Brian Cunningham Declared Winner In Crown Heights Assembly Race

Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, who took office earlier this year, held 59 percent of the vote in the crowded general Democratic primary.

Crown, Prospect Heights Election Guide: What To Know In Assembly Races

Democratic primaries for assembly seats across New York City are next week. Here's what to know about in Crown and Prospect Heights.

Updating Zoning In North Crown Heights Lands On Mayor's To-Do List

A long-requested plan for the rapidly-changing swath around Atlantic Avenue will be part of a sweeping zoning plan from the mayor, he said.

Crown Heights Is Again Unified In Final Congressional Redistricting

Mapmakers reversed a plan to divide both Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy between two congressional districts

Crown Heights Would Be Split Under New Congressional Map: What To Know

Half the neighborhood could be represented by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries instead of Rep. Yvette Clarke if the new draft is approved.

These Crown Heights Projects Could Win $1M From City Council

Prospect Park upgrades and school investments are all in the running for participatory budget money in Brooklyn's 40th District.

These Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights Projects Could Win $1M From City Council

School upgrades, community garden renovations, sidewalk repairs and tree plantings are all in the running for participatory budget money.

Brian Cunningham Declares Victory In Crown Heights Assembly Race

The special election was set up to replace Assembly Member Diana Richardson, who left to become deputy borough president.

Crown Heights Special Election This Week: What To Know

The race to replace Assembly Member Diana Richardson will wrap up on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know.

'Cancel Culture' Caused My Downfall, Cuomo Says In NYC Sermon

The ex-governor, who is reportedly considering a run for office, spoke at a Brooklyn church in his first public address since resigning.

Democratic Nominee Chosen For Vacant Crown Heights Assembly Seat

A special election for Assemblymember Diana Richardson's seat, which she left to become deputy borough president, is slated for March.

Special Election For Crown Heights Assembly Seat Set For March

The governor has set a date for the 60th Assembly District to fill a vacancy left by Diana Richardson, who became deputy borough president.

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

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

Crown Heights Assembly Member Named Deputy Borough President

AM Diana Richardson was tapped by Borough President Antonio Reynoso this week, setting up for a special election in her district.

Brooklyn's Alleged Insurrectionists: Where Cases Stand 1 Yr Later

At least eight Brooklynites are charged for their alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Here's where their cases stand a year later.

NYC Will Rally To Denounce Capitol Insurrection, 1 Year Later

The rally, slated for Grand Army Plaza, is one of hundreds of events that will mark the anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Mayor's Inauguration Ceremony Postponed Amid Omicron Wave: Adams

The inauguration ceremony, slated for the Kings Theatre on New Year's Day, was also going to swear in the comptroller and public advocate.

Prospect Park Vale To Get $40 Million Restoration: See It

The project will fix up the 26-acre Vale to include an outdoor amphitheater, a restored children's pool and a pollinator meadow and arbor.

Mayor-Elect Adams To Be Inaugurated At Brooklyn's Kings Theatre

The inauguration, typically held at City Hall, will celebrate that the next public advocate, comptroller and mayor are all from the borough.

COVID Outbreak Closes Crown Heights Assembly Member's Office

The Empire Boulevard office will close for the "foreseeable future," Assembly Member Diana Richardson said.

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Update

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

Submissions Open For Crown Heights District 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.

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Announces Run For NY Governor

The public advocate and former Brooklyn council member joins Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James in the race.

Crystal Hudson Wins Brooklyn District 35 City Council Race

Hudson will be the first openly gay Black woman to serve in City Council.

Brooklyn District 35 City Council Race: Hudson Faces Kinsey

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

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Back Rent Down In Brooklyn: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Brooklyn rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Innocent Man Who Spent 20 Yrs In Prison For BK Shooting Sues City

Eric DeBerry, who was freed from prison last summer, is suing NYPD officers and the city for putting him there, according to a new suit.

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Kings County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Northern Crown Heights Doubled Its White Population In A Decade

The neighborhood lost nearly 19,000 Black residents and gained about 15,000 white residents from 2010 and 2020, new census data shows.

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Brooklyn Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Prospect Heights-Crown Heights residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Brooklyn

Many in the Prospect Heights-Crown Heights area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Brooklyn Gets 1st Surge Of Anti-Gun Violence Resources From State

Gov. Andrew Cuomo kicked off his $138-million plan to curb gun violence with a meeting about hot spots in Brooklyn on Wednesday.

Here's What Prospect, Crown Heights Gets In NYC's 2022 Budget

The city's new $99 billion budget includes millions of dollars heading to Prospect and Crown Heights. Here are a few notable projects.

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Brooklyn decreased recently.

Crystal Hudson Wins Brooklyn's 35th District City Council Primary

Hudson held 54 percent of the vote after ranked-choice results and preliminary absentee ballot counts, which were released Tuesday.

Brooklyn Lawmakers Pepper Sprayed At Protest Sue The City: Docs

Assembly Member Diana Richardson and state Sen. Zellnor Myrie were pepper sprayed by cops during a protest at the Barclays Center last year.

Brooklyn Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Prospect Heights-Crown Heights area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.