Brooklyn Impeachment Star Headlining State Senator's Address

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie will give his first state of the district address with an introduction by U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.

Democrat Enters Race For Bed-Stuy State Assembly Seat

Activist Justin Cohen will face Stefani Zinerman in the Democratic primary for the 56th District state Assembly seat covering Bed-Stuy.

Bed-Stuy Among Hardest Hit By City 'Homelessness Crisis': Data

A plan unveiled by City Council Speaker Corey Johnson to combat homelessness presents stark data on crisis in Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Brooklyn Councilman Rafael Espinal Resigns For Union Post

Rafael Espinal, who represented a wide swath of north Brooklyn neighborhoods, will become executive director of Freelancers Union.

Bed-Stuy Dems Get Endorsement From Influential Political Club

VIDA endorsed Stefani Zinerman to take the seat of Assemblywoman Tremaine S. Wright, who also received an endorsement in a state senate bid.

Rafael Espinal Drops Out Of Brooklyn Borough Presidency Race

“Right now is just not the time for me," Espinal, a City Council member, wrote in his Thursday announcement.

Bed-Stuy's Hakeem Jeffries Named Trump Impeachment Manager

The Brooklyn Democrat will serve as one of seven impeachment managers for Trump's Senate trial, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced.

Brooklyn Democratic Leader Seddio Will Clear Way For Successor

Frank Seddio, longtime Brooklyn Democratic leader, throws support behind Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte as new party chair.

Brooklyn Deed Theft Fraud To Be Investigated By State, Cuomo Says

Gov. Cuomo announced the state's Department of Financial Services will deploy teams in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights.

Rafael Espinal To Run For Brooklyn Borough President

The north Brooklyn city councilman sent an announcement out Wednesday evening.

Black Homeowners Unfairly Targeted By City Tax Program: Cornegy

Bed-Stuy City Council Member Robert Cornegy argued Third Party Tranfers are used to seize deeds primarily from black and brown homeowners.

Politicians Say Cornegy's Claim To Fame Is Just A Tall Tale

Politicians from across the globe are challenging Guinness World Record's findings that a Bed-Stuy city councilman is the world's tallest.

NYC Councilman Breaks Glass Ceiling As World's Tallest Politician

The Guinness Book of World Records named the Bed-Stuy city councilman the world's tallest. It's a big achievement.

Brooklyn Will Get Its Own Hate Crime Task Force, DA Says

An uptick in hate crime, including "Die Jew Rats" synagogue graffiti and a subway stabber screaming "Black b----" spurred the DA to act.

Bed-Stuy Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Is Democratic Caucus Chair

Congress Democrats elected Hakeem Jeffries as the new caucus chair on Wednesday.

Deed Theft Threatens Brooklyn Homeowners, Politicians Say

Bed-Stuy councilman Robert Cornegy and Borough President Eric Adams called for a federal investigation into deed theft and fraud.

2 Brooklyn City Councilmen Want To Be Your Public Advocate

Rafael Espinal and Jumaane Williams both hope to claim the position left vacant by the soon-to-be attorney general, Tish James.

Election Returns Parties In NYC: Where To Watch Results Come In

Watch the 2018 midterm election results come in with beer and best voter friends.

Brooklyn Candidate Accuses Netanyahu Spokesman Of Sexual Assault

Julia Salazar released a statement Tuesday accusing the Israeli prime minister's spokesman David Keyes of sexual assault.

​Julia Salazar Can Be On Democratic Primary Ballot, Court Rules

Julia Salazar's name can remain on the Democratic primary ballot after her opponent's lawsuit failed in the Court of Appeals.

NYCHA Leaves Thousands Without Water In Bed-Stuy Complex

One Brevoort Houses resident passed out as she tried to find fresh water on a hot summer day two weeks ago.

Bed-Stuy Shooters Left 1 Man Dead, Another Injured, Cops Say

Three men are wanted for fatally shooting Robert Fason and critically injuring another man in Bed-Stuy Saturday morning, police say.

'Boss Crew' Drug Ring 'Terrorized' Bed-Stuy, Feds Say

Authorities charged 15 people with selling heroin and crack cocaine in the neighborhood over three years.

Pop-Up Courtroom Coming To Bed-Stuy, Councilman Says

A pop-up courtroom will appear in Restoration Plaza on Friday. Here's what that means.

FBI Hero Sparks Battle Over Black History On Bed-Stuy Block

An FBI agent's daughter and a cultural group once targeted by the bureau want memorials on the same Bed-Stuy block.

Man Shot Dead On Bed-Stuy Street Corner, Police Say

A man who was shot in the chest on Throop Avenue Tuesday afternoon died from his injuries, said police.

'Footloose' Ban On Dancing To Be Scrapped, Report Says

The Cabaret Law could be Abolished Tuesday.

Dancing Protesters Storm City Hall To Demand End To 'Footloose' Law

Brooklyn dancers, DIY owners, and even Duke Ellington's granddaughter showed up at City Hall to demand the repeal of the Cabaret Law.

NYC City Council Primary Election Results In Northern Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York and Williamsburg took to the polls Tuesday. Here's who won.

NYC City Council Election District 41: Candidates, Polling Places And More

Everything you need to know to vote in Tuesday's primary election in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville and Crown Heights.

Ex-Con Whose Camp Was Closed By City Promises Refunds

The city shut down Camp Bed-Stuy while investigating complaints about sketchy field trips and severe disorganization.

Corrupt Brooklyn Politician Won't Be Freed Despite Jury Error, Court Rules

William Boyland Jr. was convicted of bribery.

Bed-Stuy To Hold Hearing On Education For Gifted Students

Brooklyn president Eric Adams will lead a session working to improve underserved Brooklyn communities' access to gifted education programs.

Bed-Stuy's Student Homelessness Problem: Politicians Weigh In

"Many of us are just a paycheck away from being homeless."

Bed-Stuy Leader Blasts Bag Fee As 'Burden' On The Poor

Assemblyman Walter Mosley argues that the bag fee won't help the environment, but it will burden poor families in NYC.

Bed-Stuy Doctor Trapped In Sudan Under Trump 'Muslim Ban' Returns Home

Kamal Fadlalla was stuck in Sudan, where he was visiting his family, for a week after Trump issued the "Muslim Ban."

Bed-Stuy Doctor Stuck In Sudan Indefinitely Under Trump Executive Order

Dr. Kamal Fadlalla of Interfaith Medical Hospital is worried about his patients without his help and about falling behind in his residency.

De Blasio's 1st Bed-Stuy Town Hall Meeting: Everything You Need To Know

RSVP as soon as possible.

Brooklyn Politicians File Freedom Of Info Request To City On Bedford Armory Proposal

They're calling for "a full and fair evaluation of the Bedford Union Armory developer's proposal," said Congresswoman Clarke.

WATCH: Anti-Trump Protesters March Through Bed-Stuy

'Don't be no chump for Donald Trump!' dozens chanted not even an hour after Trump officially took office Friday.