Policy & Government

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.

This increase will mean M/WBEs will be able to compete more effectively for larger contracts with the city without having to respond to a request for proposal

The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College is running a campaign to educate young Black voters why it is so important to vote — and to vote on 3 new racial justice ballot initiatives — in the 2022 midterms elections.

Election Day is Nov. 8, as early voting continues in Brooklyn.

Steven Wu illegally sold fake condo units and stole more than $5 million from at least 20 Chinese immigrant families. Now, he's getting sued by Attorney General Letitia James.

Guidance details laws against intimidation and coercive conduct at poll sites, reminds voters of right to easy participation in elections.