Pols tour Rikers Island as the debate over bail reform continues
STATEWIDE — State lawmakers held a press conference on Thursday following an unannounced...
Around Brooklyn: Rose supports act to end ‘Muslim ban’
Rose supports act to end ‘Muslim ban’ U.S. Rep. Max Rose...
Progressive legislative candidates push inmate release measures during COVID crisis
A group of progressive legislative candidates are urging their would-be colleagues...
Around Brooklyn: Public schools cancel parent-teacher meetings
Public schools cancel parent-teacher meetings Public schools in Brooklyn canceled in...
Brooklyn ‘institution’ Sen. Montgomery to retire, backing Wright
Brooklyn State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery has served in the state legislature since...
Brooklyn Democratic Socialists narrow their sights on four 2020 candidates
On the heels of a competitive effort in June’s Queens district...