Policy & Government

Running to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, the upstate congresswoman is poised to steer New York rightward, echoing “America First” and Trump-aligned policies. Learn more about Stefanik and other political headlines impacting Brooklyn voters.

Four Brooklyn high schools will take part in a financial literacy pilot program where students and their families can open up bank accounts through the school.

A former Midwood lawyer stole 11 properties in Bedford-Stuyvesant, East Flatbush, Canarsie, East New York and Ocean Hill, among other neighborhoods, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

New ferry routes, taking effect on Dec. 8, includes connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn, and adding a one-seat ride to Wall Street and Midtown Manhattan from Red Hook and Atlantic Avenue.

Starting Nov. 15, veterans and city employees will receive a 10% housing lottery preference through NYC Housing Connect.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has opened applications for aspirant community leaders to join the borough's 18 community boards.

Tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration is costing New Yorkers about $4,200 a year, a new state report found.

The NYPD failed to respond to about 85% of Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests for body-worn camera footage, according to a new audit from the city Comptroller's office.

The new plan will add seating to more than 8,700 bus stops citywide.

The city will hire 5,000 new NYPD officers by 2029, raising the uniformed headcount to 40,000, the highest level in 20 years.