Policy & Government

Homeowners have until July 19 to set up payment agreements with the NYC Department of Finance to avoid the lien sale

Brownsville, East New York, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy have seen a 28 percent increase in shootings, according to new NYPD data

Rep. Clarke is the channeling the "fighting spirit" of the late Rep. Major Owens, a progressive advocate for education and equality, to restore her constituents' faith in reliable postal service

Among the honorees were firefighters, EMTs and students, as well as a government official, a social worker, a librarian, an engineer and an author

In addition to picking their representative for the 45th City Council District, Brooklynites were also asked to cast their votes for several judicial positions.

Jail time is avoided if caught with a small amount, but the drug remains illegal in the state

The Williamsburg native has been leading his district with progressive policies to address housing affordability, economic development and criminal justice

The bill authorizes the DMV to issue standard, non-federal driver's licenses to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status

Aside from a highly contested race in City Council District 45, there is also a noteworthy judicial race happening in Central Brooklyn

District 13, which includes Fort Greene, and District 16, which covers Bed-Stuy, were selected for the city’s school diversity grant.