Policy & Government

The 15-year-old victim was approached in Harlem and lured to Brooklyn, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.

Fortress Investment Group, U.S. Immigration Fund, Cirrus and LCOR formed a joint venture to take over the development of Pacific Park, which stalled after the current owner fell into financial trouble.

On an average weekday, there were 457 illegally parked vehicles in Downtown Brooklyn, according to a new report released by City Council Member Lincoln Restler.

A $1.4M renovation brings new life to John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge, adding improved paths, benches and a new entrance.

The Climate Action Grants program celebrated Brooklyn residents for leading grassroots sustainability projects that benefit thousands of public housing neighbors.

The base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride is increasing 10 cents to $3 starting in January 2026.

A key advisory committee on Monday voted against bringing a casino to Coney Island.

In her first "State of Our Schools" address, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos said the school system will be expanding help for students in homeless shelters, create a new dashboard to track progress on various initiatives and provide additional resources for struggling readers.

Scammers are sending text messages, emails and direct mail falsely claiming that New Yorkers must submit payment information to receive an Inflation Refund Check.

Michael Jafferakos, who worked for Our Lady of Grace Gravesend Athletic Association, was arrested by Homeland Security agents at his home in Brooklyn on Thursday.