Policy & Government

Councilmember Jumaane Williams Announces Run for NYC Public Advocate

The Flatbush councilman is gearing up to replace NY Attorney General hopeful Tish James

Oct 24, 2018 11:44 AM Read more >

Sen. Parker Calls on Cuomo to Pass Bill to Make Non-Emergency 911 Calls Illegal

In August, Parker introduced legislation to classify the misuse of 911 calls as a class B misdemeanor.

Oct 22, 2018 2:10 PM Read more >

Pols and Community Leaders Unite Against Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Councilmember Deutsch announced legislation to holistically address hate crimes.

Oct 18, 2018 11:23 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Pols Call on New Yorkers to Fight Trump's 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

Espinal described the public charge rules as 'the cruelty centerpiece of Trumps agenda;' Adams called it 'officially ludicrous.' Both ask for your support.

Oct 12, 2018 1:23 PM Read more >

Register to Vote at Your Nearest LinkNYC Kiosk

The NY voter registration deadline is Friday, October 12, but busy New Yorkers can quickly sign up on any of the 1,700 LinkNYC kiosks across the city

Oct 10, 2018 12:25 PM Read more >

Cannabis 101 - Assemblymember Wright to Host Town Hall on the Future of Marijuana in NY

The two-day forum aims to inform about the possible legalization of cannabis, the current state of the law, and what it could mean for the community.

Oct 4, 2018 2:07 PM Read more >

Senator Parker Hosts Annual Black College Expo

Students met college recruiters from various institutions and participated in workshops to learn more about college access and affordability.

Oct 2, 2018 10:19 AM Read more >

'It's Highway Robbery!' Brooklyn Senior Residents Protest Against City Seizing Homes

Under the Third Party Transfer, the city forecloses on homes for unpaid property taxes without notifying the homeowners, the seniors say

Sep 28, 2018 8:05 PM Read more >

New Bike Lanes on Flatbush Avenue? Neighbors Weigh in!

Bike lanes in the city have historically been contentious, but how do local residents feel about the proposal?

Sep 27, 2018 3:20 PM Read more >

Report: City Lost Over 1M Affordable Apartments Since 2005

The city not only can't keep up with the growing demand, it also has failed to preserve the available stock of rent-regulated and affordable apartments.

Sep 25, 2018 2:55 PM Read more >