Policy & Government

Security Deposits Burden Low-Income New Yorkers, NYC Comptroller Proposes Alternatives

Comptroller Scott Stringer is calling for a cap on security deposits, proposes installments and insurance plan instead. photo credit: BK Reader New York City Comptroller Scott M.

Jul 17, 2018 1:38 PM Read more >

Candidates for NY State Office Take Aim at Political Establishment in Albany and D.C. During Flatbush Forum

The candidates squared off over affordable housing, education and tenants' rights while also calling on Democrats to unite against Trump

Jul 16, 2018 4:13 PM Read more >

Assemblywoman Richardson Accuses Sen. Hamilton of Slander, Calls Out His Republican Ties

Richardson retorts, Hamilton caucuses with Republicans for "extra money in his pocket." Assemblywoman Diana C. Richardson released a scathing video on Facebook Live Sunday accusing Sen.

Jul 13, 2018 12:25 PM Read more >

What's the Story Behind the Vanishing Trash Cans in Crown Heights?

A simple oversight, scrap metal thieves or something else? Residents puzzle over the low number of litter baskets in the neighborhood

Jul 12, 2018 11:15 AM Read more >

Reps Jeffries, Clarke Unveil $70B Proposal to Help Fix Public Housing

The five-year investment plan would allocate funds for repairs at public housing complexes, as well as job training and improvements to surrounding communities.

Jul 11, 2018 4:50 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Elected Officials Rally Against Trumps SCOTUS Pick

Rep. Clarke and Councilmember Williams urged leading Democrats "to show courage, strengthen their spines" and reject the SCOTUS nomination.

Jul 10, 2018 5:17 PM Read more >

Cuomo Allocates $200M to Expand Health Services in Central Brooklyn

One Brooklyn Health, a newly-launched network of health care providers, will open and expand 11 community health centers in underserved neighborhoods. Photo courtesy Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Governor Andrew M.

Jul 6, 2018 5:12 PM Read more >

Comptroller Launches Probe After 820 NYCHA Kids Tested High for Lead

More than 800 children living in NYCHA housing tested positive for lead poisoning, despite the city's previous claims that only 19 children had shown concerning levels. NYCHA Grant Houses.

Jul 2, 2018 2:44 PM Read more >

City Plans Pilot Program to Create Liveable, Affordable Basement Units in East New York

East New York's mix of one- and two-family homes with unoccupied basement units that could increase the city's stock of affordable housing.

Jun 28, 2018 4:32 PM Read more >

Meet Community Advocate Anthony Beckford, Candidate for NY State Assembly District 42

Planning to tackle systemic poverty as an antidote to militant policing, Beckford vows to reform police accountability, affordable housing and the state's budget.

Jun 27, 2018 5:04 PM Read more >