Sep. 13, 2023 By Jada Camille
In the midst of a heady campaign season, southern Brooklyn council members say they are being unfairly and anonymously hit with 311 complaints — but not for the reasons they may have thought.
Tag: politics
‘Unconstitutional’: Southern Brooklyn pols speak out against city’s push to grant non-citizen voting rights
Sep. 5, 2023 By Jada Camille
Two southern Brooklyn representatives joined forces last week to demand the city back down on its push to allow non-citizens who meet certain criteria to vote in municipal elections.
Bobby in Bushwick: RFK Jr. rallies in Brooklyn with new ‘urban community advisor’
Sep. 1, 2023 By Adam Daly
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Bushwick Wednesday night on his 2024 election campaign trail, flanked by his newly-appointed urban community advisor Tramell Thompson.
Council Member Ari Kagan announces funding public safety and security upgrades after ‘no’ budget vote
Aug. 10, 2023 By Jada Camille
Council Member Ari Kagan announced he has secured funding for public safety improvements in southern Brooklyn weeks after voting against the fiscal year 2024 budget.
With cyber crimes rising, Hochul announces ‘nation-leading’ statewide cybersecurity strategy
Aug. 10, 2023 By Jada Camille & Paul Frangipane
Governor Kathy Hochul joined with security leaders at New York University Tandon School of Engineering in Downtown Brooklyn to announce the first statewide cybersecurity plan to protect New York’s digital infrastructure on Aug. 8.
Man arrested for throwing bricks through window of state Senator Iwen Chu’s district office
Jul. 18, 2023 By Adam Daly
The New York City Police Department has arrested a suspect they believe vandalized state Senator Iwen Chu’s district office in Dyker Heights.
Bay Ridge allies protest pol’s anti-LGBTQ+ remarks amid series of anti-queer incidents in nabe
Jun. 29, 2023 By Jada Camille
A group of LGBTQ+ allies protested outside Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny’s Bay Ridge office on June 26, a few weeks after the politician made public remarks that left some members of the neighborhood feeling ostracized.
Ari Kagan comes out on top in District 47 Republican primary, will face Democrat Justin Brannan in general election
Jun. 28, 2023 By Jada Camille
Two incumbent city council members – Republican Ari Kagan and Democrat Justin Brannan– continued the race towards the District 47 city council seat during the June 27 primary election.
Newcomer Chris Banks predicted to unseat legacy Council Member Charles Barron in Dem primary
Jun. 28, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Primary election results for New York City Council seats indicate longtime public servant and incumbent Council Member Charles Barron has lost to challenger Chris Banks in District 42.
2023 City Council primary election: Who’s on the ballot, when and where to vote, and more!
Jun. 14, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The New York City Council primary election is scheduled for June 27, and every single council seat is up for grabs.