The New York City Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the results of the Republican primary for City Council District 47, even as a cloud of alleged voter fraud looms over the race and the agency itself. George Sarantopoulos officially defeated Brooklyn GOP chair Richie Barsamian by just 16 votes following a hand recount triggered […]
On any given day in Kings County Family Court, you’ll find Judge Jacqueline D. Williams listening intently from the bench, not just to legal arguments, but to the human stories that shape them. With nearly 27 years in public service, Williams has carved out a judicial path guided by empathy, rooted in her Brooklyn upbringing, […]
After being proposed 17 years ago, a long-awaited reconstruction project in the Bronx is finally getting the green light. A $45 million contract to repair a particularly dangerous route in West Farms was awarded by the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), according to a notice published in the City Record on […]
A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C. announced Monday they are suing the Trump administration to stop what they call an “illegal data grab” targeting food stamp recipients. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, challenges a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for personal information about all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
As Republicans in states like Texas move to redraw congressional districts in their favor ahead of 2026, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she’s seriously considering restarting her state’s redistricting process despite legal hurdles. Governor Says She’s Exploring Her Options “We do a redistricting every 10 years, but there are other states that are violating […]
Interactive Art, Culture, and Family Fun at Success Community Garden The Brooklyn Museum is rolling out a fresh way to engage with communities across the borough, literally. On Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Museum on Wheels will make its East New York stop at the Success Community Garden, located at 461 Williams Ave., offering […]
In a fiery statement that reverberated across New York’s political landscape, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas (D-60th District) condemned New York City Comptroller Brad Lander for what she called a reckless and dangerous smear against Mayor Eric Adams. Lander, during a televised interview on Inside City Hall with political anchor Errol Louis, alluded to the possibility of Mayor Adams […]
In a neighborhood too often underserved when it comes to access to creative infrastructure, a new vision is taking root—one that champions innovation, opportunity, and community. The Youth Design Center (YDC), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dedicated to unlocking the potential of young people through design and technology, has officially launched The Corner by YDC, Brownsville’s first-ever […]
More than 1,100 attorneys at The Legal Aid Society were planning to strike on Friday, July 25, 2025, but that strike has been averted for now after they reached a tentative agreement with its union. Contract Vote Looms The breakthrough came just two days before the union’s planned strike deadline. The attorneys, who are represented […]
New York City families will see expanded access to after-school programs this fall, as Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of 40 new sites serving 5,000 elementary students. This marks the first step toward his administration’s ambitious goal of universal after-school access. The Goal Is 20,000 More Seats by 2027 Funded by a $21 million […]