Policy & Government

More officers and violence disrupters, plus more lights and entry points will be in effect to keep J'Ouvert safe and enjoyable.

City Council passed a bill that keeps the speed cameras activated for 30 days, giving the State Senate time to reinstate the program.

The new plan is part of the $1.

Grand Army Plaza will get a grand overhaul including a new roof, pavement, fencing, lighting, plants and trees.

The State Senate ended its legislative session in June without reauthorizing the speed camera program, Comptroller Stringer is mobilizing New Yorkers to get the program reinstated.

The state-of-the-art facility will be equipped with science labs, a gymnatorium, occupational and physical therapy spaces, art and music rooms, and a rooftop greenhouse Mayor Bill de Blasio, Councilmember Rafael Espinal and Brooklyn Borough President

City Hall in Your Borough week offers New Yorkers the opportunity to meet with city government leaders, to learn about benefits and services, and to voice their concerns and needs.

The city is rolling out the first parking meter rate increases in five years and Brooklyn will be up first. The city is upping the prices for parking meter.

The city was required to shut off speed cameras in 120 school zones as a result of the NY State Senate ending its legislative session before bringing the issue up for a vote.

A minor political party could make major waves this fall with its push for progressive legislation in support of working people Photo courtesy of Working Family Party Championing bread-and-butter causes affecting low and middle-income earners, such a