Vote, Good Guidance, and the Future

An endorsement, a moment of clarity, and guidance for the rest of your ballot.

Council, Coop, Vote

The council and the coop: a case for voting—and who to vote for.

Elections Aren’t Enough

Democracy, Elections, and Twin Peaks

The Green-Wood Cemetery Names Meera Joshi as President

Joshi succeeds Richard J. Moylan, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of transformative leadership.

The NYC Charter Matters—And Why You Should Show Up Tuesday

CRC, BK BP CBReform & You

More Than 40% Of Democratic Presidential Primary Voters In These Neighborhoods Cast Blank Ballots For Gaza

Brooklyn and Queens delivered protest votes in sizable numbers and sent a message to Joe Biden’s support for the Gaza war efforts.

NYC Council District 44 Special Election Results: See Who Won

The special election took place after Kalman Yeger was elected to a state assembly seat in November 2024. ​​

Brooklyn DA's Conviction Review Chief Heading To Private Practice

Charles Linehan is teaming up with Karen Neuwirth, a one-time defense attorney, to launch a firm focused on wrongful conviction cases.

BK State Senator Running For Mayor Wants To Create 1M New Homes In NYC

Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie announced his candidacy and first policy plank on Tuesday.

City Explores Closing Brooklyn Migrant Shelter: Report

The officials cited concerns that the shelter, which is on federal land, will become a target of incoming President-elect Donald Trump.

Brooklyn Diocese Demotes Monsignor Who Sent Millions To Adams Advisor

Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello Gigantiello told THE CITY the transfer of money was investments that yielded big returns for his parish.

GOP Leads By Just 270 Votes In One Brooklyn Election Too Close To Call

With 98.92 percent of votes counted, neither candidate has conceded or claimed victory. Could a red seat turn blue?

Republican Poised To Win Brooklyn Assembly District 46

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for one of Brooklyn's contested assembly races.

Brooklyn Congress, Assembly, Senate Elections 2024: Unofficial Results

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes in Brooklyn's congress, assembly and state senate races.

Incumbent Democrat Declares Victory In State Senate District 26

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for one of Brooklyn's contested state senate races.

Brooklyn Republican Flips a Blue Seat To Red In District 17

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for one of Brooklyn's contested state senate races.

Election Day In Brooklyn: Here's What You Need To Know

The general election is Tuesday. Here's everything you need to be prepared.

NYPD Dragging Feet On Steps To Make Stations More Accessible

“It’s not just that they’re fortresses,” Jean Ryan, president of Disabled in Action of New York said. “They’re inaccessible fortresses.”

Brooklyn Assembly Member District 55 Candidate Profile: Latrice Walker

Patch posed four questions to Latrice M. Walker, one of the candidates running for State Assembly in Brooklyn in 2024. Here are her replies.

State Senate Election Preview: Andrew Gounardes Vs. Vito LaBella

District 26 includes parts of Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Red Hook, Sunset Park and Bay Ridge.

State Senate District 17 Election Preview: Iwen Chu Vs. Steve Chan

Who will win the race to represent the Southern Brooklyn battleground district?

Hundreds Rally For Gaza At Brooklyn Borough Hall: Report

The protest was organized by Within Our Lifetime.

Brooklyn State Senator Candidate Profile: Steve Chan

Patch posed four questions to Steve Chan, one of the candidates running for State Senate in Brooklyn in 2024. Here are his replies.

Brooklyn Candidate Profile: Hakeem Jeffries

Patch posed four questions to Hakeem Jeffries, one of the candidates running for Congress in Brooklyn in 2024. Here are his replies.

Brooklyn State Senator Candidate Profile: Iwen Chu

Patch posed four questions to Iwen Chu, one of the candidates running for State Senator in Brooklyn in 2024. Here are her replies.

Brooklyn State Senator Candidate Profile: Andrew Gounardes

Patch posed four questions to Andrew Gounardes, one of the candidates running for State Senate in Brooklyn in 2024. Here are his replies.

Brooklyn State Senator Candidate Profile: Vito LaBella

Patch posed four questions to Vito LaBella, one of the candidates running for State Senator in Brooklyn in 2024. Here are his replies.

Everything You Need To Know About This Election Day In Brooklyn

Voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in local and federal elections on Nov. 5.

NYC Explores Federal Takeover Of Rikers Island: Reports

A judge ruled Wednesday that the city needs to make a plan to improve the troubled jail complex.

Who Could Take Over For Eric Adams? Meet Jumaane Williams

If the mayor resigns following his federal indictment, the Public Advocate would become mayor.

Drivers Who Hit Pets Must Pay Up, BK Lawmaker's New Bill Proposes

State Sen. Andrew Gounardes announced a new bill that would increase fines for drivers who injure or kill pets and service animals.

BK Pols Back New Bills In Response To West Indian Parade Shooting

The new bills aim to legally redefine the term "mass shooting" and formally establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Parents With Strollers Rally For Congestion Pricing In Boerum Hill

Congestion pricing is a plan to charge drivers for driving in busy parts of Manhattan and use the funds for transit improvements.

Brooklyn Electeds React To Police Commissioner Resigning

NYPD Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned on Thursday following suspicion of corruption.

Brooklyn Councilmembers Pass Slavery Reparations Legislation

This will make NYC the largest city in the United States to pursue reparations.​

Here's How To Watch The Presidential Debate Tonight

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will go head-to-head Tuesday night at 9 p.m.

Mayor Eric Adams Tests Positive For Covid

He canceled several events today following the diagnosis, including a town hall in Prospect Heights.

$95 Million Upgrade Coming To Brooklyn Public Library

Here's what it will look like.

South Brooklyn After-School Care Cut Sparks ‘Panic,’ Officials Say

Southern Brooklyn politicians say they've received a "deluge" of panicked calls from parents.

Gravesend Assemblymember Holds Protest Against Homeless Shelter

The proposed homeless shelter would house 150 single men.