Policy & Government

Elected Brooklyn officials responded to de Blasio's pledge to overhaul NYPD policies related to marijuana arrests, decrying the racial disparities with regards to police enforcement.

NYC Comptroller Stringer estimates a potential $1.1 billion marijuana market for New York City

The comprehensive prison reform bill includes a series of changes to the Bureau of Prison's rehabilitation processes.

The mayor's 'Clear Curb' program, designed to ease city congestion by limiting curbside access, is deterring customers of small businesses, owners say.

The comptroller calls Airbnb a group of "special interest lobbyists that needs to stop distracting." Airbnb slams Stringer's latest report as "deeply flawed and misleading." Photo credit: guests.com Four days after NYC Comptroller Scott M.

A new analysis by the comptroller's office finds Airbnb responsible for nearly 10 percent of citywide rental increase Photo credit: NY Daily News New York City has been suffering through an affordable housing crisis for years.

The funding will go toward the operation of supportive housing units which provides services to support housing stability and combat homelessness Photo credit: Supportive Housing Network of New York Governor Andrew M.

The DOE voted on 28 proposals, 14 of which will affect schools in Brooklyn.

The $125 million infusion will benefit 588,285 students in 854 underfunded schools. Brooklyn Technical High School New York City's schools are getting a $125 million boost in the 2018-19 school year, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday.

Stringer proposes to hire more social workers and to change the DOE's enrollment policies for transfer and late-enrolling students impacted by homelessness. The Help 1 shelter in Brownsville.