Brooklyn

NYC Green Card Holders' Free Speech at Risk

The recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia University graduate student, has ignited concerns among New York’s immigrant communities regarding the boundaries of free speech and the security of green card status. Khalil, known for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests on campus, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on March 8, 2025, under allegations of activities aligned with Hamas.

NYC Housing Lottery: 326 Rockaway Avenue

The NYC Housing Connect Housing Lottery is now accepting applications for 326 Rockaway Avenue Apartments, a newly constructed residential building in Brownsville, Brooklyn. This development includes 85 affordable housing units available to the general public and 130 units reserved for formerly homeless individuals referred by city agencies.
The deadline to apply is May 5, 2025, and there are no fees to apply. All amenities and utilities are included in the rent.

Message from BK Judicial Candidate Duane Frankson

Letter from Judicial candidate Duane Frankson, to residents of East New York, Brownsville, Bushwick and Cypress Hills, which are all part of the 7th Municipal District.

Janice Chen Gains Key Endorsements in Civil Court Race

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Independent Review Recommends Dismissal of Eric Adams Case

A legal expert brought in to independently assess the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams is advising a federal judge to dismiss the case in a way that prevents future prosecution.

Janice Purvis Gains 4 Key Endorsements for Bk Judicial Run

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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.

East New York Students Introduced to Entrepreneurship

For restaurant owner, Andrew Walcott, the journey from student to successful entrepreneur has come full circle. Walcott, owner of Fusion East Caribbean Soul Restaurant, recently returned to his old elementary school, PS 273 in East New York, to inspire the next generation of business leaders. His visit was part of an initiative to introduce students to entrepreneurship at an early age, showing them that they, too, can carve their own paths in the world of business.