Policy & Government

With Cases of Elder Abuse on the Rise, NYers Are Urged to Take Care of Older Neighbors

Elder abuse impacts more than one in ten New York seniors, a new study has shown

Aug 27, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

Overall, crime is down in Crown Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Aug 27, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

What do we Know About the City's School Reopening Plan?

This year, New York City's public school students are being sent back to the classroom with no remote learning option. So how does the City plan to keep them safe?

Aug 25, 2021 5:02 PM Read more >

NYCs Lack of Preparedness for Pandemic Left Residents Unprotected: Comptroller

The lack planning for a pandemic, inadequate data collection, expired stockpiles of PPE, and more left the City unprepared to protect its residents against COVID-19.

Aug 23, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

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

Aug 20, 2021 11:38 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting that Left 11-Year-Old Paralyzed

A 30-year-old Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault

Aug 18, 2021 5:49 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Sen. Zellnor Myrie Named Lawmaker of the Year by National Gun Safety Orgs

Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action recognized lawmakers from across the country

Aug 16, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Arraigned for Running Over School Bus Driver in Road Rage Incident

A 22-year-old Brooklyn man is facing charges of attempted murder, assault and more for the road rage incident

Aug 16, 2021 11:53 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Just 2,000 Residents Shy of its All Time Population High in 1950

New census data released on Thursday shows the borough and city has experienced rapid growth over the past 10 years

Aug 13, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

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

Aug 13, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >