Policy & Government

Flatbush Councilmember Jumaane Willams positions himself as a strong progressive alternative to the present administration in Albany. Photo courtesy Office of Jumaane D.

The analysis reveals that women are paid half of the earnings of white men among the highest-paying occupations - with women of color making as low as 39 cents on every dollar. Photo credit: NBC News Today, April 10, is equal pay day.

The new audit not only reveals the hazardous conditions of NYCHA playgrounds, but it also shows that NYCHA has inadequate control over its inspection process and does not follow its own policies Photo courtesy Office of Comptroller Scott M.

Local elected officials expressed their condolences and concerns; a community vigil is scheduled to be held this evening. Photo credit: Facebook On Wednesday afternoon, New York City police officers fatally shot an unarmed black man in Crown Heights.

Last month, letters throughout the UK and on social media called for violence against Muslims and proposed "rewards" for anti-Muslim acts. Photo courtesy Councilmember Jumaane D.

As rent stabilization comes up for renewal in Albany next year, the city is gearing up to fight for reforms that aim to protect the city's stock of rent-regulated apartments.

Espinal's bill aims to protect employees' work-life balance and prevent retaliation for choosing not to be on call after work hours. Photo credit: pexels.

Weeks after BP Adams called on the state to formulate an "emergency declaration," and to pass legislation to fast-track repairs, Cuomo went on 'shocking' NYCHA tour, finding mold, vermin and potentially poisonous paint Photo credit: NY Times After vi

There were 251 overdose fatalities in Brooklyn during 2017, according to NYPD data; over 700 people annually are expected to be eligible for Project CLEAR during its pilot phase.

The manual provides a general overview of immigrant rights, as well as information about city-wide and Brooklyn-based resources with regards to education, healthcare, business support and more.