Jun. 25, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Two new state laws meant to protect New York’s young web surfers took effect this week. Billed as the nation’s most stringent effort to protect children on social media, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on June 20 signed into law the New York Child Data Protection Act (S.7695B/A.8149A)…
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…
Oct. 21, 2024 By Jada Camille New York Liberty secured their first WNBA Championship in the team’s 28-year history, and the city is in celebratory chaos. As the buzzer rang out at the 18,090-strong arena crowd, the Liberty, with a heart-stopping 67-62 victory, celebrated their first title and their first-ever finals win after six…
Sep. 26, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Mayor Eric Adams was criminally charged on multiple counts of bribery, soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations and wire fraud in a historic Thursday indictment, making him the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted. Brooklynites were quick to react to the news, which cast serious doubt on…
Apr. 24, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
SUNY Downstate University Hospital will remain open — at least for now — after lawmakers reached a compromise with Governor Kathy Hochul during budget negotiations.
Feb. 9, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
As New York City faces the worst housing crisis in over 50 years, Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday announced that 18 new housing developments in Gowanus will move forward under the Gowanus Neighborhood Mixed Income Housing Development Program.
Jan. 5, 2024 By Jada Camille
A grieving father who lost his fiancée after childbirth at Woodhull Hospital is advocating to reform of the state’s Grieving Families Act after Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the bill for a second time.
Oct. 16, 2023 By Adam Daly
A suit filed by local lawmakers to stop the city from erecting a mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field was sent back to state court Friday by a federal judge.
Oct. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
Healthcare workers, union members, and elected officials demanded the state review leadership at One Brooklyn Health System after its former CEO LaRay Brown was suddenly removed from her position last month.
Sep. 29, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen, Adam Daly, Isabel Song Beer & Jada Camille
A state of emergency has been declared in New York City as torrential rains flood streets and subway stations, and Brooklyn is getting some of the worst effects of the raging storm.