Jun. 25, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The results of the 2025 Primary Election are in, for the most part, after a hectic campaign season and a sweltering Election Day. A heated mayoral primary and dozens of local races drew significant voter turnout across the five boroughs. According to the city’s Board of Elections, early…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen New York City’s 2025 Primary Election is nearly here, and it’s a big one. The Democratic mayoral primary has dominated the headlines, but Brooklynites will also be casting their votes for Comptroller and Public Advocate. Candidates for Brooklyn Borough President, Civil Court judge, and City Council will appear…
May. 27, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil As New York’s primary election approaches, the race for Brooklyn Borough President is heating up — at least on one side of the aisle. Two candidates are currently running for the Democratic June 24 primary, hoping to earn a spot on the November general election ballot. Incumbent…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The campaign treasurer for a failed candidate in the 2021 Brooklyn borough president race pleaded guilty to wire fraud and attempting to steal $400,000 from New York City’s Campaign Finance Board, federal prosecutors announced. Erlene King could face up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S.…
Nov. 6, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith The controversial proposal to rezone the Arrow Linen site in Park Slope to make way for two at least 13-story apartment towers has gained the support of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, but Reynoso is calling on developers to deepen the project’s affordability as a condition of his…
Aug. 8, 2024 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has announced the creation of a $50,000 community baby shower fund boost local support for new parents and parents-to-be.
Jan. 9, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced Monday that his office has allocated $1.1 million to Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health to support vital hospital infrastructure.
Sep. 29, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
As overburdened New York City agencies struggle to meet the needs of residents, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will divert Borough Hall’s money and resources toward aiding New Yorkers and easing the strain on the city, he announced Wednesday.
Aug. 3, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso unveiled an interactive statue of legendary Brooklyn rapper Christopher Wallace — better known as Biggie Smalls — in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary on Aug. 2.
Jul. 25, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the official artist lineup for the popular annual summer concert at Wingate Park.