Jul. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
A $34 million affordable housing development is rising in Crown Heights, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Construction begins on $34 million affordable housing development in Crown Heights
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Hochul announces financial incentive for Gowanus affordable housing developers in lieu of 421-a
Jul. 18, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Governor Kathy Hochul visited Brooklyn on Tuesday to announce a series of executive actions she said would promote housing growth amid an untenable housing crisis in New York — including a specific financial incentive for developers in the recently-rezoned Gowanus area.
Marijuana dispensary licenses to be approved in Brooklyn after lengthy legal battle
Mar. 29, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
After a months-long court battle, legal retail marijuana licenses will soon be granted in Brooklyn — the only borough that had been left out of the initial rollout of dispensary licenses last fall.
New York Safety Net Hospital Coalition calls on Hochul for support
Mar. 20, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer The New York Safety Net Hospital Coalition, as well as hospital staff, held a press conference at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn on Friday, demanding Governor Kathy Hochul improve the Big Apple’s outdated Medicaid reimbursement system, and calling for additional funds for safety net hospitals in…
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Brooklyn advocates demand Hochul, Adams stop fracked gas pipeline expansion
Mar. 9, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
Brooklyn advocates are demanding that Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams stop the increase of gas flowing from the Iroquois pipeline.
As budget vote draws near, pols push for Good Cause Eviction law in north Brooklyn
Mar. 7, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
At a town hall meeting championing Good Cause Eviction on Thursday night, an organizer with Make the Road New York asked a crowd of about 70 people how many of their families are renters.