Politics

The civil rights lawyer and activist is proudly an "untraditional politician" running an outsider campaign

Menchaca, who has represented the 38th Council District for the past sevens years, is a fierce advocate for immigrants' rights, social justice and income equality.

Brooklyn's district leaders are working behind the scenes to ensure the run up to Election Day goes as smoothly as possible for voters in the borough

BK Reader looks at some common falsehoods spreading about the 2020 election and breaks down the facts for Brooklyn voters

The North Brooklyn pipeline, which will carry fracked natural gas through a number of Brooklyn neighborhoods, is facing rising opposition from community members and city leaders.

The 2020 general election is getting closer by the day, here are the key dates to follow to make sure your vote makes it in on time.

Many formerly incarcerated people in Brooklyn and across New York are unaware they are eligible to vote, despite having a criminal record.

EBC held a virtual assembly to talk police reform, housing, education and healthcare priorities with city leaders ahead of next year’s municipal elections.

Former aide to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Wiley is setting herself apart from politics as usual in her campaign to lead the city

Kings County Democratic Party leader Rodynese Bichotte said the members are coming in under new rules that will redistribute power across the borough