“A New Me, a New Mealy:” A Former Brownsville Council Member Nabs an Unexpected Primary Victory
In what could be one of most unexpected upsets in the 2021 city primary election cycle, Darlene Mealy seems to have outflanked incumbent Alicka Ampry-Samuel in the Democratic primary election for Council District 41.
City Board Approves Unusual Mid-Year Rent Increase For Stabilized Tenants
The Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents at current levels for the first six months of one-year leases, while permitting landlords to raise rent by 1.5% for the remaining six months.
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.
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’
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
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
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
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
