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Billy Richling

Billy Richling

Billy Richling is a staff reporter for Bklyner, covering politics, real estate and everything else. He lives in Flatbush, and previously worked for the Times Square Alliance.
Jan
04
Sheepshead Bay Democratic Leader Faces Calls for Resignation, Accusations of Racism After Comments About Chinese Food

Sheepshead Bay Democratic Leader Faces Calls for Resignation, Accusations of Racism After Comments About Chinese Food

District Leader Lori Maslow at a virtual Brooklyn Democratic Party event last month.A southern Brooklyn Democratic leader is facing
5 min read
Dec
31
City Plans New Shelter in Brighton Beach, But Siting and Management Raise Local Concerns

City Plans New Shelter in Brighton Beach, But Siting and Management Raise Local Concerns

100 Neptune Avenue in Brighton Beach, the site of a planned 170-bed shelter. (Image from Google Maps)The city is
4 min read
Dec
24
After Another Meeting Implodes, the Fight for the Brooklyn Democratic Party Will Head Back to Court

After Another Meeting Implodes, the Fight for the Brooklyn Democratic Party Will Head Back to Court

Recently-elected Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee Chair Tremaine Wright, who oversaw Wednesday’s meeting.The Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee’
10 min read
Dec
23
“Arbitrary, Capricious and Downright Unfair:” Brooklyn Community Boards Push Back on Budget Cuts

“Arbitrary, Capricious and Downright Unfair:” Brooklyn Community Boards Push Back on Budget Cuts

On Friday afternoon, the city’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) convened an emergency virtual meeting with the city’
4 min read
Dec
18
After Grueling Late Night Meeting, Brooklyn Democrats Approve Party Reforms

After Grueling Late Night Meeting, Brooklyn Democrats Approve Party Reforms

Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee Chair Carlo Scissura at Wednesday’s virtual meeting.After a punishing virtual meeting [https://www.
4 min read
Dec
17
Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

Via Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterWith coronavirus cases on the rise again [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/ny-hospitalizations-soar-64-in-2-weeks-daily-deaths-top-100-mayor-calls-for-pause-in-nyc/2783378/] in
4 min read
Dec
15
NYCHA, Jason Korn again top Public Advocate’s list of worst landlords

NYCHA, Jason Korn again top Public Advocate’s list of worst landlords

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at a virtual press conference announcing the release of the 2020 Worst Landlords Watchlist on December
4 min read
Dec
08
City Council Sub-Committee Approves Upzoning at 312 Coney Island Ave

City Council Sub-Committee Approves Upzoning at 312 Coney Island Ave

The City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning voted yesterday to approve a residential upzoning [https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/
2 min read
Dec
04
“F*cking Progressives”: At Brooklyn Democratic Party Meeting, Internal Divisions Laid Bare

“F*cking Progressives”: At Brooklyn Democratic Party Meeting, Internal Divisions Laid Bare

The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday night lasted over four hours [https://www.youtube.com/watch?
7 min read
Dec
02
Brooklyn Democratic Party Accused of Pushing “Undemocratic” Rule Change

Brooklyn Democratic Party Accused of Pushing “Undemocratic” Rule Change

The Brooklyn Democratic Party is making moves to reduce its reliance on the gender binary. But some say those moves
4 min read