Policy & Government

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

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

Apr 8, 2022 9:47 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Reacts to City's Task Force Removing Homeless Encampments From Under BQE

Brooklyn politicians and homeless advocates are demanding Mayor Eric Adams stop his clean up of homeless encampments, a plan which has so far seen only a handful of people move to shelters

Apr 7, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

AG Sues Brooklyn Eviction Lawyers for Alleged Deceptive Rent Collection, Improper Evictions

Attorney General Letitia James is suing Brooklyn-based real estate law firm Balsamo and its partners for allegedly taking advantage of New York tenants

Apr 7, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

What Matters Most to NYers? Affordable, Safe Housing, New Survey Reveals

62,000 New Yorkers responded to the NYC Speaks survey on topics including public safety, housing, transit, mental health, broadband, workforce policy, child care and climate change

Apr 6, 2022 12:55 PM Read more >

Video: BK Residents Respond to Subway Crime Spike, Homeless Riders

A crime surge in New York City's public transportation system has left some Brooklyn residents feeling unsafe in their daily commutes.

Apr 5, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

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

Apr 1, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >

Parolee Charged With Murder After Torso, Head Found on BK Streets, Other Body Parts Found in Apartment: District Attorney

An 83-year-old parolee has been arraigned on first-degree murder and other charges in connection with the death of a Brooklyn woman

Mar 30, 2022 8:33 PM Read more >

BK Real Estate Broker Charged With Stealing $100K in Rental Deposits and PPE: District Attorney

The 33-year-old was indicted in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Tuesday

Mar 30, 2022 10:58 AM Read more >

‘Don’t Leave Us Stranded:’ Pols, Riders, Advocates Rally in BK as Changes to R Train Service Approach

The R train will be going out of service at night and on weekends for two months as it undergoes improvements

Mar 28, 2022 8:35 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is up in Bushwick, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Mar 25, 2022 10:51 AM Read more >