Green-Wood To Get $500K For New Welcome Center, BP Announces

The new facility will be across the street from Green-Wood's 5th Avenue entrance.

Kal Penn TV Series Draws Endorsement Plea From BK Council Hopeful

Kensington-born Council Candidate wants to be the real-life incarnation of Kal Penn's character in a new Queens-based sitcom.

Brooklyn Lawyer Michael Hiller Launches Congressional Campaign

Michael Hiller will attempt to unseat Rep. Yvette Clarke next year, the Brooklyn lawyer announced.

Kensington Suffers 'Stark Digital Divide,' Comptroller Says

A new analysis from City Comptroller Scott Stringer found almost half of Kensington went without broadband internet access in 2017.

Kalman Yeger Ousted From Committee For Palestine Tweet: Reports

The Brooklyn city councilman was removed from the immigration committee meeting Monday after he tweeted, "Palestine does not exist."

Brooklyn Sees Divided Coverage After Yeger's Anti-Palestine Tweet

A protest outside City Councilman Kalman Yeger's Brooklyn office Thursday night divided the community and journalists who covered it.

Kensington Rep Condemned For 'Palestine Does Not Exist' Tweet

Brooklyn councilman Kalman Yeger's tweet drew criticism from the Mayor, City Speaker Corey Johnson and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

Jumaane Williams' '09 Arrest Raises Questions Day Before Election

The Public Advocate race frontrunner admitted to a 2009 arrest after a fight with his girlfriend. His female competitors want to know more.

Brooklynites Lose $600M Every Year To Health Care Fraud: FBI

Brooklyn tax payers lose more money to Medicaid and Medicare fraud than residents of any other New York county, FBI data shows.

Marty Golden Concedes To Andrew Gounardes Weeks After Senate Race

State Sen. Marty Golden conceded almost two weeks after a close race for his former Brooklyn district.

Dan Donovan Concedes To Max Rose After Tight Congressional Race

Staten Island went blue Tuesday night.

Brooklyn Election Guide 2018: Races To Watch And How To Vote

Here's what you need to know about voting in Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Simcha Felder Wins District 17 State Senate Race

State Senantor Simcha Felder won the Democratic primary in the race to represent the 17th state senate district.

Simcha Felder Financed By Gowanus Canal Dumper, Records Show

A business owner fined $500,000 for dumping oil into the Gowanus Canal is one of several donors to Felder's campaign with a checkered past.

Brooklyn Rep Demands Opponent's 'Fake' Name Be Taken Off Ballot

State Sen. Simcha Felder argued Blake Morris' name should be removed from the ballot because Blake is his middle name, court records show.

Guardian Angel Takes On Simcha Felder In State Senate Race

Red-capped vigilante Luis Rivera plans to take on Simcha Felder, one of the most powerful Democrats in Albany.

Cuomo Looking For Candidates To Replace Rogue Felder: Reports

State Senator Simcha Felder will not rejoin the Democratic caucus in the State Senate, preventing the party from a majority.

Cuomo To Felder: Rejoin Democrats Before November

The Central Brooklyn State Senator, elected as a Democrat, announced this week he will continue to caucus with Republicans.

Democrat Simcha Felder Will Remain With Republicans: Reports

The democratic state senator who represents central Brooklyn announced he'll continue to caucus with Republicans.

Armed Cops Won't Stop School Shootings, Brooklynites Tell Senator

State Senator Simcha Felder wants to station cops outside every NYC school. Brooklyn residents want evidence it will work.

Activists Beg Kensington's State Senator To Support NY Health Act

More than 25 Brooklyn grassroots organizations co-authored a letter to Sen. Simcha Felder pleading with him to pass the New York Health Act.

NYC Needs A 'Bigger And Bolder' Housing Plan, Stringer Says

The comptroller criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio the same day City Hall rolled out details of his new affordable housing initiative.

Congestion Pricing? Millionaire's Tax? MTA Needs More Money, Rep. Says

"We waste money, and we are expensive," Robert Carroll said about the MTA.

Tell Your State Rep. How To Fix The MTA

Robert Carroll, who represents Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington and parts of Ditmas Park and Flatbush, is taking feedback.

Charlottesville Car Attack Was Faked, Brooklyn State Senator's Aide Says: Report

An aide to Sen. Simcha Felder, whose district includes Kensington and Sunset Park, suggested the Charlottesville attack was faked.

Kensington Rep. Gets 'Perfect 100' Score From Environmental Group

Assembllyman Bobby Carroll gets a perfect score from a top statewide environmental group on its inaugural "scorecard."

Kensington Stables Close To Coming Under City Ownership

City Councilman Brad Lander updated the community on the city's efforts to buy the stables and where it could go next.

Kensington Assemblyman Gives Plan To Fix MTA

Would you be in favor of any of these changes?

State Rep. Upgrades District Office Storefront With Local Art

"It's about beautifying the neighborhood," Assemblymember Bobby Carroll told Patch.

Watch Live: Kensington City Council Candidates Debate Ahead Of Fall Election

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

State Rep. Bobby Carroll On F Train Shutdown, Kensington Stables And Learning How To Drive

Assemblyman Bobby Carroll—whose district includes Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Ditmas Park and Flatbush—sits down with Patch.

Vote On What Windsor Terrace, Kensington Projects Your Tax Dollars Should Go Toward

Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in Windsor Terrace, Kensington and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.

'Vandalized' Jewish Cemetery Actually Just Old And Falling Apart, NYPD Detectives Say

At least one South Brooklyn politician still isn't convinced.

Reminder: Windsor Terrace Rep. Yvette Clarke Town Hall On Feb. 22

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

Updates: Windsor Terrace Rep. Yvette Clarke Hosting Feb. 22 Town Hall

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

Windsor Terrace 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.

Local School Construction and New 39th St. Bar On Windsor Terrace Community Board Agenda

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

Windsor Terrace Rep. Yvette Clarke Re-Activates Public Events Calendar

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

Trump's Immigration Orders 'Rooted In Racism' Says Windsor Terrace and Kensington Councilman

Brad Lander added his name to a statement denouncing the immigration orders Trump signed this week.

Windsor Terrace 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.