Policy & Government

Brooklyn Men Arraigned for Hate Crimes Charged After Attacking Jewish People Outside Synagogues

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

Jul 20, 2021 6:14 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

Overall, crime is down in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, and Brooklyn as a whole.

Jul 16, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Gov. Cuomo, BK Borough President Eric Adams Talk Gun Violence Solutions in Brooklyn

The governor joined the NYC Democratic mayoral candidate and other community leaders at the Lennox Road Baptist Church in Brooklyn

Jul 15, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

East Flatbush Postal Worker Arrested for Stealing $3M Worth of Postal Money Orders

The USPS workers also stole unemployment benefits cards and more than $42,000 in cash

Jul 15, 2021 10:03 AM Read more >

Ranked-Choice Voting Was a 'Mixed Bag' in Brownsville, Says Latrice Walker

The state lawmaker will hold a public hearing to review the 2021 primary election experience.

Jul 9, 2021 8:37 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, but down in Brooklyn as a whole.

Jul 9, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Politicians 'Heartbroken' Over Assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse

Moïse was gunned down in his home early Wednesday morning

Jul 8, 2021 7:24 PM Read more >

Eric Adams, Antonio Reynoso Declare Victory in Primary Election, Along With Slate of BK Council Candidates

Eric Adams and Antonio Reynoso top their races after BOE updates unofficial results.

Jul 7, 2021 12:41 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

Overall, crime is down in Crown Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Jul 2, 2021 5:08 PM Read more >

14 Alleged ‘Babiiez’ Gang Members Charged in Indictment That Includes 11 Shootings

The Brooklyn District Attorney announced the charges on Thursday

Jul 2, 2021 9:52 AM Read more >