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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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Dec 08, 2022Immigration

Elections In New York Prove Migrants Are Seeing Red

When political pundits predicted a national “red wave” in the midterm elections, they never imagined that one of the few areas it would actually surface…

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Nov 18, 2022Immigration

Brooklyn Foundation’s Immigration Work Spotlighted

The Viola Foundation – began and run by the Viola Family of Brooklyn – was honored for their immigration work. On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Viola Foundation…

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Nov 16, 2022Immigration

New York Sees Cost Of Migrant Influx Soar

New York City’s migrant crisis will cost “at least” $596 million in public funds each year, according to a Monday report from the city’s Independent…

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Nov 09, 2022Employment Law

Employment Law: NYC Companies Skirting Salary Transparency Law

Employers are testing the limits of a new city law requiring salary ranges on job ads by posting pay bands that, in some cases, span more than $100,000…

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Nov 07, 2022Real Estate

Affordable Housing Grows In Brooklyn

Housing developer Breaking Ground has converted a former Jehovah’s Witness building into affordable housing in DUMBO section of Brooklyn. Of the 491 units…

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