NYC City Council Primary Election In District 35: Laurie Cumbo Defeats Ede Fox, AP Says

Cumbo won a tight race in Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

District 35 NYC City Council Election: Candidates, Polling Places And More

Everything you need to know to vote in Tuesday's primary election in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights.

Meet Jabari Brisport, The Socialist Running For New York City Council

A Q&A with the candidate endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

ICYMI: Brooklyn City Council Campaign Has Become 'Factually Dubious Hit Job,' Critics Say

The race for the 35th City Council district, which includes Fort Green, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, is heating up.

Brooklyn State Senator Comes Under Fire For Aligning With Republicans

As Trump-inspired activism continues, a grassroots group is targeting state Sen. Jesse Hamilton for allying with Republicans in Albany.

Crown Heights Apartment Complex Gets Nearly 600 Rent-Stabilized Units

A group of local politicians announced the deal Tuesday.

Hear From City Council Candidates At Saturday Forum

Candidates for city council seats across Central Brooklyn will take part in a forum this weekend.

Bill De Blasio Still Confident Bedford-Union Armory Plan Will Be Approved

"It’s something that could do a lot of good for the community."

Controversial Bedford Union Armory Project Unanimously Rejected By Community Board

The vote was a unanimous "No."

Bedford-Union Armory Project Begins City Review: What You Need To Know

If you haven't been following along, get caught up here.

Vote On Bedford-Union Armory Should Come Before City Council Election, Candidate Says

"It's easy for Laurie Cumbo to say she'll vote no on a major issue ... especially when that vote won't happen until after the primary."

Watch Live: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens City Council Candidates Debate Ahead Of Fall Election

The five Democrats vying for a primary win in September will argue onstage Monday night.

Brooklyn Armory Project Will Move Forward Despite Opposition From Local Politicians

The city's plan to redevelop the Bedford-Union Armory will enter a lengthy land-use review process.

Crown Heights Homeless Shelter's Opening Blocked Again By Judge

Judge Katherine A. Levine​​​ extended a temporary restraining order against 1173 Bergen St.

City Council Candidate Will 'Say No' To Bedford-Union Armory Deal

Ede Fox threw her name into the City Council race for the 35th District, which covers Fort Green, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy.

Opening Of Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Delayed After Residents Go To Court

The shelter, originally scheduled to open Wednesday, is now on track to open "next week," a DHS spokesman says.

Watch: Brooklyn Rep. Blasts De Blasio, City Hall In Fiery Facebook Lives

Assemblywoman Diana Richardson took to Facebook Live to rail against the city's plan for the Bedford-Union Armory and new homeless shelter.

Woman Shouts Down State Official During Crown Heights Zoning Meeting (VIDEO)

Video shows activist Alicia Boyd shouting at Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, who was giving a talk to community members about rezoning.

Trump Headed For Impeachment, Brooklyn Rep. Yvette Clarke Says

Rep. Yvette Clarke made the comments about impeachment during a Wednesday night town hall in Prospect Heights.

Reminder: Yvette Clarke Town Hall On Feb. 22, Rep. For Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and PLG

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke will host her first town hall of 2017 on Feb. 22.

'Sanctuary District' Declared in Prospect Heights, Crown Heights And PLG

State Sen. Jesse Hamilton said he wants to provide vetted assistance for immigrants who need help.

Prospect Heights Leader Blasts Bag Fee As 'Burden' On The Poor

Assemblyman Walter Mosley argues that the bag fee won't help the environment, but it will burden poor families in NYC.

'Sanctuary Senate District' To Be Launched By Crown Heights State Sen. Jesse Hamilton

The program will assist immigrants in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive orders, according to State Sen. Jesse Hamilton.

Brower Park Library Moving To Brooklyn Children's Museum, BPL Says

The new " Brower Park Family Library" will also send from the Children's Museum collection, according to the BPL.

Saira Raifee, CUNY Student Stranded By Immigration Ban, Returns To U.S. (Updates)

Raifee, an Iranian national, was one of two CUNY students who returned to the country, reports said.

'It Still Smells Like A Trojan Horse': Voices From A Meeting On The Beford Union Armory

The redevelopment site is a focal point for housing and gentrification concerns in Crown Heights.

Poetic Justice: Speaking Their Names 7pm 2/23 Brooklyn Museum

“Speaking Their Names,” honors women (and men) who have suffered social injustice

Updates: Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Hosting Feb. 22 Town Hall

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke will host four town halls in the coming months, her spokesman said.

Crown Heights Rep. Yvette Clarke Backs Bills Against Immigration Order And Steve Bannon's Promotion

Rep. Yvette Clarke has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration.

Lefferts Gardens CUNY Student Stuck In Iran Under Trump's Travel Ban

Lefferts Gardens resident Saira Rafiee is one of as many as 120 students from the City University of New York believed to be stuck abroad.

Crown Heights Rep. Yvette Clarke Re-Activates Public Events Calendar

Rep. Clarke will host an immigration-focused telephone town hall on Feb. 8.

Crown Heights Congresswoman Says She'll 'Organize' Constituents, But Has No Public Events Scheduled

The "Events" page on Yvette Clarke's website hasn't been updated since 2014.

Crown Heights Residents Seem Open To Waterfront Street Car

The city brought its series of public presentations on the BQX to Crown Heights on Tuesday.

Bedford Union Armory Financials Demanded By Crown Heights Officials (Updated)

The officials want to know BFC Partners' expected profits on the Bedford Union Armory project, among other information.

Audio: Crown Heights Congresswoman Says She'll 'Act Up' Against Trump

Rep. Yvette Clarke skipped Friday's inauguration and had harsh words for the new president.

Charge Those Under 18 As Juveniles, Not Adults, State Senator Says

Only New York and North Carolina treat those 16 and older as adults in the eyes of the law.

Crown Heights Talk On Brooklyn Queens Connector Set For Jan. 24

Adam Giambrone will update Community Board 8 on the proposed light rail transit system.

Brooklyn Army Vet: I Was Harassed, 'Humiliated' By Racist, Pro-Trump NYPD Cop

Najja Plowden is suing the city after a nightmare ordeal in Crown Heights. The officer who allegedly tormented him is still on duty.

Op-Ed: Recreational Facilities at the Bedford Armory Will Be a Win for Crown Heights

The city has proposed redeveloping the site as a combination recreation and residential complex.

Park Slope Anti-Trump Rally Planned Outside Sen. Chuck Schumer's House

Political activists warn the senator: "Play ball with dangerous, amoral people and we will devote ourselves to your political demise."