Policy & Government

Brooklyn President Issues Statement Amidst Rising Hate Crimes

According to the borough president, several hate crimes have taken place as a result of the war in Israel and Palestine.

Oct 24, 2023 12:51 PM Read more >

Queens Man Charged With Operating Sex Trafficking Ring in Brooklyn

If convicted, 40-year-old Douglas Welch could face a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.

Oct 24, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Man Indicted for Murder of Brooklyn Woman Following Parking Dispute

The defendant was also charged with shooting and injuring victim’s boyfriend.

Oct 22, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Indicted For Murder Following Alleged Attack

18-year-old Brian Dowling has been charged with second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon

Oct 22, 2023 6:42 AM Read more >

New York City Officials Break Ground on East Flatbush Rec Center

Located in East Flatbush, the 26,000 square-foot recreation center is named after former Brooklyn congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm

Oct 21, 2023 10:37 AM Read more >

'New York City is Back,' Mayor Proclaims as Jobs Record Set

Mayor Eric Adams announced the recovery of nearly 1 million private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 21, 2023 10:34 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Gang Member Sentenced for Multiple Armed Carjackings

The defendant used firearms to carjack random, innocent victims during a crime spree.

Oct 21, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >

East Flatbush Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Arson

The defendant set fire to multiple family dwellings, injuring eight tenants and a firefighter.

Oct 21, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

NYC Council Announces Participatory Budget Meetings in Brooklyn

The purpose of the assemblies is to give Brooklyn residents the chance to voice their opinion as to how capital funding from the PB program is potentially spent in their neighborhood

Oct 17, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Two Residents Shot in Crown Heights Luxury Building

The search is on for a gunman after a man and woman were shot at a luxury rental building in Crown Heights on Monday morning, reported WABC News. It happened just after 8 a.m.

Oct 17, 2023 10:29 AM Read more >