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Congress To Consider Bill Banning Facial Recognition From Public Housing

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Published Jul 29, 2019

Modified Jul 29, 2019

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Brooklyn tenants are fighting a plan by their landlord, Nelson Management, to install facial recognition technology at the entrances of their rent-regulated complex in Brownsville.

 

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Published Jul 29, 2019

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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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