Nov. 14, 2024 By Robert Pearl In a display of bipartisan unity, elected leaders from across New York City gathered by the foot of the Verrazano Bridge for a rally against the proposed reinstatement of congestion pricing on Nov. 12. The coalition, led by recently-reelected Democratic state Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, and including U.S. Rep.…
Tag: politicians
Brooklyn Dems see Joe Biden ending reelection bid as ‘passing the torch’
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.
Brooklyn’s political palate: Elected officials dish out top eats in District Dining Guide
May. 14, 2024 By Jada Camille
The politicians Brooklynites turn to for guidance and support just dished out some vital advice — where to grab some grub.
After two bodies recovered from Newtown Creek, pols petition for more nightlife safety measures in industrial areas
Aug. 4, 2023 By Jada Camille
Local pols are calling for increased nightlife safety measures in northern Brooklyn’s industrial areas after two bodies were recovered from the Newton Creek just blocks away from an East Williamsburg club.