Policy & Government

After revealing a $115.1 billion fiscal year 2026 executive budget on Thursday, New York City Mayor Adams said he is not worried about critics that noted the lack of reserve funds. "I'd rather listen to the bond ratings [agencies] than those who are running around just shooting from the hip," the mayor said.

About 500 bodegas across the city will be able to directly contact the NYPD through a panic button.

A 68-unit, permanently affordable, rent-stabilized housing development for older adults will be built on Third Avenue, between Bergen and Wyckoff Streets.

The House resolution honors the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network’s contributions to arts education and highlights the importance of creative learning in youth development ahead of its 73rd anniversary celebration in 2025.

Two conservative candidates are battling to represent south Brooklyn.

The $50 million project includes 71-units, including 47 supportive apartments for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.

The fiscal 2026 budget announcement kicks off negotiations with the City Council, where the two sides will have to come to an agreement by the end of June. 

The preliminary vote from the Rent Guidelines Board suggests that rent on stabilized apartments will increase in October.

Gregory Mathieu, a Canarsie resident, worked as an associate retirement benefits examiner at the city Employees' Retirement System and was accused of stealing pension checks from two retired city workers.

Bed-Stuy took steps in moving forward from an eventful few weeks during Community Education Council 16's (CEC16) Calendar and Business meeting last night at the Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business.