BROOKLYN – The race for the next borough president is underway. As of right now, three people are running, hoping...
Brooklyn Gun Buyback Takes 33 Guns Off New York Streets
“You know we have too many guns in the streets, and this is probably the best thing to do,” said one Brooklyn resident who wished to remain anonymous after turning in a revolver.
EXCLUSIVE: NYCHA Tenant Leaders Endorse Crystal Hudson For City Council
BROOKLYN – Tenant leaders from four New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments in the 35th Council district– which includes...
Alejandra Caraballo Runs For City Council To Uplift All In The Community
PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Alejandra Caraballo, 29, announced yesterday her run for City Council in District 35 — Fort Greene, Clinton...
“I don’t want any New Yorker to leave.” Scott Stringer Formally Enters Race for Mayor.
Brooklyn lawmakers Carroll, Salazar, Kavanagh endorse Stringer for Mayor.
Chirlane McCray Nearly Doubled Her Official Staff Payroll With Undisclosed Taxpayer-Funded Hires
The city’s First Lady officially has eight employees who support ThriveNYC and other projects. But at least 14 people on the government payroll work on her team, ahead of a potential Brooklyn borough president run.
Bushwick’s Commercial Tenants Rally for Rent Relief
Dozens of Bushwick’s small business owners and community members gathered at Wyckoff Plaza, Thursday, August 8, to rally behind efforts...
Time to Put an End to New York City’s Racist Rezonings – OPINION
Rodrigo Camarena is a candidate for New York City Council’s 38th District which includes the communities of Sunset Park and Red Hook, and portions of Borough Park, Dyker Heights, and Windsor Terrace.
Why I Hope Maya Wiley Runs For Mayor
The Democratic Primary election for the Mayor of New York is less than a year away, and it’s starting to...
Joycelyn Taylor Is Running For Mayor: From Pink Houses To Gracie Mansion
Joycelyn Taylor grew up in the Pink Houses in East New York. Back then, hers was one of the first...
Reimagining Public Safety In NYC – OPINION
Joycelyn Taylor is a candidate for Mayor in 2021 local elections.
Whitney Hu Is Running For City Council District 38
SUNSET PARK/RED HOOK – Whitney Hu, 29, announced her run for District 38 in City Council in March. A week...
Exclusive: Amber Adler Runs For City Council District 48
BRIGHTON BEACH/MIDWOOD – Amber Adler, 36, is running to represent District 48, which includes Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay,...
Edwin Raymond, One of NYPD 12, Announces Run For City Council
FLATBUSH – The race to represent Flatbush just got even more crowded. Edwin Raymond, of East Flatbush, formally announced Thursday...
To Protect Tenants, New York City Must Take the Lead
New York is in a housing crisis, exacerbated by spiraling rents that outpace residents’ incomes. Even after Albany dramatically strengthened...