Press Contacts:
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Legislation requires the City to Study Contracting Disparities for Middle Eastern and North African Businesses, paving the way to expanded M/WBE eligibility
New York, NY | On Thursday, October 10th, Council Member Shahana Hanif introduced Intro 1076, a bill that will pave the way to expand M/WBE program eligibility for Middle Eastern and North African local business owners.
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Media Contacts: Alex Liao | aliao@council.nyc.gov, (973) 647-5001, Mus Lamia | mlamia@council.nyc.gov, (646) 353-4549
NEW YORK, NY: As the author of Local Law 85 of 2023, which established citywide mandatory curbside composting, I am thrilled that this program was rolled out this week in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
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Today marks one year since the horrific attacks by Hamas. I mourn the loss of over 1,200 Israelis and stand with the families of hostages still awaiting reunion. I categorically condemn Hamas’ atrocities and urge the safe return of all hostages.
I also condemn the ongoing violence against the Palestinian people, which has resulted in a death toll exceeding 40,000.
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City Limits — By Jeanmarie Evelly .
After news broke Wednesday night that the mayor was indicted by federal prosecutors, a chorus of elected officials and local leaders have called for Eric Adams to resign, while others say they’re withholding judgement until more details are released.
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Brooklyn Paper — By Kirstyn Brendlen | Posted on September 20, 2024
A city-owned concrete facility is producing dust and noise in the Columbia Waterfront District, and local leaders say something needs to be done.
Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation moved its concrete recycling facility from the South Brooklyn Army Terminal to a lot near the piers on Columbia Street.
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News 12 investigated three incidents with similar suspect descriptions – every woman was grabbed from behind.
News12 Brooklyn — Katelynn Ulrich Aug 22, 2024, 6:58 AM
There has been ongoing harassment of women in Park Slope. Early this week, News 12’s Katelynn Ulrich reported a wave of forcible touching incidents near Prospect Park.
The district’s councilmember, Shahana Hanif, says she’s meeting with the local precinct to figure out their action plan for gender-based violence.
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Let It Rip sits down with Mayor, Eric Adams, for an exclusive interview to discuss the recently passed $112.4 Billion city budget, along with Council Member Shahana Hanif, Chair of the Progressive Caucus and Council Member Alexa Aviles, Chair of the Immigration Committee and member of the Progressive Caucus, to hear why they voted against this record-breaking budget [Watch Full Episode Here].
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Patch — by David Luces, Patch Staff
The new developments came after $850,000 in funding through the District 39 participatory budget, officials said.
BROOKLYN, NY — A new adult fitness area and playground improvements has recently been made at Prospect Park, according to officials.
The new developments came after $850,000 in funding through the District 39 participatory budget.
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Spectrum News, NY1 — By Kelly Mena New York City
With little recourse left, local lawmakers took to the streets on Thursday for one final push against Mayor Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission.
At a rally, local lawmakers accused the mayor of trying to bypass the Democratic process in favor of his commission making changes to local laws.
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle — by Mary Frost
COBBLE HILL — It was a bittersweet celebration on Thursday at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street.
Elected officials, community groups, businesses and residents gathered at the corner where Katherine Harris, 31, was mowed down and killed by a drunken driver in April 2023.
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