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NY Approves 32 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

New York’s Cannabis Control Board has approved 32 new adult-use cannabis licenses as the state continues expanding its legal cannabis market. The latest approvals include cultivators, distributors, microbusinesses, processors, retail dispensaries and branding licensees, reflecting continued movement across the state’s cannabis supply chain.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stefani Zinerman Unveils Brooklyn Affordability Plan

Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman has introduced a sweeping affordability plan aimed at stabilizing housing, increasing incomes, and reducing everyday costs for residents in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. The proposal outlines targeted actions to prevent displacement, strengthen tenant and homeowner protections, and expand economic opportunities, while addressing broader cost-of-living pressures facing families across Brooklyn’s 56th District.

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Harlem 148 St Subway Gets Major Access Upgrade

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed major upgrades at the Harlem-148 St 3 subway station, adding a new street-to-platform ramp and wider staircase to make the station easier for everyone to use. The improvements enhance access for riders with mobility challenges, parents with strollers, and everyday commuters, while also upgrading lighting, safety systems, and passenger information throughout the station.

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Mamdani Meets Black Clergy & Elected Officials

At a gathering of clergy and elected officials in Brooklyn, Mayor Mamdani delivered remarks focused on unity, affordability, public safety, and the role of faith leaders in shaping New York City’s future. Speaking at Antioch Baptist Church, he connected his administration’s early actions to a broader legacy of Black political leadership and coalition-building in the city.

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NYC Plan Targets 35K Homes on Small Lots

New York City leaders are advancing a targeted strategy to address the ongoing housing shortage by focusing on underutilized small lots across the five boroughs. The proposal aims to remove regulatory barriers that have historically limited development potential, while also introducing a collaborative advisory group to guide long-term affordability solutions. By combining policy reform with expert input, the initiative seeks to expand housing opportunities, stimulate job creation, and make more efficient use of existing land throughout the city.