Politics

NYC Mayor: Proof of Vaccination Will Now Be Needed for Indoor Dining, Gyms and More

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the new requirements on Tuesday morning as coronavirus cases increase in the city

Aug 3, 2021 6:18 PM Read more >

Time Is Running Out for New York Riders: Brooklynites Rally for MTA Funding

A group of elected leaders, advocates and transit riders called on Congress to support increased funding for New Yorks beleaguered transportation agency

Aug 3, 2021 1:19 PM Read more >

Digital Redlining Targeted in New Legislation Introduced by Rep. Yvette Clarke

Clarke announced the Anti-Digital Redlining Act of 2021 to ensure equitable access to high-quality, affordable broadband coverage.

Aug 3, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Last-Minute, 17-Story Crown Heights Proposal Doesn't Fly at NYC Planning Meeting

Developers trying to build 34-story towers at 960 Franklin Ave that would throw shade over the botanic garden attempted an 11th hour plan-change at a crucial hearing last week

Aug 2, 2021 8:10 PM Read more >

City Pays Women $20K Less Than Men, New Report Shows

The Council released a report on pay disparities within the New York City municipal workforce

Aug 2, 2021 11:33 AM Read more >

Shady Towers: 34-Story Crown Heights Build Bad for the Neighborhood, Deadly for the Garden, Locals Say

Opponents of the towers say the development will cause plants to die in the Botanical Garden, and will welcome more high-rises to Crown Heights.

Jul 29, 2021 12:11 AM Read more >

BK Voters Can Testify at Hearings on Electoral Reforms, Voting Rights

A series of hearings is being held for voters to share their voting experiences with state leaders

Jul 26, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

BK Lawmakers, Activists Rally for Reparations

They demand immediate passage of reparations legislation in New York.

Jul 26, 2021 11:25 AM Read more >

BK Progressives Celebrate Down-Ballot Wins, Excited About Future

Are there limits to how far they can go?

Jul 21, 2021 12:51 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Pols Call on Biden to Better Support Haitian Asylum Seekers

New York City politicians have sent a letter to the president asking him to create an easier pathway for Haitians seeking political asylum

Jul 21, 2021 11:11 AM Read more >