The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn (FIAO), a not-for-profit, charitable community service organization.
Brooklyn Democrats are congratulating Dr. Larry He, who will serve as the new district leader for Assembly District 47.
Editors’ Note: The game of politics on both sides of the aisle is usually won by consensus and unity. Recently, the Kings County Democratic County
New leader is first woman to hold post BOROUGHWIDE — The Brooklyn Democratic Party elected Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte its new chairperson on Jan. 20, making
CONEY ISLAND — An effort by Councilmember Mark Treyger to revive a grassroots Democratic Party club got a jumpstart on Dec. 17 when the organization
Subway station visits, walking streets brings him close to voters The 2020 Census will do more than count the number of people living in America.
Subscribe to Brooklyn this Week: iTunes Spotify Stitcher Black and Latino students make up the majority of the city’s public schools, yet are the minority
Asian-American parents claim their kids are being unfairly targeted by the mayor’s plan Southwest Brooklyn’s Asian-American community, up in arms over Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to eliminate the do-or-die
Southwest Brooklyn’s Asian-American community, up in arms over Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to eliminate the do-or-die entrance exam for the city’s elite high schools, is busy planning its next
Pol Says Kings Highway Platform Has Cracked Walls, Leaks, Mold The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is spending a hefty $396 million to renovate seven subway stations along the N line
Tricks and treats! Assemblymember William Colton, who represents Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights, held his annual Halloween candy giveaway on Weds., Oct. 31, at his community office, 155
Democracy can be costly, particularly, it seems, if you’re running for City Council in southwestern Brooklyn. On August 3, the New York City Campaign Finance Board released information about its
Duty called as firefighters rushed out of a performance in the community room of the King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation to take an emergency call, missing part of a concert
Another two Democrats have officially entered the race for City Council in the 43rd District in Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst to replace Vincent Gentile, who has been serving
Democratic District Leader Kevin Peter Carroll is poised to join the race to replace term-limited City Councilmember Vincent Gentile. Carroll told this paper on Tuesday, February 7 that an email
Democratic District Leader Nancy Tong, the first Asian-American elected official in Brooklyn, has decided to run to succeed City Councilmember Vincent Gentile, who is term-limited. The race was already heating
Just one week after they hand-delivered a batch of signed petitions against the proposed Southwest Brooklyn waste transfer station to City Hall, a trio of local leaders unveiled a bevy
With petitions signed and signatures in hand, three local community leaders took to City Hall on Wednesday, August 26, in hopes of getting the mayor’s attention in regards to the
After several months of dealing with what they contend are unsanitary conditions at 8750 Bay Parkway, residents—disgusted with excess trash, pests and other building maintenance issues—have put their foot down
A warm, spring Sunday saw a warm-hearted celebration on April 19 as Assemblymember William Colton honored some of Southwest Brooklyn’s hard-working local ladies with the “Women of Distinction” award. The
Bensonhurst’s Bravest, Engine Company 253, remained humble in the face of accolades from Assemblymember William Colton and 47th Assembly District Leader Nancy Tong, who visited the firefighters at their 86th
Bensonhurst’s Bravest, Engine Company 253, remained humble in the face of accolades from Assemblymember William Colton and 47th Assembly District Leader Nancy Tong, who visited the firefighters at their 86th