Politics

Broadway Junction to Get 7 Elevators, New Stairs With $15M Cash Injection

The money has been provided to the city through a RAISE grant, which comes from the newly-passed federal infrastructure bill.

Nov 24, 2021 9:44 AM Read more >

Local Leaders, Community Groups Rally at City Hall to Stop Tax Lien Sale

Brooklyn politicians and organizations joined this week’s rally at City Hall calling for Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel the controversial sale

Nov 19, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

BK Pols Support New Housing Protections as End of Eviction Moratorium Nears

Housing Justice for All — which includes BK electeds and organizations — has released its legislative agenda seeking long-term solutions to the COVID-19 housing crisis

Nov 17, 2021 6:41 PM Read more >

Jumaane Williams Joins Race for Governor

The public advocate announced his run for the state’s top elected position this week

Nov 17, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

Unity Map Demonstrates Fair Election Districts are Possible for BK’s Communities of Color

A coalition of voting rights organizations demands equitable political representation in Asian, Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Nov 17, 2021 11:09 AM Read more >

Most BK Residents Aren't Voting in Local Elections. That's a Problem for BK Dems, New Vice Chair Says.

In Brooklyn, only about 21 percent of registered voters came out for local elections. In Staten Island, that number was 30 percent.

Nov 15, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Orgs, City Partner to Help Haitian NYers Apply for Temporary Protected Status

The organizations have launched a new clinical program to assist Haitian New Yorkers in Brooklyn with the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application process

Nov 15, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

Memorial at Flatbush African Burial Ground Finds Support With Local Council Member

Councilmember Mathieu Eugene had previously supported plans for affordable housing on the site, but now stands behind the creation of a new memorial

Nov 12, 2021 12:43 PM Read more >

City Looks to Restart Program Accused of 'Snatching' Black-Owned Homes Without Compensation

The City has released a report suggesting reforms to the controversial TPT Program, which is accused of taking hundreds of homes from Black and Brown Brooklyn homeowners. Critics say it needs to be scrapped.

Nov 12, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Eric Adams Announces Mayoral Transition Team Leadership

Mayor-elect Eric Adams will take office on Jan. 1

Nov 11, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >