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Senior housing under construction in Cypress Hills

While the city debates the merits of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s controversial affordable housing plan, construction recently got under way for a five-story, 53-unit senior citizen housing complex in Cypress Hills. … Full Article

Newly elected state Sen. Roxanne Persaud has a district office on East 96th Street. Photo courtesy of Persaud’s office

Persaud opens senate district office

Roxanne Persaud, who won election to the New York State Senate in the 19th District on Nov. 3, has opened a district office at 1222 E 96th St. The office phone number is 718-649-7653. … Full Article

Assemblymember Bill Colton, state Sen. Diane Savino and Councilmember Mark Treyger (left to right) enjoy the swings in the playground. Also pictured is First Deputy Parks Commissioner Liam Kavanagh. Photo courtesy of Treyger’s office

City pumping $3.4 million into renovating Scarangella Park

One of the Bensonhurst-Gravesend area’s largest playgrounds will be getting a whole new look thanks to $3.4 million in funding that will go toward a major renovation of the recreational space. … Full Article

Councilmember Jumaane Williams told the Brooklyn Eagle that he once dreamed of becoming an actor. Photo courtesy of Williams’ office

In Public Service: Williams pushes for a new New Deal in NYC

The key to solving the problem of gun violence on New York City streets is to stop looking at it strictly as a law enforcement issue and to start taking a holistic approach to the situation, according to Councilmember Jumaane Williams. … Full Article

Raul Correa. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn DA’s Office

Brooklyn man convicted of double murder in East New York

Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson announced on Friday that a 60-year-old man has been convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon for the 2013 shooting death of two men outside a home in East New York.
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