Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, D-8, received an outpouring of support Sunday at his local swearing-in ceremony.
Local pols note the day would go down in history as a momentous event for the country.
This year's keynote address will be delivered by Harry Belafonte.
Federal aid bill will cover repairs to people’s homes, assist business owners and reimburse local governments
New York State's already tough gun control laws, have become even stricter with passage Tuesday.
Students and some parents will be given temporary MetroCards to get to class.
Members of Congress, officials from State Senate, Assembly and City Council stand behind Stringer.
Emily’s List gets behind Christine Quinn in a bid to make history
Governor focuses on economic growth, education reform and rebuilding New York's infrastructure in State of the State Address.
NYPD officers now must create a formal policy specifying the limited circumstances for stopping someone outside of privately owned buildings in the Bronx
Ditmas Park Assemblywoman announces support for increased disclosure and early voting key reforms.
Assemblyman James Brennan announces two hearings that will review the organizations.
Libraries, museums and other non-profits receive assistance. Why not houses of worship?
Fiscal cliff deal means a spike in Social Security payroll taxes in next paycheck… (but it would have been much higher without the deal)
The NRA called for gun-carrying "good guys" to guard our children. Good idea?
Commission created to strengthen and protect New York's infrastructure following superstorm Sandy.
Commitee to Re-elect Mathieu Eugene will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 18.
Officials want to see digital clocks installed at bus stops across the city.
Service changes between 10 and 3 and after midnight.
A funeral for Kest will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sun., Dec. 9 at the UFT headquarters.
Three firefighters were awarded citations from Councilman Jumaane Williams for their bravery.
One local councilman is seeking to put a moratorium on film shoots in Brooklyn Heights. Could our neighborhood benefit from a similar respite?
Head to Borough Hall Plaza for a night of holiday refreshments and musical performances.
New guidelines do not permit elected officials from serving as Board members.
A Bronx church called the ban on using public schools as places of worship (after hours) an unconstitutional restriction on freedom of religion.
Though elected as a Democrat, Senator Simcha Felder will caucus with Republicans.
Starting tomorrow, the last digit of your license plate will determine when you can buy gas.
"I expected problems in hard-hit areas, but nothing close to this," the Councilman said.
Voters take problems in stride.
Local watering holes and eateries will broadcast the results of the presidential election.
An overcrowded voting space and long waiting lines made for an occasionally hostile environment Tuesday.
Residents Tweet pictures, anecdotes and frustrations with the 2012 voting process.
Though calm, the Cortelyou Library still saw long lines and waiting times plaguing many Brooklyn polling sites.
The councilman asks the Board of Elections for answers to questions about anticipated complications Tuesday caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Some polling sites have changed due to Superstorm Sandy. Check where you can cast your vote.
Q service restored for most Brooklyn stops; F, J, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 trains now running to Manhattan. Service still suspended on the B, C, E, G and Rockaway shuttle.
What you need to know today in a post-Sandy world.
Senior center in Midwood will be open Sunday 9 to 3.
Updates from the Mayor's office on Hurricane Sandy.
Action must be taken to avoid automatic, across-the-board budget cuts, Senator says.