Policy & Government

New Absentee Ballot Program in New York Will Benefit Disabled Voters

The new program will make it easier for disabled New York residents to make their voices heard during local, state, and federal elections.

Apr 12, 2022 7:07 PM Read more >

Would a Bus Lane on Flatbush Ave Be a Help or a Hindrance? Community Board Members Have Mixed Opinions

Community Board 14 held a transportation meeting to discuss potential street design changes to control traffic, increase efficiency and protect bikers, pedestrians and drivers.

Apr 12, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Transport Boss: Safe Cycling and Public Transport Will Improve Immigrants' Lives in NYC

New NYC transportation boss Ydanis Rodríguez wants to be in conversation with the city's working class and immigrant populations, to make the city more fair

Apr 9, 2022 5:43 PM Read more >

Man Pours Gasoline on Floor of LGBTQ Bar, Lights Match and Runs, Injuring Patrons in Damaging Blaze

The man started the fire at Rash Bar in Bushwick on Sunday night

Apr 8, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is down in Brownsville, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.

Apr 8, 2022 9:47 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Reacts to City's Task Force Removing Homeless Encampments From Under BQE

Brooklyn politicians and homeless advocates are demanding Mayor Eric Adams stop his clean up of homeless encampments, a plan which has so far seen only a handful of people move to shelters

Apr 7, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

AG Sues Brooklyn Eviction Lawyers for Alleged Deceptive Rent Collection, Improper Evictions

Attorney General Letitia James is suing Brooklyn-based real estate law firm Balsamo and its partners for allegedly taking advantage of New York tenants

Apr 7, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

What Matters Most to NYers? Affordable, Safe Housing, New Survey Reveals

62,000 New Yorkers responded to the NYC Speaks survey on topics including public safety, housing, transit, mental health, broadband, workforce policy, child care and climate change

Apr 6, 2022 12:55 PM Read more >

Video: BK Residents Respond to Subway Crime Spike, Homeless Riders

A crime surge in New York City's public transportation system has left some Brooklyn residents feeling unsafe in their daily commutes.

Apr 5, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York and in Brooklyn as a whole

Apr 1, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >