Policy & Government

Construction of the $82 million, 160-unit affordable housing complex in Brownsville is now complete.

Hakeem Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn's eighth congressional district, makes history as the first Black speaker of the House.

A young Brooklynnite saw how an EpiPen saved her younger brother's life during an allergy attack. Now, she wants to make sure others have increased access to this life-saving medication.

DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez shares recent efforts to make public transportation more safe and accessible to residents.

On Nov. 20, 15 landmarks will be lit in the colors of the transgender flag, including the bridge connecting Brooklyn to Queens.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $21.4 million in federal funding will be distributed through 17 service providers.

There were 19 shootings, two fatalities and 14 total victims in four separate indictments. Several of the victims were innocent bystanders.

The funding will facilitate the addition of 200 new workers to the New York City Department of Sanitation.

Ronald Anthony Smith died after he was struck by an NYPD van in Crown Heights in April.

This week, New York voters approved Proposition 1 — the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 202k2.