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Notes on New York law and Brooklyn civic life from Michael L. Walker, with links to the original reporting.

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Sep 09, 2022Immigration

Immigrant Taught Open Air Courses In Prospect Park

Brooklyn Public Library and Prospect Park Alliance are joining forces to bring back _University Open Air_. The outdoor courses taking place at Prospect…

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Aug 25, 2022Immigration

Migrant Influx Tests New York

The permanent residence of the Statue Of Liberty means that New York is the the welcome spot for migrants the world over. That mantle is currently being…

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Aug 15, 2022Brooklyn

Brooklyn Family Justice Center Tops For Domestic Violence Survivor Resources

The Brooklyn Family Justice Center (BFJC) – part of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender Based Violence – is now the model for successful…

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Aug 08, 2022Immigration

New York Expecting Migrants From Texas

The already taxed New York homeless shelter system (as stated by Mayor Eric Adams) is preparing for an influx of migrants being bused to NYC from Texas.…

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Jul 27, 2022Brooklyn

Governor Makes New Disability Legislature Law

Governor Kathy Hochul marked the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) to further advance the goals put forth but…

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Jul 26, 2022Immigration

NYC Set To Appeal Non-Citizen Voting

New York City is gearing up to appeal the decision of a Staten Island judge’s ruling against non-citizen voting legislation. What would have allowed…

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