Dec. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The controversial “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” passed in the City Council by a slim margin last week, earning equal amounts of praise and criticism from lawmakers and residents around New York City. City of Yes will update some of the city’s old zoning regulations, easing the…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday defended the Brownsville police officers who shot four people, including an NYPD officer, while pursuing an alleged fare-beater at the Sutter Avenue subway station on Sunday. The officers opened fire on the station platform on the afternoon of Sept. 15 after the suspect,…
Jul. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A $160 million cash infusion will allow the city to demolish and completely reconstruct the decades-old Brownsville Recreation Center.
Jun. 28, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Primary election results for New York City Council seats indicate longtime public servant and incumbent Council Member Charles Barron has lost to challenger Chris Banks in District 42.