Brooklyn

Opinion

A compromise for nightlife venues and their neighbors

The “Agent of Change” bill in the City Council would require mutual soundproofing efforts.

By RAFAEL ESPINAL, JR.

Opinion

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Infrastructure

Is there light at the end of the NYC freight rail tunnel?

A cross-harbor freight tunnel is essential to New York City’s continued existence, Rep. Jerrold Nadler says.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Andrew Cuomo celebrates his 2010 victory alongside his parents, former Gov. Mario Cuomo and Matilda Cuomo.

Campaigns & Elections

Democratic candidates partying local for election night

James and Cuomo won’t be together, unlike Teachout and Nixon.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballot during the 2016 election at PS 8 in Brooklyn.

Campaigns & Elections

AG candidates raise prospect of criminal charges after voter purge

Maloney, Eve call for tougher action after NYC Board of Elections’ 2016 fiasco.

By STACEY ASIP-KNEITSCHEL

News & Politics

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Ross Barkan and Andrew Gounardes stand with their arms crossed.

Campaigns & Elections

Out with the old?

A former and first time Democratic candidates face off in Brooklyn for the right to take on state Sen. Martin Golden

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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A rendering of the proposed BQX traveling over the Pulaski Bridge in Brooklyn.

Infrastructure

Trottenberg on the BQX, speed cameras and who owns the subway

NYC’s transportation commissioner weighs in on the issues.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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IDC challengers Robert Jackson, Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos

Campaigns & Elections

How to beat a former member of the Independent Democratic Conference

All face challenges. But is anti-IDC sentiment enough to knock out the incumbents?

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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Rep. Grace Meng, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James and Rep. Nydia Velazquez

Campaigns & Elections

No longer ‘defiant,’ James stumps for ‘respect’

Attorney general frontrunner Letitia James becomes part of the establishment.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

Cast your vote for this week's biggest Winners & Losers!

By CITY & STATE

Winners & Losers

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New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Mayor Bill de Blasio originally announce the plans to create smaller, borough equitable prison system to replace Rikers in February.

Criminal Justice

The elected officials opposing the four new jails to replace Rikers

Borough presidents and state lawmakers have raised concerns.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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