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Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead Receives Nine-Year Sentence for Fraud and Extortion Crimes
A Brooklyn bishop, Lamor Miller-Whitehead, was sentenced on Monday, June 17th, to nine years in prison for engaging in multiple financial fraud crimes that netted him millions, as announced by...
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Returns Key to NYC at Mayor Adams’ Request
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs returned the Key to New York City following a request from Mayor Eric Adams. The decision comes after surveillance footage from a 2016 incident surfaced,...
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Outgoing NYC Transit Chief Warns Congestion Pricing Pause Could Lead to Subway Failures
On Sunday, June 16th, Richard Davey, the outgoing head of New York City Transit, expressed concerns about the potential repercussions of pausing the congestion pricing plan, which was expected to...
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New Leadership, Big Changes: Landon Dais Secures More Judicial Seats, Deed Theft Protection and Educational Funding
District 77 Assemblyman Landon Dais has made remarkable progress in his short tenure, including the appointment of more family court judges, securing funding for school labs, Deed Theft Protection bill,...
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New York to Phase Out Regents Exams as Graduation Requirement
On Monday, June 10th, the New York State Education Department announced plans to phase out the Regents exams as a mandatory requirement for high school graduation. This move marks a...
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Governor Murphy Announces Historic Clemency Initiative in New Jersey
On Thursday, June 13th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy revealed plans to implement a groundbreaking Clemency Initiative, starting on Juneteenth. The initiative, described as “life-changing” and “systematic,” aims to address...
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Illegal Cannabis Shop Owners Challenge Adams’ Crackdown on Unlicensed NYC Pot Stores
On Thursday, June 13th, a group of unlicensed cannabis shop owners filed a federal class-action lawsuit against New York City, contesting the Adams administration’s crackdown on illegal marijuana dispensaries. The...
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Governor Hochul Overhauls Cannabis Office Amid Criticism
On Monday, June 10th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced new leadership for the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) following a critical assessment of the agency’s operations. Felicia A. B....
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Mayor Adams to Diversify City Hall Press Room, Include More Ethnic and Community Media Outlets
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is taking steps to diversify its Room 9 press room, the traditional press room at City Hall, opening the doors to more ethnic and community media...
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