Dec. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The controversial “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” passed in the City Council by a slim margin last week, earning equal amounts of praise and criticism from lawmakers and residents around New York City. City of Yes will update some of the city’s old zoning regulations, easing the…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen More than a week after the general election, Republicans have cemented their majority in the House of Representatives — meaning Republicans will control the House, the Senate, and the presidency — and Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries has reportedly taken the blame. Jeffries, has represented parts of south…
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.…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller The City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to free New York renters from having to pay costly real estate broker fees — passing legislation introduced by a Brooklyn Council Member that will make the party who hires a listing agent responsible for footing the bill. The legislation passed…
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…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil At a packed election night watch party, Democrat Chris McCreight conceded the race for the 46th Assembly District to incumbent Republican Alec Brook-Krasny, who is poised to secure re-election with over 52% of the vote. As of 11:15 p.m., with an estimated 95% of…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Republican challenger Steve Chan was poised to unseat Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in state Senate District 17 on Tuesday night, earning more than 29,000 votes to Chu’s approximately 23,500, with 98% of votes counted. A retired U.S. Marine and New York City Police Department Sergeant, Chan moved to Bay…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Election Day wrapped up Tuesday evening as Brooklynites, alongside millions of fellow New Yorkers, cast their ballots in the closely watched presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Voters also decided on critical down-ballot races that could shift the political landscape both locally and nationally. The…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries may be poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House — if Democrats are successful in flipping the Republican-majority House of Representatives on Election Day. Before Nov. 5, Republicans held a narrow majority in the House, 220-212. But with several key seats…
Nov. 4, 2024 By Robert Pearl The Kings County Conservative Party held its 62nd Annual Fall Reception on Oct. 30, celebrating dedication and service within its ranks while rallying support for conservative candidates in the upcoming elections. Held at Siroco’s on 13th Avenue, the event brought together numerous elected officials and candidates, making it…