Hillary Clinton Speaking at Brooklyn Navy Yard Tuesday Night

Clinton has reportedly secured the delegates needed to become America's first female nominee for president. This could be her victory lap.

Town Hall Tuesday on NYC's Proposed Bag Fee

Legislation on the table this week at City Hall would place a 5 cent charge on single-use bags distributed throughout the city.

Brooklyn Poet Slams Gentrification: 'First Came the Hipsters to Tame the Land'

At an official State of the District event for local politician Laurie Cumbo, her guest poet called out newcomers who displace Brooklynites.

Clinton Hill Residents Struggle to Cast NY Primary Ballots

Polling problems were reported citywide Tuesday — but were on especially egregious display at Public School 11 in Clinton Hill.

Bernie Sanders Joins Verizon Picket Line in Brooklyn: Video

“Brothers and sisters," Sanders said to Verizon workers, "thank you for your courage and standing up for justice against corporate greed."

Explore Race and Mass Incarceration Tonight in Fort Greene

A live panel discussion open to the public will be broadcast on BRIC TV starting at 7 p.m.

No More Left Turns Onto Concord From Manhattan Bridge (Except at Rush Hour)

Left turns will be limited at the Concord Street exit, after months of outcry from residents who say they're endangered by bridge traffic.

New Bike Lanes, Crosswalks Planned for Brooklyn's Busy Jay Street

Members of Community Board 2's transportation and public safety committee approved key parts of the DOT's big bike-lane plan for Jay Street.

NYPD Turns Blind Eye to Illegally Parked City Vehicles, Brooklyn Official Admits (Updated)

City Councilman Steve Levin made the admission during a Community Board 2 meeting on proposed bike-lane changes for Jay Street.

Choose Which Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Projects Will Get City Funding

The city's participatory budgeting process allows residents to vote to fund their favorite neighborhood projects.

Brooklyn to Albany: Legalize Pro MMA Fighting Already

New York is the only state in the U.S. where professional Mixed Martial Arts fighting is still outlawed.

El Chapo May Be Extradited From Mexico to Brooklyn

That is, if Chicago doesn't get its hands on him first. Here, compare the two cities' indictments against the world's No. 1 drug dealer.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to Run for Mayor of New York City

Possibly as soon as 2021.

NY Police Up Patrols at Planned Parenthood Locations

Including the clinic at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

What Will The Pope's NYC Visit Cost Taxpayers?

The last two papal visits cost the NYPD almost $11 million, police say. What will be the bill for Pope Francis’ visit?

Feds Take Down NYC Man Allegedly Trying to Join ISIS

The bulk of the evidence against Ali Saleh, of Queens, is his Twitter correspondence.

Pope Traffic in NYC: A Complete Guide

Don't lose yourself to the traffic jam of the century.

UPDATE: G Train Derails, Strands 100-Plus Riders

Near the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station in Downtown Brooklyn.

Sex Worker Allies Rally for RentBoy.com Outside Brooklyn Courthouse: PHOTOS

Brooklyn activists claim the bust of gay escort website RentBoy.com "endangers the health and safety of sex workers and their clients."

All NYC's Subway Stations, Mapped By Awfulness

10 stations in Brooklyn are in states of majority disrepair, according to a new report.

How to See (or Avoid) Pope Francis on NYC Visit

Get ready for gridlock.

Sen. Schumer Seeking Date for Pope's Congress Address

Come "experience a piece of history" with me, says the Park Slope senator.

VIDEO: Russians Think This Flock of Birds Formed Putin's Face Over Brooklyn

We most definitely cannot guarantee the authenticity of this video.

Brooklyn Borough President Travels to Istanbul, Declares 'Sister Borough'

BP Eric Adams is in Istanbul this week, schmoozing with Turkish leaders and talking to Syrian kids.

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer Writes Blog Post Opposing Iran Deal

"We will be worse off with this agreement than without it."

This Empty Casket Will Sit in Front of Brooklyn Borough Hall for a Week

As a statement against Brooklyn gun violence.

Andrew Cuomo Deemed 5th Most Democratic Governor

A new analysis says the New York leader is one of the more liberal governors in the nation.

Cuban Flag Now Flying Over Brooklyn Borough Hall

In preparation for Sunday's international parade down Adams Street.

Bernie Fever Sweeps Brooklyn

"Bernie is bae."

Bushwick Artist Planning Bernie Sanders Campaign Party in His Live/Work Loft

Let's see Hillary try to out-Brooklyn that.

Watch: Brooklyn Congressman's Chilling Response to Republicans Still Embracing the Confederate Flag

"I stand here with chills next to it," Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said of the flag.

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Cuomo Orders Crackdown on Abuse of Nail Salon Workers 'Robbed of Their Most Basic Rights'

Salons across New York City are mentioned in a New York Times series on the exploitation of salon.

At Crain's Detroit Event Honoring Bankruptcy Principals, Opposition Persists

2014 Newsmakers luncheon honoring Emergency Manager Orr and Judge Rhodes marked by angry protest from retired city employees

With Chaos Reigning in Albany, Local Lawmaker Remains True to Her Principles

Jo Anne Simon, freshman Assemblymember for 52nd AD, says embattled Speaker Sheldon Silver has to go

President Obama Rejected by Westchester Golf Courses: News Report

Sources tell NBC New York that club officials weren't willing to bump their members on Labor Day weekend.

Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary, Pols Fight to Revive Zadroga Act

Lawmakers cite moral obligation to responders and survivors to protect health needs.

State Lawmaker Proposes Drug Testing During Adolescent Physical Exams

Bill would provide drug testing for no extra cost and would keep results confidential, senator says.

Thrift Stores Caught Selling Drawstring Kids Clothing Ordered to Stop

Nine nearby thrift shops sent cease and desist letters from the New York attorney general.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?