Policy & Government

The 2025 New York City Charter Revision Commission has released a set of proposals aimed at tackling the housing crisis and boosting civic participation, inviting New Yorkers to weigh in before they head to the ballot.

New Yorkers interested in joining the NYPD now have easier access to take the police officer exam, thanks to new monthly testing dates, waived application fees and a reduced age requirement aimed at boosting recruitment across the city.

Despite new policies and plans, homelessness in New York continues to grow, fuelled by high demand, low supply and bureaucratic delays, according to a report from the Coalition for the Homeless.

Federal authorities say two Brooklyn employees abused inside knowledge of corporate deals to make over $1.9 million in a sophisticated trading scheme.

The MTA has approved a $249 million project to protect and extend the life of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge’s suspension cables, aiming to secure a vital transportation link between Brooklyn and Staten Island for decades to come.

New York City recorded the lowest level of traffic deaths during the first six months of 2025, with fatalities down 32% compared to the first six months of last year.

Since the spring of 2022, the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center and Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center at The Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan provided over 200,000 vaccinations and enrolled 50,000 children in city public schools.

Brownsville and Crown Heights saw notable drops in homicides and shootings, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney.

As the state starts to consider issuing additional gaming licenses, the City Council approved a rezoning plan for The Coney, a casino development that has divided the oceanfront community, the Brooklyn Paper reported.

Riders of B17, B26, B74 and B103 bus lines should see faster service starting this week.