De Blasio Is 'Ready To Serve' Park Slope...Again

De Blasio, who already considered and backed-out-of two races this year, is among many liberal leaders eyeing a new congressional seat.

City Violated Federal Law In Gowanus Cleanup, Rezoning Opponents Say

Opponents of the rezoning who are suing NYC over the plan wrote a letter to the EPA saying the city also violated laws in its canal cleanup.

Accessible Bathrooms, New Bridge: These Park Slope Projects Won $1.5M

New local art spaces and menstrual equity workshops are some of the other projects Park Slopers deemed worthy of $1.5 million in city funds.

Park Slope And Staten Island Congressional District Nixed In New Map

Park Slope would join forces with Lower Manhattan and a swath of Brooklyn from Dumbo to Borough Park in the newly-proposed map. See it here.

Park Slope Rep Introduces Mandatory Composting Bill

"This is an environmentally conscious, economically sound policy," said Council Member Hanif. "I am thrilled to introduce #Intro244."

'Deceptive' Brooklyn Debt Collection Firm Sued For Millions By AG

The firm owes upwards of $6.8 million for violating state business laws in a series of "deceptive" suits against tenants, the suit contends.

Park Slope And Staten Island Congressional District Tossed By Judge

A GOP judge deemed Democrats' redistricting plans unconstitutional, but election officials told candidates to keep preparing for primaries.

Enact A Feminist Pandemic Recovery In NYC, Park Slope Politician Says

Policy changes and investments could address COVID's disproportionate toll on women, especially women of color, in NYC, a new report says.

'Racist Remarks' Made By Mayoral Appointee Decried By BK Leader

Laurie Cumbo, a former politician who was tapped to be the Cultural Affairs commissioner, has been criticized for "anti-immigrant" remarks.

Park Slope Rabbi Helping Ukrainian Refugees In Poland On UJA Trip

A delegation of 18 New York rabbis went to Poland to deliver food and supplies to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland.

Stop Building Parking In BK Developments Near Subways: Officials

Officials, including a Park Slope leader, said that parking requirements limit affordable housing in Brooklyn and worsen the climate crisis.

Gowanus Rezoning Faces Court Challenge Months After Approval

"This rezoning is rotten to its core," said Katia Kelly, one of several petitioners suing the city to stop the rezoning. "And it's illegal."

De Blasio Decides Against Congressional Bid

This marks the second political race he's decided to sit out of in the past couple of months.

Prospect Park Boss Appointed To Lead City's Parks Department

Susan Donoghue will oversee all of NYC's of greenspaces instead of Brooklyn's backyard, but she'll remain a neighbor and park supporter.

De Blasio Wants To Rep Staten Island, Park Slope: Report

No, seriously.

Park Slope Joins Staten Island In Congressional Redistricting

The redistricting changes could put New York City's only Republican representative's seat in question.

Brooklyn U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez Tests Positive For COVID-19

The congress member is recovering at home after testing positive for the virus, her office said Tuesday.

Park Slope-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Park Slope's Mark Caserta To Lead Recovery In Chamber Of Commerce

The new role for the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District's leader comes along with a $1.3 million federal grant for the chamber.

Capitol Insurrection 'Haunts' Democracy 1 Yr Later, NYC Pols Say

"The images of January 6, 2020 are still seared in our memory," New York's attorney general said from a rally in Brooklyn.

Steve Buscemi Awarded Key To The City From Mayor

"If this was a movie my character would not be getting a key to the city — he’d be stealing a key to the city," the Park Slope actor said.

Sen. Chuck Schumer Awarded Key To The City By Mayor De Blasio

The majority leader is the second Brooklynite this week to get the ceremonial honor, which was also given to Spike Lee.

Park Slope-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Submissions Open For Park Slope District's Participatory Budget

A new online platform will help New Yorkers submit ideas for how to spend more than $1.5 million in the incoming council member's budget.

Gowanus Rezoning Passes City Council, Opponents Vow Lawsuit

The plan, which will transform 80 blocks around the Gowanus Canal, is the largest rezoning under Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration.

Park Slope-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Gowanus Rezoning Heads To Final City Council Vote: How To Watch

The rezoning, which has been in the works for a decade, will face the full City Council at its meeting on Tuesday.

Gowanus Rezoning Gets 1st Yes Votes In City Council After Deal

A 21-page deal on outstanding demands — including $200M to NYCHA — paved the way for City Council committee approval of the plan.

Gowanus Rezoning To Face City Council This Week: How To Watch

The controversial plan to transform the neighborhood is nearing the end of the city review process.

Shahana Hanif Wins Brooklyn's 39th District City Council Race

Hanif is the first Muslim woman to be elected to the city's legislature and the first woman to represent District 39.

Brooklyn District 39 City Council Race: Hanif Faces 2 Challengers

Park Slopers will vote this fall in the general elections for City Council, mayor and other offices. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Brooklyn Has A New Top Federal Prosecutor: What To Know

Breon Peace was sworn in Friday as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District courts, which cover three boroughs and parts of Long Island.

Tenants Fight Owner They Say Is Forcing Them From Pk Slope Homes

A real estate firm bought 70 Prospect Park West and dramatically raised rent. Its residents will protest their displacement Friday morning.

'Oath Keeper' Running For Park Slope Seat In City Council: Report

Brett Wynkoop, part of a "right-wing extremist group" tied to the Jan. 6 riots, wants to represent District 39 in the New York City Council.

Gowanus Rezoning: 'Still Critical Work To Do,' Lander Says

At a City Council hearing, Council Member Brad Lander said he is committed to addressing activists' housing and environmental demands.

Park Slope-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

De Blasio Haunts Green-Wood Cemetery For Daily Walks: Report

The mayor, whose strolls became infamous during the coronavirus pandemic, was spotted walking near his former neighborhood of Park Slope.

Ken Thompson Gets Street Dedication At Brooklyn DA's Office

Jay Street, where the DA's office is located, was co-named to honor Thompson, the former District Attorney who died of cancer in 2016.

Gowanus Rezoning: City Council Hearing Scheduled For Tuesday

The public can testify on the proposal at the 10 a.m. hearing. The project's review process will finish after the City Council votes on it.

These Park Slopers Are The Most Powerful People In Brooklyn: Rank

City & State released its annual Brooklyn Power 100 list for 2021. Here are the Park Slope figures that were among the top-ranked.