As New Yorkers gear up for one of the most talked-about mayoral elections in recent memory, Judge Claudia DePeyster is reminding Brooklyn voters not to overlook another key part of the ballot: local judicial races. Early Voting Begins October 25 Across New York City DePeyster, who is running for Kings County Supreme Court, said these […]
Mayor Eric Adams made a big announcement on Tuesday, as he unveiled a comprehensive plan that would make the Jewel Streets neighborhood, which includes portions of Brooklyn and Queens, a more secure, resilient, and reasonably priced place to live. This project is worth $146 million and will build the foundation for up to 5,000 new […]
Independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is signaling a willingness to build a bipartisan coalition, even if it means offering his rival, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, a position in his potential administration. The offer, hinted at during a Tuesday radio appearance, comes as Cuomo seeks to close the polling gap with Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani ahead […]
Judge Juliet P. Howard, a respected member of the Kings County Housing Court, has officially launched her campaign to serve as Judge of the Kings County Civil Court in Brooklyn’s 6th Municipal District. The district includes neighborhoods such as Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Kensington, and Midwood. A Campaign Built on […]
Brian L. Gotlieb, Civil Court Judge in Brooklyn, has officially announced his campaign for Kings County Supreme Court. Gotlieb brings decades of legal and community experience to his bid for one of Brooklyn’s most prominent judicial seats. From Civil Court to Supreme Court Judge Gotlieb was elected to the Civil Court in 2022. Since then, […]
Hon. Jacqueline D. Williams, an Acting Supreme Court Justice in Kings County and longtime Family Court Judge, has officially launched her campaign for Kings County Supreme Court. The announcement marks a new chapter in her nearly 25-year legal and judicial career dedicated to fairness, public service, and the people of Brooklyn. A Lifelong Commitment to […]
Civil rights attorney Chidi A. Eze has officially announced his candidacy for Kings County Civil Court Judge in the 4th Municipal District, which covers Brownsville, East New York, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Canarsie, Crown Heights, and East Flatbush. Early voting begins October 25 and runs through November 2, with Election Day set for November 4, 2025. From Nigeria […]
Survivors of sexual abuse, joined by advocates and City Council members, rallied outside City Hall this week to demand immediate action on Intro. 1297, legislation that would strengthen protections for victims of gender-motivated violence. Survivors Call for Justice After Court Dismissals The bill responds to a recent court decision that dismissed hundreds of lawsuits, many […]
The Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS Queens) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters, “La Casita,” in Elmhurst on Monday with a visit from U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. On September 2, the non-profit officially moved into its new location at 94-33 Corona Avenue, thanks to $2.4 million in federal community improvement financing obtained through […]
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board voted Tuesday to approve a slate of fare and toll increases set to take effect in January, impacting millions of New Yorkers who rely on subways, buses, and commuter rail. Subway and Bus Fare Increase Beginning in January, the base subway and bus fare will rise from $2.90 to […]