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New Bedford officials have allocated $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to tackle homelessness and housing instability in the city, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday.

Guest writer and New Bedford City Councilor Scott Lima says he's backing Rep. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate race because of his commitment to fishing.

Guest writer and New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn explains why he's backing Rep. Joe Kennedy III in his run for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Ed Markey.

Kennedy said people throughout Massachusetts deserve more leadership from people now in the Republican-led Senate.

Leo Choquette is running for the second time for a seat on the New Bedford City Council. This could be the year for the financial planner and law school graduate.

Ian Abreu says the City Council and Mayor Mitchell still need to resolve zoning issues regarding recreational marijuana in New Bedford.

Incumbent City Councilor Naomi Carney wants to see more New Bedford residents hired for city jobs. Carney told WBSM's Brian Thomas, she believes there's plenty of talent in New Bedford, qualified to hold important positions. "My question is has the City done the proper outreach...

Incumbent City Councilor Deborah Coelho says the city should be recruiting and investing in green energy companies to boost the economy and create jobs. Coelho told WBSM's Brian Thomas, New Bedford has a lot to offer and is doing a good job of reaching out...

City Councilor Deborah Coelho wants police to step up enforcement on prostitution in New Bedford. She tells WBSM's Brian Thomas, she and other City Councilors have seen prostitutes gather and approach cars in the North End. She believes addiction is fueling many of these prostitutes...

Fall River City Councilor Jasiel Correia II has announced he's filing a civil lawsuit against Mayor Will Flanagan. According to the Herald News, Correia made the decision to file suit after meeting with his own legal counsel and special prosecutor William Connolly...