East NY Leader Thinks Mayor Didn't Give Nearly Enough Budget Money To Homeowner Programs

Council Member Espinal called on the mayor to double his budget for the city's homeownership assistance program.

Brownsville's Senator Determined To #RaiseTheAge For Offenders To Be Tried As Adults

New York prosecutes young people as adults when they turn 16. Sen. Hamilton is fighting to raise that age to 18.

Know Your Rights In The Face Of Trump: Town Hall Meeting To Educate Brownsville

Council member Espinal is running a meeting to teach Bushwick residents their rights when dealing with government agencies.

John Sampson, Crooked Brooklyn Senator, Sentenced To 5 Years In The Slammer

Sampson is the third New York state politician jailed for corruption in less than a year.

Is Trump Tower Security Diverting Police Officers In Brownsville And East New York?

Council Member Espinal's office said it is looking into whether Trump Tower's security operation is taking officers from local precincts.

City Urges Brownsville to Eat Fresh Produce, Then Kills Its Community Farm

The city's housing preservation department says it needs the farm's property to build affordable housing.

After Horrific Brownsville Fire Kills Baby, Residents Call for Burn Unit in Brooklyn

"The proximity of a burn unit translates into health care access that can mean the difference between life and death," said Eric Adams.

East NY & Cypress Hills Rally Against Real Estate Hawks

"Today homeowners and advocates in Brooklyn put unscrupulous speculators on notice,” said local Council Member Espinal.

East NYers Plan to March Against Tenant Harassment, Tear Down 'Quick Evic' Fliers

"Our community is sick and tired of the unwanted solicitations of our homes," City Council Member Rafael Espinal says.

Brownsville and East New York: Meet Your New Local Politicians

Brownsville and East New York's longtime incumbents cruised into office this Election Day.

Schedule: Memorial Services for Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson

A wake and funeral for the late Brooklyn District Attorney will be held this weekend at the Christian Cultural Center in East New York.

Brownsville's Betsy Head Park Will Get $30 Million in Improvements

The park has been selected as one of five New York City "anchor parks" to receive a multimillion-dollar makeover.

East New York Senator Accuses Rival of Accepting Cash From Hipsters and Gentrifiers

The ultimate burn in Brooklyn politics.

NYPD Union Wants 10- to 15-Foot Buffer Between Police and Videotapers

Police union leaders have responded to a Brooklyn politician's proposed "Right to Record Act" with a few suggestions of their own.

East New Yorkers: L Train Closure Will Affect Us, Too

Attendees at the MTA's third public meeting on upcoming L Train repairs — this one in Canarsie — had a lot to say about the shutdown.

L Train Shutdown: MTA to Hold 3rd Public Mouth-Off Session

City transportation officials will host their third public discussion of L Train repair options on Thursday, May 26, in Canarsie.

Multiple Brooklyn Polling Sites Opened Late Tuesday -- and Left Some Regulars Off Rolls

"Good morning disenfranchisement."

'Asian and Black Business Leaders' Meet at Brooklyn Borough Hall Ahead of Peter Liang Verdict

The former NYPD officer, found guilty of manslaughter for killing Brooklyn resident Akai Gurley, is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14.

Brooklyn Borough President Would Rather Bernie and Hillary Debate in Brownsville

“If they don’t change the location, I am not going to the debate in the Navy Yard," Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams tells Yahoo News.