Policy & Government

MTA to Rollback Planned Upgrades, as Congestion Pricing is Nixed

ADA improvements and the adoption of electric buses will now likely be paused, the MTA said.

Jun 11, 2024 9:13 AM Read more >

Hochul Lauds Crackdown on Youth Social Media Use

Once signed into law, social media companies must restrict addictive feeds for users under 18.

Jun 10, 2024 12:08 PM Read more >

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 >