Policy & Government

Brooklyn Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Charges

Members of the Real Ryte street gang pleaded guilty for their connection to a gang war with a rival crew.

Oct 11, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

NY Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks in Support of Israel

Oct 10, 2023 2:34 AM Read more >

Thirteen Members of the 'Route Boys' Convicted Of Drug Trafficking

The Route Boys have committed burglaries of pharmacies and convenience stores in Nassau, Suffolk, Kings and Queens Counties from 2020 through June 2022

Oct 10, 2023 2:16 AM Read more >

What You Missed at the Jewel Streets Neighborhood Plan Workshop

The workshop for the neighborhood plan discussed severe flooding issues, climate risks and the future of an empty city-owned lot in Cypress Hills.

Oct 9, 2023 10:46 AM Read more >

Six Defendants Charged with Conspiring to Traffic Narcotics

Undercover investigation of open-air drug deals took place in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Oct 7, 2023 6:15 AM Read more >

Frank James Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sunset Park Subway Mass Shooting

Defendant fired 32 rounds, wounding 10 victims before his gun jammed on crowded N train subway car

Oct 6, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Gains New 121-Unit Affordable Housing Development

Herkimer Gardens offers affordable and supportive homes for older New Yorkers, a health care facility, and food pantry

Oct 5, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

BK Borough President Releases Comprehensive Plan For Brooklyn

The more than 200-page plan focuses on addressing housing and public health issues throughout the borough.

Oct 5, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Why Are These Ocean Hill-Brownsville Residents Concerned About This Affordable Housing Development?

During Community Board 16's monthly meeting, members and local pols raised several questions and concerns regarding an application to develop housing on a lot in Ocean Hill-Brownsville.

Oct 2, 2023 12:14 PM Read more >

Composting Comes to Brooklyn: What You Should Know

Sanitation workers will now pick up compost items from residents in Brooklyn who separate their food scraps and yard waste from the trash as part of a citywide composting program that will become mandatory in 2025.

Oct 2, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >