Policy & Government

The video posted on X shows police officers wrestling Council Member Chi Ossé down on the ground to throw handcuffs on him as a crowd gathered outside of a Bed-Stuy home mired in a years-long alleged deed theft court battle.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gases will be cut once the light rail project is in operation. Brooklynites can attend three more public workshops in May.

Linden Boulevard, between Fountain and Conduit Avenues in East New York, will be transformed to include pedestrian refuge islands and bus lanes to shorten the crossing distance on the major thoroughfare that, at points, include eight vehicular lanes.

One brother was convicted of killing a man in Sunset Park after his twin, a Brooklyn resident, planned the crime while incarcerated at Rikers Island.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is collecting rider feedback to improve reliability, safety and overall service.

Reynoso, who is running in the June 23 primary to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in NY-7, called for a 5% wealth tax on individuals who make more than $50 million.

This April, the city Administration for Children’s Services is highlighting how access to support services can protect children and strengthen families.

An inter-agency program looks to lower and issue new insurance policies for 20,000 homes next year and 100,000 homes by 2030.

Residents packed the Brooklyn Museum to come together for the Brooklyn Borough President's "State of the Borough" address.

Six new community districts across the city will have 100% trash containerization by the end of 2027, including in CD 8, which includes Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and Weeksville.