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…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki As Mayor Eric Adams fights for his political life, some of his most ardent supporters preached their continued faith in him on Monday during a rally at an Ocean Hill church. Numerous community and clergy leaders came together on Feb. 17 at Rehoboth Cathedral to…
Jan. 21, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on Monday in an indoor ceremony in the Capitol rotunda, eight years after the start of his first term. Victories in the popular vote and electoral college last November marked Trump’s historic comeback after his loss to…
Dec. 27, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper We’ve arrived at the tail end of the year, and before we look forward toward 2025, we’re looking back at some of the biggest stories of 2024. This year was busy in Brooklyn! Locals were divided by protests and conflicts — and worked to come back together. Brooklynites…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries may be poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House — if Democrats are successful in flipping the Republican-majority House of Representatives on Election Day. Before Nov. 5, Republicans held a narrow majority in the House, 220-212. But with several key seats…
Oct. 28, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklyn led the way in a record-breaking day of early voting on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers cast their ballots for the 2024 general election. Across New York City, a whopping 140,145 people voted on Oct. 26, the first day of early voting, according to…
Jul. 22, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
New York pols largely hailed President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to drop out of the race for a second term and endorse his Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him, capping off a month of wrangling over his mental fitness to campaign and serve following a disastrous debate performance in June.
Jul. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Local Democratic leaders are largely standing behind President Joe Biden as the party nominee after his shaky performance at last week’s debate left many Democrats uncertain.
Jun. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The June 25 Democratic primaries in Brooklyn have wrapped up with few surprises and easy victories for the incumbents in every challenged district, according to unofficial results from the city’s Board of Elections — even in some races considered among the most contentious in the city.
Jun. 20, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Early voting is well underway for the June 25 Primary Election here in New York. Here’s a guide of everything you need to know before you head to the polls!