Policy & Government

Low- and Mid-Income Families Can Get Home Energy Efficiency Rebates

New York is the first state to distribute federal funds from the $8.8 billion Inflation Reduction Act.

May 31, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

All You Need to Know About NYCHA's Section 8 Waitlist Opening June 3

The housing agency said it is expecting more than 500,000 applications.

May 31, 2024 11:37 AM Read more >

Brooklyn School Gets Exemption From Adopting New DOE Reading Curriculum

The Brooklyn School of Inquiry will not use city-approved reading curriculums, according to Chalkbeat New York.

May 31, 2024 8:40 AM Read more >

Asylum Seeker Evictions Must End, Advocates Say

The New York Immigration Coalition and other migrant advocates would like all length-of-stay restrictions to be banned.

May 30, 2024 9:32 AM Read more >

Mayor Working on Plan to Expand Broadband Access for Low-Income New Yorkers

A federal program that provides New Yorkers high speed internet access is expiring this month.

May 29, 2024 10:58 AM Read more >

NY Attorney General Opens Investigation on Death of Brooklyn Man by NYPD

Andre Joseph Mayfield was killed by two police officers in Bushwick on May 26.

May 29, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

Third And Final BQE Closure to Start on June 1, DOT Says

Motorists will be detoured in the Queens bound direction

May 27, 2024 10:17 AM Read more >

Free Immigration Services in South Brooklyn Start on May 30

Appointments can be made now by calling 718-307-7151.

May 26, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Governor Hochul Launches $5 Million Lifeguard Grant Program

The state says there's another $5 million available for New York City and other municipalities to hire and retain more lifeguards.

May 26, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Investment by City Retirement System Preserves Nearly 28,000 Rent Stabilized Units

The $60 million investment preserved apartments in over 1,000 buildings.

May 26, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >