Policy & Government

Two City Council members representing Brooklyn were appointed to the new City Council leadership team.

Michael Boitano, 40, employed at the John Jay Educational Complex in Park Slope, allegedly traded Snapchat messages with his then-16-year-old student in October — and allegedly used the social media platform to send her a picture of his privates, authorities told the New York Daily News.

Officials from the NAACP New York Conference gave an overall good assessment of Governor Kathy Hochul upcoming legislative agenda, but encouraged Albany leaders to bring forth a more nuanced look for housing and childcare proposals.

Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds are encouraged to apply through Feb. 27.

Facing an election later this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a slate of proposals for all types of New Yorkers during her State-of-the-State address.

A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Court Street Merchants Association that wanted the city to make the bike lanes on Court Street unprotected.

The Department of Transportation will activate red light cameras at 50 new intersections per week over the next five weeks.

There are currently nearly 1,000 public restrooms in New York City, roughly 70% of which are in parks. The $4 million investment will add bathrooms outside of the park system.

A fire erupted on the first floor of 105 E. 4th St. in Windsor Terrace on Monday morning. One civilian suffered minor injuries.

Manhattan City Council Member Julie Menin is the fist Jewish Council Speaker.