Policy & Government

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 Haitis 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 >

NYC Mayoral Race Tightens as Board of Elections' Error Sows Confusion

The Board of Elections released and retracted vote tallies on Tuesday, citing a counting error, further eroding New Yorkers faith in the electoral body

Jul 1, 2021 11:04 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Lawmakers Sue NYPD Saying They Were Beaten With Bicycles at 2020 Protests

Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblymember Diana Richardson are suing Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Police Commissioner and the NYPD

Jun 28, 2021 9:20 PM Read more >