'Sanctuary Senate District' To Be Launched By Sunset Park 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.

7th Avenue Bike Lane Proposed By City From Flatbush To 23rd Street

The bike infrastructure improvements were pitched by Department of Transportation officials to CB 7 on Monday.

Sunset Park Cop Watchers Want AG To Reject 'Broken Windows' Policing

So-called "quality of life" arrests can lead to deportation, El Grito argues in the letter.

Brooklyn Prison Isn't Fit For 'Civilized Country,' Attorney Says

One female inmate wasn't given medical care after breaking her foot, and had to be carried to the toilet by fellow inmates, her lawyer says.

Next Hearing On 'Third World' Sunset Park Prison Is Feb. 10

Last year, four judges described conditions inside the Sunset Park prison as "unconscionable."

Sunset Park Could Get Medical Marijuana Dispensary

But it's not the kind of drug that gets you high, explained District 7 manager Jeremy Laufner.

Sunset Park Rep. Backs Bills Against Immigration Order And Steve Bannon's Promotion

Velázquez spoke out against both of the administration's actions during a Wednesday night town hall with her constituents.

Sunset Park Schools and New 39th St. Bar On Community Board Agenda

Here are some of the upcoming meetings scheduled for Community Board 7 this February.

Sunset Park Uplands Connectors Project To Host Final Public Comment Session

The project aims to bring bike lanes and improved pedestrian access to 43rd Street and 58th Street.

Sunset Park Rep. Nydia Velázquez Holding Feb. 1 Telephone Town Hall

Velázquez's telephone town hall will touch on a variety of topics, according to a spokesperson.

Sunset Park Councilman Says Trump's Immigration Orders Are 'Rooted In Racism'

Carlos Menchaca added his name to a statement denouncing the immigration orders Trump signed this week.

Sunset Park Councilman Arrested At Trump Tower

Carlos Menchaca was arrested at Trump Tower on Friday following an act of civil disobedience.

Starting In 2018, N Train To Run Local Between 36th and 59th For 1 Year

The service change is needed to complete repairs in the tunnel, according to a report.

Sunset Park's Streets Are Good In The East, Bad In The West, City Says

Here's how the quality of Sunset Park's streets stacks up, according to the Department of Transportation.

Sunset Park: Liquor Licenses, Homelessness, BQX on CB 7 Agenda

The CB 7 board's next general meeting is scheduled for Jan. 18

First Meeting of Sunset Park Homelessness Committee Is Jan. 5

The committee is a new part of Community Board 7.

Location Change for Monthly Meeting of Sunset Park Community Board

The BQX, new neighborhood school construction, and immigration policy are on the agenda.

Problems Persist Inside 'Third World' Sunset Park Prison: Attorney

Officials transferred some female inmates to Connecticut, but those remaining are still held in poor conditions, a local lawyer says.

In Sunset Park, Proposed Waterfront Street Car Meets Most Vocal Rejection Yet

"This is another project that feels like it's just being imposed upon our community," said Cesar Zuniga.

Sunset Park Councilman Delivers 'Sanctuary City' Bill to Trump Tower

The resolution, passed by the Council, affirms that NYC will remain a safe place for undocumented immigrants.

Sunset Parkers Want Community Board Active on Immigrant Rights

The board's immigration committee is crafting a resolution expressing support for all residents, regardless of legal status.

Top Staffer for Sunset Park Councilman Knocks Light Rail Planning Process

The comments came as the city agencies assessing the project's viability said they "are in full support" of it.

Sunset Park Library Now Stocked With Robotics Kits, Video Games, Sound Equipment and More

Brooklyn's library branches are in the process of receiving $3 million in state-funded tech upgrades.

Sunset Park Immigration Town Hall Scheduled For Nov. 28

Immigration attorneys and top local elected officials will be on hand to speak with community members.

Sunset Park Immigrant Kids Are Being Bullied at School Post-Trump (Updated)

"'They’d better start packing their bags' isn’t something young children should be forced to confront in a school setting.​"

Controversial Plan to Rebuild Sunset Park Library Is Now One Step Closer to Reality

Sunset Park community leaders have agreed to let city officials demolish and rebuild the local public library — with some conditions.

Sunset Park Immigrants Invited to Legal Defense Workshop as Trump Comes to Power

"People will be getting stopped for the color of their skin, what they look like," Sunset Park activist Dennis Flores says.

Sunset Parkers Raise Questions and Concerns Over Library Redevelopment Plan

The Fifth Avenue Committee wants to build six stories of affordable housing on top of a new, three story library.

How Would You Change Waterfront Transit in Sunset Park? Weigh in at Nov. 10 Meeting

New York City Hall's development arm will host a transit-focused meeting in Sunset Park on Nov. 10, at the offices of UPROSE.

Hearing on 'Third World' Sunset Park Prison Delayed Until Dec. 15

161 female inmates are reportedly being held in two rooms, without adequate access to fresh air and with limited medical treatment.

Learn About Sunset Park Rep's 'Landlord Accountability Act' on Nov. 2

The legislation aims to prevent landlords from pushing out, or discriminating against, Section 8 renters.

Sunset Park Politician Hounds Feds for Answers on 'Third World' Neighborhood Jail

"Reports of moldy food, lack of light and poor air quality are alarming," Rep. Nydia Velázquez wrote in her letter.

Free Sunset Park Legal Defense Workshop to Start Oct. 20

The Participatory Defense Initiative will offer free legal advice every other week to Sunset Parkers who need help.

Federal Judge Appalled by 'Third World' Brooklyn Prison

"There are no windows, so there is no fresh air or sunlight. The women are in the room 24/7, with no opportunity for outside exercise."

In Sunset Park, Protesters Call for "Prisoner Liberation"

"Poverty is a form of violence," a protester said, explaining how those arrested were victims themselves.

Sunset Park Activists Want 'Disadvantaged Communities' in Charge of Climate Policy

Sunset Park activist group UPROSE wants the communities most impacted by climate change to lead the charge against it.

Year-Long Sunset Park Sinkhole Repair Project Nearing Completion

The city says a massive Sunset Park sinkhole that emerged last August is weeks away from being fully repaired.

Sunset Park Residents Demand Answers on Brooklyn-to-Queens Streetcar

The proposed streetcar system along the Brooklyn-Queens waterfront has been the focus of a series of public meetings.

8 Brooklyn Subway Stations to Be Renovated by 2018

The MTA's newest capital budget received final approval last week, and pledges $27 billion in improvements to the city's transit system.

Sunset Park to Host June 21 Meeting on Brooklyn Queens Connector

The meeting will allow community members to offer thoughts on how the proposed train would impact their neighborhood.