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.…
Mar. 13, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
The Bay Ridge Center, an organization dedicated to providing Brooklyn’s adults 60 and older with services and programs, officially opened its new state-of-the-art location on Monday after almost ten years of planning and coordination.
Oct. 3, 2023 By Adam Daly & Paul Frangipane
The not-for-profit organization operating a temporary migrant shelter in Staten Island is facing criticism from local pols for allegedly ousting the residents of the former senior living facility earlier this year after they were told the site was up for sale.
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.
Apr. 11, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
In the midst of discussions with federal regulatory bodies last month, Republican Congress Member Nicole Malliotakis purchased stock in a bank that then took over the assets of the failing Signature Bank — sending the value of her new stocks soaring.