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 are spiking. Videos of Tuesday night’s protest on social media show hundreds of Orthodox Jewish men gathered in the streets of the Brooklyn neighborhood, in some cases setting bonfires by burning masks. The New York
THE STATE OF NEW YORK’S FIRST-EVER INFLATION REFUND CHECKS will be mailed to eligible residents this fall, up to $400.
Simcha Felder will return to the Council after more than a decade in the state legislature, after his landslide win in the special election.
Voters in southern Brooklyn’s 44th Council District are taking part in a special election on Tuesday to fill a seat vacated by Kalman Yeger.
Wire basket falls, hurting passer-by One person was injured when a metal basket, meant to prevent debris from elevated subway lines from falling on passers-by
De Blasio embarrassed at pool visit Mayor Bill de Blasio became embarrassed at a visit to the Kosciuszko Pool in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where a female swimmer
Cops seek men who broke into cell phone store Police are trying to find a group of suspects who were caught on camera breaking into
Package, bike thief hits Prospect Lefferts Gardens Residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens are fearful that the same person has been burglarizing their buildings, stealing bicycles and packages despite upgraded security
NEW YORK (AP) — Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on
Bleak days for NYC subway system The New York subway system as entered some of its worst days, according to The New York Times. It’s hard to say what it
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
Lentol reminder: Bump stock ban in effect Assemblymember Joseph Lentol has a reminder for New Yorkers. On Nov. 26, a new law banning bump stocks on gunswent into effect. “Gun
Adams wants Diwali declared city holiday Borough President Eric Adams is calling for New York City to declare Diwali, a South Asian holiday known as the Festival of Lights, as
Velázquez is keynote speaker at climate summit U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez will deliver the keynote address at the Climate Justice Youth Summit on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m., at
When incoming state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins was deciding on committee chairmanships for the new legislative session, she must have had Brooklyn on her mind. Stewart-Cousins tapped several of
When incoming state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins was deciding on committee chairmanships for the new legislative session, she must have had Brooklyn on her mind. In a move that
After several letters were written to the New York State Commissioner of the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding Ocean Parkway’s problematic roads, three local pols are demanding a timelier response.
Some of Brooklyn’s busy commercial strips will be getting spruced up thanks to a new program called Project Sweep—a quality-of-life initiative that will enlist developmentally disabled adults to provide weekday
The news that a Brooklyn mail carrier hoarded over 40,000 pieces – roughly 2,500 pounds – of mail meant for hundreds of residents and businesses in Flatlands and Flatbush over
The news that a Brooklyn mail carrier hoarded over 40,000 pieces – roughly 2,500 pounds – of mail meant for hundreds of residents and businesses in Flatlands and Flatbush over
On January 14, a 10-year-old boy was saved after falling down an open manhole at 49th street and 13th Avenue. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. State Senator Simcha Felder
On January 14, a 10-year-old boy was saved after falling down an open manhole at 49th street and 13th Avenue. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. State Senator Simcha Felder
Boro Park elementary school P.S. 192 is one step closer to having its own public playground. On Friday, August 30, ground was broken on 18th Avenue between 47th and 48th
If you love your plastic and paper bags, then you might want to stockpile them at home for ready re-use because several city councilmembers have teamed up to push for legislation that would require grocery and retail stores to charge customers a minimum of 10 cents per bag.
The effort is pa …In a rally outside State Senator Marty Goldens office on the afternoon of April 5, concerned citizens and residents of Bay Ridge turned out to protest Goldens opposition to a bill that would have funded the implementation of citywide speed cameras.
Since two fatal incidents involving s …
Thought youd seen the last of those old lever voting machines?
Not if a group of local legislators have their way.
State Senators Marty Golden, Diane Savino and Simcha Felder are among the elected officials calling for the return of the old voting machines, at least for municipal …
Thought you’d seen the last of those old lever voting machines? Not if a group of local legislators have their way. State Senators Marty Golden, Diane Savino and Simcha Felder
After seriously considering a run for city comptroller and flirting with the idea of running for Brooklyn borough president, southwest Brooklyn City Councilmember Domenic Recchia has announced that he will run in 2014 for Congress, with the aim of challenging incumbent Republican Congressmember M …
New York salute to veterans and military
Over 20,000 reservists, veterans and Armed Forces personnel on active duty, along with bands, floats, vintage military vehicles and Junior ROTC units, participated in last Sunday’s 93rd annual New York City Vete …
Tom McCarthy, who had the backing of the Kings County Republican Party, won over Lucretia Regina-Potter in the GOP primary in the 46th Assembly District, earning the right to take
Tom McCarthy, who had the backing of the Kings County Republican Party, won over Lucretia Regina-Potter in the GOP primary in the 46th Assembly District, earning the right to take on incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny in November, in a district that includes portions …