Policy & Government

Court hears defendant smuggled cell phones and took payments for narcotics, accepting nearly $10,000 in bribes

Until Feb. 19, New York City residents ages 16 and up can apply to join Brooklyn’s most grassroots level of local government.

Unprovoked attack left victim in critical condition

Tyrone Santos was indicted for the assault and robbery of two USPS letter carriers.

Underhill Avenue was already in the process of getting bike lanes when the city sent around a survey asking residents on the avenue how they felt about the change.

Majority of schools will receive funding increases totaling nearly $200 million in mid-year budget adjustments.

The three schools were initially approved to open in 2019, but were unable to move forward because of the charter cap.

Sandra Smith, 5, reportedly kept her deceased Brooklyn relative's bank account open and took more than $450K in government money.

Waste transfer stations, parks and social services are also inequitably distributed.

Defendant allegedly claimed she could get green cards and help with immigration services for a fee, stole more than $38,000 from individuals.