Mar. 31, 2025 By Adam Daly Former City Council Member Ari Kagan has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Brooklyn’s 48th District, setting up a primary battle against incumbent Council Member Inna Vernikov ahead of the June 24 election. Kagan, who previously indicated he was eyeing the seat under the assumption that…
Nov. 6, 2023 By Jada Camille & Augostina Mallous
With Election Day upon us Nov. 7, two southern Brooklyn pols draw closer to victory or defeat in one of this year’s most eventful and talked-about City Council races.
Nov. 1, 2023 By Jada Camille
Things in Brooklyn’s most-watched City Council race have taken an awkward turn.
Oct. 10, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen, Jada Camille & Lloyd Mitchell
Brooklynites are coming together to support each other in the wake of violent terrorist attacks in Israel over the weekend.
Oct. 6, 2023 By Jada Camille
Conversations regarding public safety, climate change and affordable housing got heated at the PoliticsNY Brooklyn City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday.
Sep. 13, 2023 By Jada Camille
In the midst of a heady campaign season, southern Brooklyn council members say they are being unfairly and anonymously hit with 311 complaints — but not for the reasons they may have thought.
Sep. 5, 2023 By Jada Camille
Two southern Brooklyn representatives joined forces last week to demand the city back down on its push to allow non-citizens who meet certain criteria to vote in municipal elections.
Aug. 24, 2023 By Jada Camille
Alfadila Community Services, a community non-profit based in Coney Island called on city pols to have the chairperson of Community Board 13, Lucy Mujica Diaz, removed from her position after she allegedly made anti-Muslim remarks on a public social media post opposing the proposed Coney Island casino.