News
Councilmember Jumaane Williams opposes the current form of Intro 182, along with Councilmember Brad Lander (Photo courtesy Jumaane Williams’ office)Brooklyn Councilmembers Brad Lander and Jumaane Williams have come out in opposition of part of the Right to Know Act, calling the current iteration of Intro 182 [http://legistar.council.
News
Local lawmakers spoke out strongly against the House passage of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity act, which would force New York to allow out-of-staters to carry concealed weapons in the city. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/38?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%
News
Councilman Jumaane Williams. (Photo by William Alatriste/NYC Council)As part of his bid for the role of Speaker of the New York City Council, Councilmember Jumaane Williams (D-45) has released a plan for the “Next Chapter for New York City,” suggesting a number of ways to improve the city
News
(Photo: PROSergey Galyonkin [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergesegal/6925099745/] / Flickr)A new bill improving the privacy and protection of New Yorkers’ personal data when collected by the city was passed by the city council yesterday, November 16. The bill, Intro 1588-A [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=
Announcements
Cold weather is definitely here, but there’s still plenty activities to get you outside this weekend! Bundle up, brave the elements and enjoy all Brooklyn has to offer! Chow down on Thai ice cream or check out the world of podcasting, or revel in Verdi’s classic “La Traviata”