Policy & Government

“Testing is an impediment to opportunity that dates back to the Reagan era -- a war on drugs,” said Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

Senator Montgomery's Deed Theft Bill provides greater protections for homeowners whose properties are either in default or foreclosure

Espinal's bills include provisions to require affordable commercial space set aside in city-subsidized housing developments

Drivers traveling into Manhattan’s central business district south of 60th Street will have to pay; the revenue will go towards the 'crumbling MTA'

Stringer came to talk about housing, education and economic opportunities; but it was HPD that dominated the town hall

Homeowners can learn about how to convert their basements into legal, livable dwellings and how to obtain city assistance, if needed.

The congresswoman is backing Councilmember Deutsch's bill which establishes a special office to fight the rising tide of hate crimes in the borough.

Under a public financing system, candidates receive matching funds for every small-dollar donation up to a specified limit.

Allegations surfaced that neighborhoods like Brownsville and East New York are disproportionally served by MTA's oldest buses

East Flatbush’s 67th Precinct was one of five in New York City with the highest number of stop-and-frisks.