Policy & Government

Redistricting Is Underway in NYC:What Does it Mean for Brooklyn?

Redistricting is underway in New York and community input is needed to ensure a fair distribution of political power for the next decade.

Nov 10, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >

New York to Get Research Institute to Investigate, Find Solutions to Gun Violence

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to establish the institute to help better understand and find solutions to gun violence

Nov 9, 2021 2:28 PM Read more >

BK Cease-and-Desist Zones Could See Real Estate Agents Lose Licenses for Contacting Homeowners

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law forcing the Department of State to consider whether ZIP codes in Brooklyn should become real estate "cease-and-desist" zones

Nov 8, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

More Than 101,000 NYC Public School Students Were Homeless Last Year: Report

Advocates for Children released the data for the 2020-2021 school year, showing homelessness amongst NYC public school students is up 42% on 2010

Nov 8, 2021 4:55 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

Overall, crime is down in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.

Nov 5, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Building Owner to Pay $150K to Correct Lead-Based Paint Violations

The residential building owner will fix 100 lead-based paint violations in 688 households across 10 buildings in Brooklyn and Queens

Nov 4, 2021 4:43 PM Read more >

Eric Adams Elected Mayor of New York City

Eric Adams will take office as the city’s second Black mayor. Reynoso becomes the new BP; while Brooklyn candidates Gutierrez, Hudson, Nurse and Ossé snag first-time wins in the City Council.

Nov 3, 2021 1:10 AM Read more >

Brownsville High School Students Get Surprise Test From Visiting Senator

Students at Brooklyn Ascend High School were learning about term-limits in their history class Friday when State Senator Zellnor Myrie crashed their lesson with a few quiz questions

Oct 29, 2021 6:42 PM Read more >

'Proud Brooklynite' Attorney General Letitia James Announces Run for Governor

But she is already facing criticism for running after her investigation into sexual harrassment allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo led to his resignation

Oct 29, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Oct 29, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >