Mar. 12, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Attorney General Letitia James is suing a woman her office says has fraudulently taken over a low-income housing co-op in Williamsburg for her own financial gain. In a 19-page lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, James said Florida resident Jessica Vargas falsely claimed ownership of the…
Oct. 29, 2024 By Jada Camille During a recent visit to Brooklyn, Gov. Kathy Hochul met with local residents and business owners after announcing new measures to strengthen voter registration integrity across New York State. After the announcement, Hochul strolled through the vibrant Little Haiti neighborhood, chatting with small business owners, posing for photos…
Jun. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Assembly Member Emily Gallagher has introduced a new bill that would tighten the rules around the sale of religious properties in New York State after Greenpointers said goodbye to both a church and the community programs it hosted.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A secular monitor will oversee the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn’s compliance with new and stronger sexual abuse policies as part of a settlement agreement with Attorney General Letitia James.
Mar. 14, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso delivered his second State of the Borough Address on Wednesday night, highlighting his office’s accomplishments in the past year, as well as new initiatives for 2024.
Feb. 12, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Hundreds of revelers ushered in the Year of the Dragon at Sunset Park’s annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, Feb. 11.
Dec. 18, 2023 By Jada Camille
City and state officials on Monday shut down a controversial Bay Ridge weed shop for operating without a license and ignoring multiple violation warnings.
Jul. 7, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Over a year since a speeding NYPD van fatally struck Ronald Anthony Smith in Crown Heights, the victim’s family is looking for answers.
Mar. 9, 2023 By Adam Daly
Two Brooklyn landlords were hit with a near $420,000 fine for operating an illegal single-room occupancy rental business out of Sunset Park dwelling, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday.
Feb. 25, 2023 By Adam Daly
Two police officers who shot and killed a bb-gun wielding man in Brooklyn fifteen months ago will not face criminal charges, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday.