Policy & Government

Three New Charter Schools to Open in Brooklyn Despite Charter Cap

The three schools were initially approved to open in 2019, but were unable to move forward because of the charter cap.

Nov 20, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >

Woman Earns Jail Sentence for Stealing NY Government Funds from Brooklyn Relative

Sandra Smith, 5, reportedly kept her deceased Brooklyn relative's bank account open and took more than $450K in government money.

Nov 19, 2023 9:14 AM Read more >

New Audit Shows NYC Fails to Comply with 'Fair Share' Requirements

Waste transfer stations, parks and social services are also inequitably distributed.

Nov 19, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Woman Indicted for Defrauding Immigrants

Defendant allegedly claimed she could get green cards and help with immigration services for a fee, stole more than $38,000 from individuals.

Nov 18, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

Legal Aid Society Urges Housing Residents to Participate in NYCHA Trust Vote

Nostrand Houses is the first development to vote on whether it will join the NYCHA Public Housing Preservation Trust or not.

Nov 18, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Members of Community Board 17 Vote for More Parking Spots

Community Board 17 for November's meeting discussed composting, parking spots, construction projects and more

Nov 17, 2023 1:22 PM Read more >

US Senate Confirms Ramon Reyes as Newest Brooklyn District Court Judge

He will be only the second Latin American man on the Eastern District of New York's trial court bench.

Nov 12, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

NY Attorney General Finds US Radiology Specialists Failed to Protect Patient Data

US Radiology experienced a data breach that compromised personal and medical data of thousands.

Nov 12, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

Multiple People Indicted for Alleged Brooklyn Health Care Fraud Scheme

The group of men allegedly convinced Brooklynites and other Americans to accept unnecessary medications, resulting in over $500 million in fraudulent prescriptions to be filled.

Nov 11, 2023 9:44 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Going to Jail for Causing Own Passenger's Death in Car Crash

20-year-old Ackeem Chambers, a Bath Beach resident, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter on Sept. 9, 2023

Nov 10, 2023 9:31 AM Read more >