Policy & Government

New Legislation Would Fight NYC's Disturbing Black Maternal Death Rate

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has introduced new legislation to help Black parents through pregnancy, childbirth and return to work

Jul 30, 2021 8:07 PM Read more >

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Jul 30, 2021 11:17 AM Read more >

Opponents of the towers say the development will cause plants to die in the Botanical Garden, and will welcome more high-rises to Crown Heights.

Jul 29, 2021 12:11 AM Read more >

The move has come after marijuana was legalized by the State in March

Jul 27, 2021 1:10 PM Read more >

A series of hearings is being held for voters to share their voting experiences with state leaders

Jul 26, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

They demand immediate passage of reparations legislation in New York.

Jul 26, 2021 11:25 AM Read more >

Crime is down in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn as a whole.

Jul 23, 2021 11:34 AM Read more >

Are there limits to how far they can go?

Jul 21, 2021 12:51 PM Read more >

New York City politicians have sent a letter to the president asking him to create an easier pathway for Haitians seeking political asylum

Jul 21, 2021 11:11 AM Read more >

The three men allegedly threatened, punched and chased victims in two separate incidents

Jul 20, 2021 6:14 PM Read more >