Policy & Government

New Legislation to Increase Rental Vouchers Gives Hope to Homeless New Yorkers

The passage of Intro 146 will significantly increase the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, potentially making over 70,000 new apartments accessible to voucher holders.

Jun 1, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

North Brooklyn Pipeline Opponents Announce National Grid Gas Bill Strike

Opponents of the North Brooklyn Pipeline are encouraging people to withhold $66 of their gas bills - the amount National Grid is estimated to be hoping to charge ratepayers for the pipeline

Jun 1, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is up in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn as a whole.

May 28, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

BK Senator's Gun Control Bill Would Be First U.S. Law to End Legal Immunity for Gun Dealers

Senator Zellnor Myrie is demanding accountability for the gun industry, which is shielded by legal immunity.

May 28, 2021 12:54 PM Read more >

Affordable Housing Takes Center Stage at BK Borough President Debate

Seven candidates came together during a virtual debate on May 26 to discuss affordable housing, arts and culture, and Community Land Trusts.

May 27, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Attorney General Letitia James Introduces Legislation to Limit Police Use of Force

The Police Accountability Act would determine that force be used only as a last resort after all other alternatives are exhausted.

May 26, 2021 2:47 PM Read more >

Candidates for BKs 35th District City Council Seat to Share Their Plans in Live Forum

This Thursday, candidates vying to represent the 35th District will answer voters question in a live forum

May 26, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

BK Leaders Laud Biden Administrations Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants

The administration announced eligible Haitian immigrants living in the United States can apply for a new, 18-month Temporary Protected Status designation

May 25, 2021 6:47 PM Read more >

We Cant Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem, BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

Brooklyn District Attorney and Eric Gonzalez and Pastor Gilford Monrose will work closely together to tackle the issue in Brooklyn

May 25, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

40th District Council Candidates to Talk Small Business, Economic Recovery in Town Hall

The hybrid virtual-in-person presentation will be moderated by 12-year-old entrepreneur Obocho Peters and streamed live on Facebook

May 25, 2021 10:10 AM Read more >