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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.
Jun
17
In Council District 38, Candidates Seek to Represent a Mosaic of Communities

In Council District 38, Candidates Seek to Represent a Mosaic of Communities

9 min read
Jun
14
In District 36 Council Race, Will Bed-Stuy’s Political Old Guard Hold Firm?

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
10 min read
Jun
11
Billionaire-Funded PAC Calls Progressive Candidates "Too Dangerous" in New Mailers

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.
4 min read
Jun
10
In District 48, a Democratic Stalwart Faces Off Against a Former Republican

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
6 min read
Jun
09
The Power Brokers Shaping the Council District 40 Race

The Power Brokers Shaping the Council District 40 Race

This year’s city elections mark the end of an era for Central Brooklyn’s 40th Council District: for the
6 min read
Jun
07
AOC’s PAC Backs Slate of Brooklyn Council Candidates, Along with Maya Wiley for Mayor

AOC’s PAC Backs Slate of Brooklyn Council Candidates, Along with Maya Wiley for Mayor

Progressive Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced support this weekend for over 20 Council candidates in ten Brooklyn races through her political action committee (PAC), along with a mayoral endorsement for Maya Wiley.
2 min read
Jun
04
Tenants and Elected Officials Call on Texas Board of Ed to Divest from Firm Evicting Brooklyn Tenants

Tenants and Elected Officials Call on Texas Board of Ed to Divest from Firm Evicting Brooklyn Tenants

Elected officials, tenants and activists gathered outside a Park Slope building on Friday to announce a divestment campaign against an equity firm that has sought to force Brooklyn renters out of their apartments after buying up residential buildings during the pandemic.
3 min read
Jun
03
Bed-Stuy Restoration Corp. Calls on State to Develop ‘Central Brooklyn Food Hub,’ Plans Pilot Programs

Bed-Stuy Restoration Corp. Calls on State to Develop ‘Central Brooklyn Food Hub,’ Plans Pilot Programs

A local community organization wants the state to fund a ‘Central Brooklyn Food Hub’ it says would increase access to
3 min read
Jun
02
Lincoln Restler a Favorite as Williamsburg’s Orthodox Leaders Meet to Discuss Council District 33 Endorsement

Lincoln Restler a Favorite as Williamsburg’s Orthodox Leaders Meet to Discuss Council District 33 Endorsement

Update June 20th, 2021: Since this piece was published, candidate Lincoln Restler received the formal endorsement of several Satmar leaders
7 min read
Jun
01
Opponents of North Brooklyn Pipeline Announce Gas Bill Strike

Opponents of North Brooklyn Pipeline Announce Gas Bill Strike

A community coalition is calling on Brooklyn residents to withhold National Grid utility payments in protest against a controversial natural
3 min read