Former Brooklyn City Councilmember Chaim Deutsch was sentenced to three months in prison on Thursday for failing to pay more than $82,000 in taxes related to his personal real estate management firm. Deutsch, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion in April and was expelled from the City Council soon afterward, will also have to pay a fine of $5,000 as
After City Councilmember Chaim Deutsch (D-Brighton Beach-Manhattan Beach-Gravesend-Midwood) was expelled on Tuesday following his guilty plea to federal charges of evading $82,000 in taxes, his
A New York City Council member was expelled following his guilty plea to federal charges of evading $82,000 in taxes. Council member Chaim Deutsch, a
Brooklyn Councilmember Chaim Deutsch (D-Brighton Beach-Manhattan Beach-Sheepshead Bay-Homecrest-Midwood) pleaded guilty on Thursday to filing a false tax return in connection with funds he received from
Borough Park erupted in protests after Gov. Andrew Cuomo moved to reinstate restrictions on houses of worship, schools and businesses in areas where coronavirus cases
Deutsch brings drive-in movie to his district City Councilmember Chaim Deutsch (D-Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Brighton Beach-Midwood) is inviting families from throughout his district to join a
Rose supports professionals’ mental health bill U.S. Rep. Max Rose (D-Southern Brooklyn-Staten Island) joined fellow congressmembers in introducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection
With a big lead over a large group of opponents, it appears U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke will win the Democratic primary in the 9th Congressional District. “While there are still
De Blasio confirms: Chirlane interested in Brooklyn BP job New York City first lady Chirlane McCray is seriously considering a run for Brooklyn borough president, Mayor Bill de Blasio said
Beloved Xaverian baseball coach dies John Joseph Woods, educator and baseball coach at Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge for 38 years, died on Saturday, according to the Brooklyn Reporter
BOROUGHWIDE — As police stepped up patrols in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods following a series of shocking attacks on Jews in Brooklyn and elsewhere, residents reacted with shock and anger to
BOROUGHWIDE — The Bay Democrats ushered in the holidays by hosting the group’s sixth annual dinner, where civic and business leaders were the center of attention when they were presented
Treyger shocked at anti-Semitic attack Councilmember Mark Treyger expressed shock and anger at the discovery of a swastika on a bench in Coney Island on Friday. “I was informed by
Velázquez demands answers from National Grid U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez is leading an effort by seven members of New York City’s congressional delegation to get answers from National Grid as
Limited F train express service began Monday in Brooklyn to the delight of some local electeds, who hopped on the inaugural ride. Starting Monday, two peak-hour Manhattan-bound F trains will
MIDWOOD — Mourning the death of 10-year-old Enzo Farachio who was killed when he was struck by an out-of-control SUV while he was waiting for a bus on a busy
MIDWOOD — A 10-year-old boy was killed yesterday when an SUV went out of control, striking him while he was waiting for a bus on a busy Midwood thoroughfare. On
Deutsch, Ampry-Samuel secure funds for veterans program Two Brooklyn city councilmembers have secured more than $300,000 in city funding for a nonprofit group that provides employment and housing services for
Faizal Coto, the firefighter who was beaten to death on the Belt Parkway in December, will soon be memorialized with a dedicated intersection — just outside the firehouse where he
BY GABRIELLE GUZ Nearly 80 years after Police Officer Leon Fox was killed there in the line of duty, the corner of Surf Avenue and West 12th Street was co-named
On a Saturday night in 1941, Patrolman Leon Fox was gunned down on the job. Tonight, more than 75 years later, he will be memorialized at the corner of West
A trio of Brooklyn legislators are a part of a new legislative coalition calling on the mayor to ditch the city’s “divisive” schools chancellor. Queens Councilmember Robert Holden wrote to
A trio of Brooklyn legislators are a part of a new legislative coalition calling on the mayor to ditch the city’s “divisive” schools chancellor. Queens Councilmember Robert Holden wrote to
Despite crime in New York City dropping to record lows, hate crimes throughout the city have increased dramatically, leading to the expedited arrival of a new hate crime prevention office
A Brooklyn councilmember pulled $500,000 in funding from the Luna Park Housing Corporation days after the women in charge of the Coney Island affordable housing complex were arrested for allegedly
The street corner of a Coney Island firehouse may soon bear the name of a fallen member. Community Board 13 voted Wednesday to support an application to co-name the corner
Private security guards would patrol churches, mosques and synagogues on the city’s dime if a bill sponsored by three Brooklyn elected officials is approved by the City Council. Democratic Councilmembers
Private security guards would patrol churches, mosques and synagogues on the city’s dime if a bill sponsored by three Brooklyn elected officials is approved by the City Council. Democratic Councilmembers
UPDATE (March 8 at 11:30 a.m.): An 11-year-old boy was taken into custody Thursday in connection to the threat. We received the following statement from the Department of Education: “Safety
Elected officials and community members gathered on Friday outside the Sheepshead Bay restaurant where three people were fatally attacked last week, calling on the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to declare
Councilmember Chaim Deutsch, a Democrat who represents a district stretching from Manhattan Beach to Midwood, has been accused of actively working against gay rights. Deutsch, according to Gay City News,
It was a great day for avid fans of the Coney Island Boardwalk. On Thursday, August 9, elected officials and Coney fanatics gathered on the Boardwalk at West 12th Street
It was only a formality, but a vote taken by the City Council on July 18 sealed the deal for the Coney Island Boardwalk to become an official landmark. On
The storied Coney Island Boardwalk has been deemed a scenic landmark, 95 years to the day after its opening. The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) voted on Tuesday, May 15 to
Brooklynites testified on Tuesday, April 17 in hopes of convincing the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to designate the Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk – first opened in 1923 – a scenic
The storied Coney Island Boardwalk is one step closer to receiving landmark designation. The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 17 in regards to