Politics

Candidates for BKs 35th District City Council Seat to Share Their Plans in Live Forum

This Thursday, candidates vying to represent the 35th District will answer voters question in a live forum

May 26, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

BK Leaders Laud Biden Administrations Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants

The administration announced eligible Haitian immigrants living in the United States can apply for a new, 18-month Temporary Protected Status designation

May 25, 2021 6:47 PM Read more >

40th District Council Candidates to Talk Small Business, Economic Recovery in Town Hall

The hybrid virtual-in-person presentation will be moderated by 12-year-old entrepreneur Obocho Peters and streamed live on Facebook

May 25, 2021 10:10 AM Read more >

Wonder Woman of Periods Fights to Make Pads and Tampons Freely Accessible to All

Meet the woman who has been working to destigmatize periods and make pads and tampons freely available to anyone who needs them

May 24, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

What Voters Need to Know About Ranked-Choice Voting For the Primary Election

Get up to speed with the new system and avoid mistakes that can waste your vote

May 21, 2021 12:44 PM Read more >

NY Wants Rate Hike to Pay for Fiercely Opposed North Brooklyn Pipeline

A state department has agreed on a rate hike to pay for National Grid's controversial North Brooklyn Pipeline, but opponents say there's one last chance to fight

May 19, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Estates of Brooklynites Who Die Without a Will Face Inconsistent, Inadequate Management, Audit Shows

Comptroller Scott Stringer audited the operating practices of the Kings County Public Administrators Administration of Estates and found weaknesses in the management of estates

May 19, 2021 12:58 PM Read more >

NY State Assembly Floats New Bill to Make Diwali an Official School Holiday

Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the bill in honor of the 226,000 Indian Americans that reside in New York City.

May 14, 2021 3:23 PM Read more >

NYC Mayoral Candidates Guess the Average House Price in Brooklyn and Fail

Two candidates guessed $100,000 or below

May 12, 2021 9:56 AM Read more >

Council to Introduce New Legislation to Help Moms Get Back to Work

The pandemic has disproportionately impacted working moms, who were asked to "do the impossible" over the past year

May 11, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >