Apr. 7, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann In the midst of New York City’s worst housing crisis in half a century, a coalition of tenant organizations, local residents , and elected officials gathered in Sunset Park on April 6, demanding a rent freeze for the next four years. City Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member…
Nov. 29, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York State and city elected officials joined forces on Tuesday to support a new bill which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the boom of e-commerce warehouses in New York, and the massive amounts of trucks needed to transport goods from those warehouses.
Nov. 16, 2023 By Adam Daly
After a decade of planning and waiting, bookworms and locals gathered on Wednesday to cut the ribbon on the new Sunset Park Library and dozens of new affordable apartments on the floors above it.
Nov. 6, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
A group of local elected officials has joined the effort made by Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery to raise $34 million for the construction of its new Education and Welcome Center.
Oct. 6, 2023 Paul Frangipane & Adam Daly
Members of Jews For Racial and Economic Justice celebrated the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in Sunset Park on Wednesday night with a special dinner offering free clothing and a meal as a way to welcome the city’s newest residents.