Politics

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NYC’s Housing Crisis: Big Developers, Politicians & Hotels

New York City’s ongoing housing crisis has politicians and developers pointing fingers at small homeowners, accusing them of worsening the shortage by renting out their extra units for short-term stays, which is preposterous. A closer look at the numbers tells a different story—one that exposes the real culprits behind the city's lack of truly affordable housing.

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Remembering Dr. Hazel Dukes: A Life of Service and Leadership

The NAACP is mourning the loss of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a tireless advocate for civil rights and a transformative leader in New York and across the nation. Dr. Dukes served as President of the New York State Conference of the NAACP, a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, and an active participant in the Executive Committee and various Board sub-committees. In addition to her work with the NAACP, she was the President of Hazel N. Dukes & Associates Consultant Firm and held numerous leadership positions within her New York community.

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Closure of Roosevelt Hotel Asylum Seeker Center

Adams Administration’s Asylum Seeker Management Strategies and Border Policy Advocacy Have Helped Lead to Over 7 Months of Shelter Census Decreases, Total Savings Reaching More Than $5.2 Billion Over Three Fiscal Years

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Janice Chen: A Life of Service in Law & Community

Brooklyn is a place where people from all walks of life come together, working hard to build stronger communities. Attorney Janice Chen is one of those people. As an experienced attorney and dedicated community leader, she has spent years helping Brooklyn residents navigate the legal system while also working to improve opportunities for young people. Now, she is stepping forward in hopes of serving the borough in an even greater capacity, as a Kings County Civil Court Judge.

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Progress in East New York's $500Mil Broadway Junction Project

Revitalization of East New York IBZ Underway with Release of Multi-Site RFP, Completed Renovation and Lease-Up of NYCEDC’s Industrial Building, and Activation of Vacant Lot with Local Recycling Organization Sure We Can

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Brooklyn Museum Announces Staff and Salary Cuts

The Brooklyn Museum is making significant changes to its operations in response to ongoing financial pressures. As it celebrates its 200th anniversary, leadership is implementing strategic measures to ensure the institution’s long-term sustainability, including staff reductions and executive salary cuts.

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Charges Ordered to be Dropped Against Mayor Eric Adams

The Department of Justice has directed federal prosecutors to drop all corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to an agency memo issued Monday.

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Mayor Adams Reveals Plan To Position NYC As A Leader in AI

Mayor Adams is taking major steps to transform NYC into a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). Last week, he and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) released a report detailing their plan to integrate AI into the city's economy. This initiative will create thousands of new business and job opportunities in the region.

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$475K Secured for NYC Health + Hospitals by Rita Joseph

NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney has announced that NYC Council Member Rita Joseph has secured $475,000 in city funding to enhance security infrastructure and expand rehabilitative services. The funding will introduce telemetry remote monitoring for residents with cardiac conditions such as congestive heart failure, improving oversight and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.