Politics

More Than 53K BK Households Now Face Eviction. Here's What to Know.

New York's eviction moratorium ended Jan. 15, leaving an estimated 53,000 Brooklyn households vulnerable to being ejected from their homes

Jan 18, 2022 6:12 PM Read more >

Nikki Lucas Gets Democratic Nomination for East New York Assembly Seat

Assemblymember Charles Barron left the seat empty when he was elected to the City Council

Jan 18, 2022 1:14 PM Read more >

BK Congressional Leaders Call on Governor to Extend Eviction Moratorium As Protestors Arrested Outside Her Office

With New York’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium set to expire Saturday, Brooklyn’s Congressional representatives have called on Governor Kathy Hochul to extend the moratorium saying that ending will put hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers at ris

Jan 14, 2022 8:58 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Neighborhood at the Center of Redistricting Battle

The state's Independent Redistricting Commission has been told to go back to the drawing board after failing to agree on how to divide districts including, Brooklyn's Sunset Park, in its proposed electoral maps

Jan 12, 2022 6:25 PM Read more >

Bushwick Subway Stations Contain Hazardous Levels of Lead, Local Business Owner Says

After independent testing confirmed paint from three Bushwick subway stations had high levels of lead, a local business owner is demanding the MTA take action.

Jan 11, 2022 12:29 PM Read more >

Assemblymember Diana Richardson Named Deputy Brooklyn Borough President

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso tapped Richardson for the role on Monday

Jan 10, 2022 2:11 PM Read more >

'If We Do Not Take Action, Democracy Could Fall:' BK Leaders Warn at Rally Marking Capitol Insurrection

Attorney General Letitia James and Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso were among those who marked the anniversary of last year’s insurrection with a rally at Grand Army Plaza.

Jan 7, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Governor Hochul Announces Healthcare Workers to Get $3K Bonuses as Part of $10B Investment Plan

The governor announced the $10 billion healthcare plan as part of her State of the State Address Wednesday

Jan 5, 2022 6:59 PM Read more >

NYers Will Vote on These 3 'Landmark' Proposals to Make the City More Racially Just

On Tuesday, New York City's newly-created Racial Justice Commission marched to the City Clerk to deliver three new ballot proposals for New Yorkers to vote on in the 2022 general election

Dec 29, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

Outgoing Councilmember Robert Cornegy Releases Resource Guide for Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights

The 105-page guide has information on local arts and culture organizations, small business resources and more

Dec 29, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >