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The shooting broke a 12-day streak of no reported homicides in the city, according to the NYPD.

The city's public housing authority is changing its protocol after outcry from advocates.

The incident happened at an apartment tower in Mott Haven, forcing residents to evacuate and suspending heat, hot water and cooking gas.

The City Council asked about the growing number of empty public housing units at a hearing Monday.

Australia Gonzalez could face years in prison if convicted of the scheme, where she allegedly charged rent while living in Florida.

NYCHA residents and experts said factors including vacant apartments, unauthorized occupants and gang conflicts are likely driving the violence.

Housing experts anticipate more privatization, rent increases, higher renovation costs and rules that bar noncitizens from living in public housing.

The public housing authority’s board voted to approve a plan to build new apartments for roughly 4,500 tenants, alongside thousands of new market-rate units.

The waitlist is a glimmer of hope for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who need rent help, but most will likely have to wait years to get the aid.

The $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Labor Department will fund the workforce development program for 40 months.