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After about eight months on the city council, Eric Dinowitz passed his first bill he authored this past month. That legislation aims to amend the definition of the term ‘veteran’ in the city charter to include those with less-than-honorable discharges, so they can also receive veterans services from the city.

Dinowitz looks to change how city defines 'veteran'

If there’s any rite of passage for a city council member, it’s likely seeing a piece of legislation they drafted actually become law. If that’s the case, then Councilman Eric Dinowitz is close to truly maturing professionally at City Hall, potentially opening a door for a number of veterans in New York City who often get overlooked. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 1/9/22

Sergio Villaverde has devoted his life to helping others. The attorney was recently honored by the New York State Bar Association for his pro bono work representing domestic violence survivors.

He’s simply someone neighbors know to call in a pinch

If there’s anything Sergio Villaverde wants people to know about him, it’s one very important thing: He’s utterly devoted to helping people. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 5/23/21

Ballet’s Jacques d’Amboise dies

Jacques d’Amboise, a nationally renowned ballet dancer who in later years taught dance for free to many children across teh city, died Sunday at 86. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 5/8/21

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