Policy & Government

A minor political party could make major waves this fall with its push for progressive legislation in support of working people Photo courtesy of Working Family Party Championing bread-and-butter causes affecting low and middle-income earners, such a

NYC becomes the first U.S. city to regulate app dispatch companies such as Uber and Lyft.

Under the new law, home sharing services, such as Airbnb, are required to disclose the names and addresses of their hosts and may face fines. Photo credit: guests.

Is the NYPD targeting Brooklyn bicyclists?

Assemblyman Robert Carroll says Republican State Senator are playing politics with children's lives The Assembly voted in favor of increasing the number of speed cameras in city school zones but the Senate closed the legislative session without bring

As the City Council prepares to vote on a controversial new development, Bushwick residents worry about zoning changes to come. The first rendering for the apartment building under development at 1601 Dekalb Avenue.

DA Eric Gonzalez sees the success of his policy as an indication that enforcement changes can be made without jeopardizing public safety.

The developments will be built across three city-owned sites and provide space for business, recreation, arts and culture.

The B12 route has been awarded the 2018 "Schleppie" by the Straphanger Campaign for its unreliable service The B12 is the most unreliable bus route in the city.

The funding is part of a $1.4 billion state plan to invest in health care, housing, open space and quality of life in Central Brooklyn Photo courtesy Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.