Jan. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Columbia Street Waterfront District residents and politicians are demanding the immediate shutdown of a city-owned concrete recycling facility they say is filling the air with hazardous dust. Dozens of locals picketed outside the Columbia Street plant on Wednesday, waving signs that read “Shut it down” and “Protect our…
Nov. 8, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Tuesday’s general election was a resurgence for former president Donald Trump and the Republican Party, which clinched critical races all over the country — including in Brooklyn, though the borough remained largely blue. According to unofficial Board of Elections results, about 70% of Brooklynites who took part in…
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.
Apr. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly
Activists and legislators are pushing for the Brooklyn ferry service to Governors Island to be fully funded in this year’s final state budget to ensure Brooklynites have direct access to the green space.