Policy & Government

BK DA Seizes 70 Domains Targeting Russian Community in Cryptocurrency Scam

More than 20 Brooklyn victims were scammed out of $1 million via Facebook ads.

Jun 9, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

City Provides $125M to Continue School Programs

Jun 9, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

DOE to Send Students Home With Safe Gun Storage Tips

The announcement comes in wake of a shooting involving two school-age children in Brooklyn.

Jun 8, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Walk Through Brooklyn With This Abolitionist History Audio Tour

The self-guided audio tour explores Brooklyn’s role in the national abolitionist movement.

Jun 7, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

City To Tighten Moped, Scooter Enforcement in Attempt to Reduce Crime

The police have already removed over 13,000 illegal two-wheeled vehicles.

Jun 7, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Mayor Welcomes Border Tightening by President Biden

The mayor discussed how the president's executive order stemming the flow of migrants will help the city, and other matters during his regular Tuesday press briefing at City Hall.

Jun 5, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

Governor Halts Congestion Pricing

Citing the rising cost of living, the governor instructed the MTA to "indefinitely pause the program."

Jun 5, 2024 11:43 AM Read more >

Download This Map to Find All The Public Loos in Brooklyn

The City is making it easier for New Yorkers to find a public bathroom, quick.

Jun 4, 2024 11:13 AM Read more >

Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant Shelters

There are about 4,000 asylum seekers living in two adjacent shelters on Hall and Ryerson Streets. Residents said they want the City to better manage the shelters and migrant activities.

Jun 3, 2024 1:49 PM Read more >

State Looks to Protect Young Employees

The Youth Workers Bill of Rights outlines minimum wage, anti-discrimination policies and other protections for workers under 18.

Jun 2, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >