Policy & Government

Sheepshead Bay Science Team Heads to Olympiad Nationals This Weekend

I.S. 98 is the first New York City public school to qualify for the National Science Olympiad Tournament.

May 23, 2024 12:32 PM Read more >

Adams Defends NYPD's Response in Pro-Palestinian Protest in Bay Ridge

The mayor also came under scrutiny for his conversation with pro-Israeli business leaders during his weekly press briefing.

May 22, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

Students to Start New School Year With OMNY Cards

The MTA is trying to speed up the phase out of MetroCards.

May 22, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

NY OKs Construction of Offshore Wind Farm, Energy Will Be Piped Into Brooklyn

The 810MW Empire Wind 1 project will provide enough renewable electricity to power 388,000 homes.

May 21, 2024 10:12 AM Read more >

Housing Lottery Opens For Units in Brighton Beach, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg

There are three Brooklyn buildings with affordable housing units available via lottery.

May 21, 2024 9:41 AM Read more >

City to Start Evicting Single Adult Migrants Who Hit 30-Day Shelter Limit

About 250 single adults currently staying in emergency shelters will likely be forced to leave this week, according to City Hall.

May 20, 2024 9:12 AM Read more >

Let DOT Know Your Thoughts About Your Neighborhood's Truck Routes

The online public feedback period ends on June 30.

May 20, 2024 9:07 AM Read more >

NYCHA to Open Section 8 Housing Voucher Waitlist in June

The application period starts on midnight on Monday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 9.

May 20, 2024 8:39 AM Read more >

Settlement Forces DoorDash To Stop Discriminatory Hiring Practices

DoorDash will reform hiring practices and will pay $75,000 to applicants who were illegally rejected.

May 19, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Commission on Racial Equity Announces New Commissioners, Roadmap

The commission will now engage with community leaders to collect feedback.

May 19, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >