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MTA PREPARES FOR SANTACON: NO ALCOHOL ON TRAINS

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GREEN PARTY URGES NEW YORK TO ADOPT A MORE AMBITIOUS CLIMATE PLAN

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COMPREHENSIVE BOROUGH PLAN TO ADDRESS LAND USE AND HEALTH

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CITY COUNCIL BILLS CREATE PROGRAMS FOR ENTERING CIVIL AND PUBLIC SERVICE

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RUSSIAN AGENT CHARGED WITH FRAUD, HAD TAMPERED WITH 2020 ELECTION

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MAN’S BURNED BODY FOUND INSIDE APARTMENT

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REDUCING AUTO-PART THEFT, RANKED CHOICE VOTING AND OTHER CITY HALL RESOLUTIONS

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“It took concerted efforts by local businesses, “It took concerted efforts by local businesses, the 84th Precinct, Councilmember Lincoln Restler, the Department of Consumer Affairs and this newspaper to finally remove a rogue Christmas tree vendor that had been squatting on Montague Street, using a tax permit belonging to a local Key Food and breaking other laws. A story in the Brooklyn Eagle played a role in getting action after shining a spotlight on the vendor, bringing unwanted attention.” Read the rest of our “Illegal Christmas tree vendor finally evicted from Montague Street” article, which is linked in our bio.
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