Policy & Government

Election Results: Williams, Louis Retain Their Seats

In a special election, both the public advocate and city council incumbents captured more than 75% of the votes

Nov 6, 2019 10:48 AM Read more >

A general election will be held in New York City for municipal and state judgeships and the public advocate

Nov 4, 2019 2:17 PM Read more >

The protected bike lanes are a part of the city's "Vision Zero" pedestrian safety program.

Oct 25, 2019 12:21 PM Read more >

After a crime spike during the summer, Brownsville's 73rd Pct reports slight drop in incidents

Oct 24, 2019 12:52 PM Read more >

Already, Bunkeddeko has out-fundraised Rep. Clarke, with a reported $143,000 in the first quarter to Clarke's $114,825

Oct 17, 2019 4:46 PM Read more >

New rule that goes into affect Oct. 15 weeds out "undesirables," favors wealthy immigrants seeking permanent citizenship

Oct 9, 2019 3:57 PM Read more >

Boys and Girls High School gets a "good news visit" from the city's education chancellor

Oct 4, 2019 3:19 PM Read more >

Officials say Third Party Transfer Program may be outdated; residents say it erodes black homeownership, wealth

Sep 25, 2019 1:37 PM Read more >

The STATES Act would allow cannabis-related businesses to access the banking system without fear of prosecution

Sep 24, 2019 7:07 PM Read more >

A new report lists the names of 200 perpetrators accused of sexual misconduct in Brooklyn

Sep 10, 2019 4:39 PM Read more >