Jul. 25, 2024 By Randy Peers
With over 15 million guests visiting each year, Brooklyn is New York City’s second-most visited borough. Despite this, many tourists to one of the world’s most visited cities and New York City’s most populous borough don’t make it past Dumbo or Williamsburg.
Jul. 18, 2024 By David A. Weaver Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader and the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, is one of the most influential leaders in Washington, DC. But, first and foremost, Jeffries’ job is to represent 750,000 people in the 8th Congressional District of New York. And many of those…
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Jul. 12, 2024 By state Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Council Member Justin Brannan
Traffic violence is ravaging neighborhoods across Brooklyn. In just the last two months, a string of reckless driving incidents have left several beloved neighbors, many of them seniors, dead.
Jul. 2, 2024 By Phil Penta
As a grocer in a neighborhood where a third of customers qualify for SNAP (food stamps) keeping prices low is a top priority at Three Guys From Brooklyn. We haggle with suppliers every day and are an open-air market with more outdoor space than indoor. For years, our awning read “The Original Poor People’s Friend.”
Jun. 12, 2024 By Maury Litwack
At Teach Coalition, we are committed to the simple idea that students at nonpublic schools should be treated fairly. This year, we delivered again on that fundamental mission.
May. 14, 2024 By Sheila Barksdale-Gordon, Dionne Grayman & Morgan Monaco
After 40 years of chronic underfunding, the City is once again cutting the budget for Parks — a move that will have devastating impacts on communities across Brooklyn.
Apr. 4, 2024 By Dr. Tochi Malize New Yorkers are choking on the air we breathe. Increased air pollution is driving an asthma epidemic that continues to have a significant impact on children and families. As our leaders in Albany debate what to fund in this year’s budget, it is critical that they prioritize investments in clean energy…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Winette Saunders & Jacqueline Martin If you’ve had a baby yourself, or are close to someone who has, you know that many new and expecting mothers and birthing people spend a lot of time preparing to make sure their newborn has everything they need. There are so many new items you…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Ben Lowe
As a Prospect Heights dad and advocate for green space, I was disappointed that a recent op-ed submitted to Brooklyn Paper omits and distorts key facts about the skateboard arena proposed for Mount Prospect Park.
Mar. 21, 2024 By Michael Matos As a military veteran from Bay Ridge who served in the U.S Coast Guard as a Maritime First Responder, I’ve witnessed firsthand the sacrifices made to protect the democratic principles that define our nation. One crucial aspect of preserving our democracy is ensuring fair and accessible elections. In this digital age, the shift toward electronic absentee voting is not just a technological advancement but a vital step in strengthening the democratic process. As veterans, we understand the value of modernizing our electoral system to uphold the very principles we’ve sworn to defend. That’s why…
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