks and the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment have announced the 2026 schedule for the popular “Movies Under the Stars” series, bringing more than 300 free outdoor movie screenings to parks across all five boroughs from spring through fall. The citywide program will feature family favorites, blockbuster films, documentaries, independent movies, student showcases, and special soccer-themed screenings tied to the FIFA World Cup. Expanded to additional neighborhood parks and playgrounds this year, the series aims to provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while bringing communities together through film in outdoor spaces throughout New York City.

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Zinerman Pushes Major $450Mil Aging Care Investment

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman is calling for stronger protections and expanded investments for older adults across New York as part of Older Americans Month 2026. The Brooklyn legislator is backing a nearly $450 million aging investment package aimed at improving home care, transportation, housing stability, caregiver support, and other essential services that help seniors age safely within their communities. Zinerman is also advancing legislation to strengthen oversight of nursing homes and long-term care facilities through a new District Long-Term Care Ombudsperson Council Program. Drawing on decades of advocacy work in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Zinerman said New York must prioritize policies that support healthy aging, independence, and dignity for older residents.

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NYCHA Breaks Ground on Marlboro Green Space

A major community-driven redevelopment project is underway at Marlboro Houses in Gravesend, Brooklyn, where NYCHA, the Public Housing Community Fund, and several nonprofit and design partners officially broke ground on a $500,000 eco-friendly open space initiative. The project, part of the larger $3.2 million Green Space Connections program, will transform more than 7,000 square feet of underutilized space with accessible cork pathways, sensory play features, rain gardens, and stormwater mitigation elements designed with direct input from residents. Community leaders say the redevelopment aims to create safer, greener, and more welcoming gathering spaces while showcasing sustainable design innovation in public housing communities.

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Mamdani Unveils Sweeping NYC Housing Plan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced “Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era,” a sweeping proposal aimed at tackling New York City’s affordability and housing crisis through the creation and preservation of 400,000 affordable homes over the next decade. The plan includes a historic $22 billion housing investment, expanded affordable homeownership programs, stronger tenant protections, major investments in NYCHA, and new initiatives designed to speed up housing construction while protecting construction workers and improving housing quality across the five boroughs

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Jaime Williams Rejects Political Distractions

Assemblymember Jaime Williams is rejecting political distractions and misinformation while reaffirming her focus on affordability and quality-of-life issues impacting Southeast Brooklyn communities including Canarsie, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, and Gerritsen Beach. Williams also highlighted her record supporting homeowners and renters by fighting against rising taxes, tolls, congestion pricing, and policies that could increase housing costs. She said she supports responsible development, affordable housing, and pathways to homeownership for working families.

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Mount Sinai and CityPickle Expand NYC Access

Mount Sinai Health System has renewed its partnership with CityPickle to expand community pickleball programming across New York City, including new locations in Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge. The partnership combines accessible pickleball clinics, community play sessions, and health education led by Mount Sinai specialists to help New Yorkers stay active, healthy, and connected through one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. Programs will include discounted clinics, free play opportunities, injury prevention education, and wellness guidance for players of all ages and skill levels.