Policy & Government

Sen. Persaud’s Bill to Attract and Retain Underrepresented Teachers Passes in NYS Senate

The bill is in response to a recent education report that found a widening ratio between students and teachers of color

Mar 5, 2020 1:19 PM Read more >

City Council Mulls Revamping the BQE: Raise it Up? Put it Underground? Tear it Down? Or Nah?

The city weighs options for repairing or replacing the decrepit, outdated and overly crowded Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Feb 28, 2020 5:31 PM Read more >

Community Leaders, Press Meet to Discuss Impact and Urgency of 2020 Census

Black leaders in NYC are girding up for what is, perhaps, the most important count in the city's recent history.  

Feb 6, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Assemblywoman Bichotte Makes HER-story as First Woman Elected as Brooklyn Dem Party Leader

Bichotte becomes the first woman to hold the position and first African-American woman to lead a county party in New York City

Jan 28, 2020 12:25 PM Read more >

Rafael Espinal Resigns from City Council 'Effective Immediately,' to Serve as E.D. of Freelancers Union

The 35-year-old Councilmember announced his decision in a letter to Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Sunday

Jan 27, 2020 5:47 PM Read more >

CM Antonio Reynoso Raises Over $80K in the Race for Brooklyn BP

BP candidate Reynoso boasts the smallest average contribution and the highest potential matching total

Jan 17, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

Councilmember Rafael Espinal Drops out of Race for Borough President

"Right now is just not the time for me," said Espinal in a statement

Jan 16, 2020 11:09 AM Read more >

Councilmember Cornegy Invites Residents: Learn the Impact of New Tenant Laws

The Councilmember, nonprofit groups and government agencies to share new rental rights and resources

Jan 8, 2020 1:03 PM Read more >

Here's Mayor de Blasio's Plan for Stemming Anti-Semitic Violence in Central Brooklyn

New neighborhood safety coalitions, increased police patrols, advertising campaign and new school curriculum

Jan 3, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >

Census Bureau Increases Pay Rate for NYC Workers to $28/Hour

The pay increase takes effect Monday, January 6

Jan 3, 2020 1:53 PM Read more >