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City Council passes landmark legislation to acknowledge and address legacy of slavery, paving path for reparations in NYC

farah louis at slavery reparations bill conference

Sep. 14, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann The New York City Council on Thursday passed a package of bills addressing the legacy and impact of slavery in the city, aiming to advance racial justice for millions of New Yorkers of African descent. Shortly before the vote, a coalition of elected officials, community leaders, and advocates…

Turning the page: Library lovers and officials celebrate return of Sunday service at Grand Army Plaza branch

NY: Brooklyn Central Library celebrates Sunday reopening

Jul. 15, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Elected officials and bookworms celebrated the return of Sunday service at seven library branches across the city on July 14, following an agreement between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council last month to restore $58.3 million in funding to the New York, Brooklyn, and Queens public library systems…
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