Brooklyn Archives – Politics NY

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Op-ed | Our city’s future depends on funding childcare — now

By Maya Kornberg, Ph.D. Conversation…

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Criminal charges against cop-biting pol Susan Zhuang dropped

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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Council Member Susan Zhuang seeks to create ‘Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day’ in New York City

By Gabriele Holterman Conversation…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo arrives to make an announcement at One World Trade Center Tower in New York

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Op-ed | Why Andrew Cuomo is the right leader for a better NYC

By Brooklyn Democratic Party Leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn Conversation…

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Ari Kagan to challenge Council Member Inna Vernikov in 48th District GOP Primary

By Adam Daly Conversation…

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‘Hands off our healthcare’: Brooklynites protest Rep. Malliotakis’ support for Republican budget proposal

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

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Families of pandemic nursing home victims mark five years, demand Cuomo take accountability

By Dean Moses Conversation…

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Democratic and Republican candidates unify in contempt of frontrunner Cuomo over his handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes

By Dean Moses Conversation…

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Speed limit in Dumbo to be lowered to 20 mph as nabe becomes Brooklyn’s first ‘Regional Slow Zone’

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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Brooklyn pol introduces bill seeking faster inspections, more transparency on rat complaints

By Adam Daly Conversation…

Mayor Adams with shotgun at NYPD announcement about illegal firearms seizures

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Mayor Adams rails against critics while touting record illegal gun seizures in Brooklyn: ‘The numbers don’t lie; your noise lies’

By Dean Moses Conversation…

Civil rights marchers from Selma walk across Brooklyn Bridge

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‘Back to the Bridges’: Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge for civil rights on 60th anniversary of ‘Blood Sunday’

By Dean Moses Conversation…

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‘The Chisholm Effect’: Brooklyn celebrates Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s legacy at Children’s Museum

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

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Brooklyn GOP seat swaps could pave way for Ari Kagan’s return to city council

By Adam Daly Conversation…

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How Council Member Chi Ossé, the ‘mother’ of online political content, spreads his message on social media

By Regina Martinez Conversation…

Protestors protest in front of Hakeem Jeffries' office denouncing President Trump, Elon Musk and calling for a removal of Mayor Eric Adams.

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Protesters call on Hakeem Jeffries in Brooklyn to do more to resist Trump administration

By Lloyd Mitchell Conversation…

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Brooklyn nonprofits brace for uncertainty after federal funding freeze and swift reversal causes ‘chaos’

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

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Mayor Eric Adams rallies against criticism at Ocean Hill church, tells supporters he’s ‘going nowhere’

By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

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Tip Theft Prevention Act aims to combat wage theft and union-busting for food service workers

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

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City Hall to meet with Brooklyn childcare centers fighting closure as providers, pols slam Mayor Adams

By Paul Frangipane & Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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Shore Parkway Promenade from Verrazzano to Ceasar’s Bay set for revamp

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Conversation…

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AM Lester Chang sworn in for second term, calls for unity and community service

By Robert Pearl Conversation…

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First six Brooklyn organizations chosen for BP Reynoso’s Community Baby Shower Fund

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

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Stephen Chan celebrates historic win at State Senate swearing-in ceremony

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

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Jacobi Hospital opens new art exhibit for behavioral health patients

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Actor Tim Pocock on his role in queer Australian thriller ‘Body Blow’

Assemblymember Ron Kim and the 109th Police Precinct pose for a photo with students who attended the annual backpack giveaway at the precinct’s headquarters.

Assemblymember Kim, 109th Precinct host annual backpack giveaway for students in Flushing

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Brooklyn Children’s Museum expands free field trips to 42,000 NYC students thanks to Council funding