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New York. Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments: A Transformative Community Development

The Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) project, announced on July 10, 2025, by Mayor Eric Adams, Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development, and Artspace Projects, Inc., will deliver 283 affordable rental apartments and a 28,000 square-foot cultural arts center at 366 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. This $254 million initiative, supported by nearly $100 million in…

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NYC Mayor Adams Addresses Black Maternal Health and Political Challenges

On July 9, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on 94.7 The Block’s “Jonesy In The Morning” to discuss the city’s doula program, which has successfully supported over 3,000 women, particularly Black and brown mothers, with no pregnancy-related deaths reported. Highlighting disparities in maternal healthcare, Adams emphasized the program’s role in addressing systemic…

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New York. Mayor Adams Discusses Policing, Political Challenges, and Policy Priorities

On July 8, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on the “Conversations With Coleman” podcast, addressing key issues facing the city. Reflecting on his past as a police officer, shaped by a traumatic encounter with law enforcement at age 15, Adams emphasized his commitment to reforming policing internals while defending its necessity, citing…

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New York State Invests $7 Million in Electric Vehicle Grid Integration Solutions.

On July 8, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $7 million investment to advance the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into New York State’s electric grid, comprising $3 million in grants awarded through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Vehicle Grid Integration Program and $4 million in new funding for EV…

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Why New York City’s $3M Culturally Specific Gender-Based Violence Initiative Falls Short: A Common-Sense Critique

New York City Council: In the FY26 city budget, the Council secured $3M for the Culturally Specific Gender-Based Violence Initiative. This first-of-its-kind initiative will provide funding directly to grassroots organizations that support domestic violence survivors in immigrant communities. From a common-sense perspective and considering the interests of New York City, there are several reasons why…

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