Policy & Government

The two elected officials are concerned that a city program aimed to fix distressed properties may defraud Brooklyn homeowners

From rent control to passing criminal justice reform packages, Brooklyn senators are poised to unstick legislation that has been previously stalled.

The proposal would consolidate the industry and lead to job losses affecting particularly workers who were formerly incarcerated, says Cornegy

According to a new city report, the free program has been saving thousands of tenants from eviction

State exam opponents are concerned that standardized tests do not adequately gauge student performance and are used to penalize under-performing schools.

Senator Parker, Assemblymember Walker and advocates discussed the benefits of solar energy for New Yorkers of all income levels.

The two-term councilmember plans to advocate for a more livable and greener New York City.

Supporters hope the bill will prevent landlords from keeping storefronts vacant; opponents call it a rent control scheme.

A Flatbush woman was punched and stabbed by a man who yelled racist and misogynistic slurs as she stepped off a train on Friday evening.

The pilot program would create more affordable housing within existing buildings while bringing illegal units up to code