police and fire
Two Teens Indicted in Fatal Shooting Outside Midwood Charter School
The teenagers, both from Flatbush, were charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Devonte Lewis outside Urban Dove Charter School on April 29th.
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.
Real Estate
Brooklyn Community Board 6 Approves Gowanus Rezoning with Conditions
Brooklyn Community Board 6's advisory vote conditions approval for the contentious rezoning proposal on funding for nearby NYCHA housing, among other asks.
Cuomo Says New York’s State of Emergency Will End After Thursday
Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing the end of New York’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on Wednesday, June 23rd. (Image: Governor’s office) Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that he will formally end the 15-month-long emergency declaration he imposed to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic. Given New York’s progress in
Election 2021
The Next Mayor Will Be From Brooklyn, And Other Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary
A winding and contentious primary election season came to a rainy end yesterday, as Brooklynites and New Yorkers across the city headed to the polls to cast their vote for primaries in a range of citywide elected offices. A total of 750,000 Democrats and 51,000 Republicans voted across
Election 2021
On Primary Election Day, a Chance to Shape Brooklyn’s Future
Tuesday, June 22nd, marks a crucially important moment in the life of New York City: primary election day - the day Democratic primary voters will decide who will be our next elected representatives as the city emerges from a devastating pandemic that has killed over 33,000 New Yorkers. Our
Odds and Ends: Pre-Election Day Tidbits from Around the Borough
From top left: Brooklyn Council District 33 candidates Elizabeth Adams, April Somboun, Victoria Cambranes and Sabrina Gates; District 40 Candidates Edwin Raymond and Josue Pierre; District 48 candidate Heshy Tischler; and Kings County Civil Court 7th District candidates Carmen Pacheco and Keisha Alleyne. Election day [https://vote.nyc/] is tomorrow,
Prospect Park Alliance Kicks Off Restoration of Lefferts Historic House, Unveils “Juneteenth Way” Designation
The Lefferts Historic House in 2014. (Image: Paul Martinka/Prospect Park Alliance) A 238-year-old structure in Brooklyn’s backyard is getting an update, along with installations intended to recognize Brooklyn’s African and African-American history. The Prospect Park Alliance, the nonprofit that oversees the park, joined city Parks Department leaders
politics
Some Brooklyn Poll Workers Receive Letter Telling Them to Support Party-Backed Candidates
Politics
In Council District 38, Candidates Seek to Represent a Mosaic of Communities
For the last eight years, this complicated district has been represented by Council Member Carlos Menchaca. Those vying to replace him will have to compete for votes across varied constituencies and geographies.
Election 2021
In District 36 Council Race, Will Bed-Stuy’s Political Old Guard Hold Firm?
Progressives versus moderates. Insiders versus outsiders. A generational battle. Candidates and stakeholders have used all those framings to describe the Democratic primary for Brooklyn’s Council District 36, which includes Bed-Stuy and northern Crown Heights. The contest hinges not just on concerns about housing and public safety, but also on
elections 2021
Billionaire-Funded PAC Calls Progressive Candidates "Too Dangerous" in New Mailers
A PAC funded by real estate and business executives dropped over $300,000 on mailers attacking progressive candidates as "too dangerous for the City Council" while boosting more moderate ones.
elections 2021
In District 48, a Democratic Stalwart Faces Off Against a Former Republican
It’s been a tough few months for southern Brooklyn’s Council District 48. The district, which includes the neighborhoods of Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Homecrest, and Midwood, has struggled with stubbornly high COVID rates and pandemic-related misinformation, even as vaccines have become widely available. An increase in