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Williamsburg

May 20, 2013

Assembly Announces Sex Harassment Reforms After Lopez Resigns

In response to withering criticism, Silver offers reforms to prevent further sex-harassment.

New York City

May 17, 2013

Disgraced Pol Vito Lopez to Resign and Run for City Council

The embattled Brooklyn Assemblyman said he'll step down in June.

New York City

May 17, 2013

Sheldon Silver Will Oust Vito Lopez After Harassment Scandal, Reports Say

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he'd oust disgraced Assemblyman Vito Lopez, reports said.

Williamsburg

May 15, 2013

Vito Lopez Won't Face Criminal Charges in Sexual Harassment Scandal

Assemblyman Vito Lopez will not face criminal charges for allegedly harassing female staffers.

East Harlem

February 01, 2013

Harlem and Bronx Leaders Demand Fairer District 8 Lines

Advocates say new district lines are unfair to both neighborhoods.

New York City

December 04, 2012

Council Redistricting Commission Votes to Ditch Controversial New Borders

The Districting Commission voted Tuesday to revoke controversial new City Council district lines.

New York City

November 30, 2012

Districting Commission Agrees to Withdraw Vito Lopez-Friendly Lines

The Districting Commission responded to a request from Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

Bushwick

November 30, 2012

Group Wants Convent Redeveloped into Apartment Building

Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council hopes to turn the space to affordable and supportive housing.

Williamsburg

August 31, 2012

Brooklyn DA Asks for Special Prosecutor to Probe Assembly Member Vito Lopez

Charles Hynes requested Friday that a special prosecutor investigate the Brooklyn Democratic leader.

Williamsburg

August 29, 2012

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to Step Down as Brooklyn Democratic Leader

Lopez announced he would not seek to continue as the Brooklyn Democratic leader.

Downtown

January 04, 2011

Tenant Activists Rally for Rent Protections on City Hall Steps

The tenants called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to support their cause.