Policy & Government

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 >

Espinal Criticizes Gov. Cuomo's Decision to Keep E-Bikes and E-Scooters Illegal

Espinal says legalizing e-bikes helps NYC live up to its claim as a sanctuary city for immigrants

Dec 30, 2019 11:03 AM Read more >

Crown Heights Subway Stations Renamed after Medgar Evers College

Assemblywoman Richardson authored the bill to recognize the college's community impact and contributions

Dec 17, 2019 3:45 PM Read more >

Housing Advocates Push for Study of Racial, Environmental Impact of City-Led Rezoning

A new report finds "color-blind" rezoning and hyper-development has displaced large populations of blacks and Latinos

Dec 6, 2019 10:49 AM Read more >