Policy & Government

For the first time in 125 years, a new school is coming to Greenpoint. But some residents are concerned it sits too close to a former plastics manufacturing site.

The New York City Department of Transportation on Monday said it wants to redesign Conduit Avenue in Brooklyn and Queens, a major, arterial street that connects Atlantic Avenue and Linden Boulevard. There have been more than 40 severe injuries and five traffic deaths in the past five years.

The largest budget the state has every passed includes money for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a one-time check inflation rebate check and more.

After federal authorities indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams with corruption charges, they continued to gather evidence and was expanding the now-dismissed criminal case against him, according to legal papers released on Friday.

A new report by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander reveals tenant representation in Housing Court has dropped sharply since 2021, leaving thousands of people without legal counsel as eviction filings surge citywide.

Bay Ridge residents are calling on the New York Representative to defend Medicaid Expansion that provides health coverage to 58,000 low-income workers in NY District 11.

At a public meeting at Red Hook Neighborhood School on Thursday evening, residents objected to the 7,700 housing units proposed in the most recent Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan.

Independent Jerry Chan and Democrat Susan Zhuang will fight for voters' attention in south Brooklyn in the November general election.

During a real estate conference on Wednesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he wants to turn an outdated building at 395 Flatbush Avenue Ext. into a residential tower with over 1,000 apartments.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he is allocating $32 million in permanent funding to the city's Sanitation Department to provide weekend cleaning crews and other litter programs. In Brooklyn, Canarsie Park, Commodore Barry Park, Marine Park, Prospect Park and Sunset Park will see additional staff.