Brooklyn

Jeffries Slams GOP Budget Over Affordability

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined House and Senate Democrats to oppose the Republican budget proposal, arguing it fails to lower the cost of living for working Americans while benefiting wealthy interests and enabling corruption. Jeffries called for policies focused on affordable healthcare, lower housing and grocery costs, humane immigration reform, and stronger economic protections for middle-class families, while criticizing Republican priorities on spending, immigration enforcement, and healthcare.

Jaime Williams Rejects Political Distractions

Assemblymember Jaime Williams is rejecting political distractions and misinformation while reaffirming her focus on affordability and quality-of-life issues impacting Southeast Brooklyn communities including Canarsie, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, and Gerritsen Beach. Williams also highlighted her record supporting homeowners and renters by fighting against rising taxes, tolls, congestion pricing, and policies that could increase housing costs. She said she supports responsible development, affordable housing, and pathways to homeownership for working families.

Jaime Williams Hosts Brooklyn Pet Adoption Day

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams is partnering with Animal Care Centers of NYC and Animal Pantry to host an “I Love My Pet Day” community pet adoption event in Brooklyn. The event will feature adoptable pets, pet owner resources, and free giveaways while helping connect local animals with loving homes and supporting responsible pet ownership throughout the community.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Reveals 2026 Event Season

Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced its 2026 season lineup featuring months of free public programming along the Brooklyn waterfront, including outdoor movies, live music, dance parties, fitness classes, kayaking, educational activities, cultural festivals, and family-friendly events running from May through October. The annual programming continues to position the park as one of New York City’s premier outdoor destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year with a mix of recreation, arts, culture, and community experiences.

Broken Planet Show Premieres in Brooklyn

International Emmy-nominated performer and longtime Blue Man Group collaborator Callum Grant will bring his acclaimed BROKEN PLANET SHOW to New York City for a one-night-only premiere at Brooklyn Comedy Collective on May 28, in Williamsburg. Blending absurd comedy, clown performance, live-looped music, cabaret, and audience interaction, the production delivers a chaotic yet uplifting theatrical experience that changes nightly with the crowd. Following praised performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the show arrives in Brooklyn ahead of upcoming international festival appearances.

Brooklyn Tenants Launch Rent Strike

Tenants of Homewood Gardens in East Flatbiush, Brooklyn have announced a rent strike, accusing court-appointed property managers of failing to address worsening living conditions during the property’s ongoing bankruptcy case. Residents say they have endured years of inadequate heat and hot water, pest infestations, leaks, and structural deterioration, with conditions becoming especially severe during the winter after a new boiler was allegedly not installed. At a press conference outside 651 Brooklyn Avenue, tenants joined elected officials and advocates in calling for immediate repairs, stronger tenant protections, and long-term preservation of the property for current residents.

Chris Banks Law Aims to Prevent Evictions

New York City Council Deputy Leader Chris Banks announced that Local Law 155 of 2025 officially went into effect on May 8, alongside the launch of a new educational social media campaign designed to inform residents about the law’s protections for emergency assistance grant applicants. The legislation creates digital notification requirements for both applicants and landlords when emergency housing assistance grants are approved, helping to prevent evictions caused by delayed or lost mail. The law was inspired by a constituent in Brooklyn’s 42nd Council District who was evicted after a grant payment check never reached her landlord.

Mamdani Launches Bed-Stuy Housing Plan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Social Services (DSS), announced the start of a public engagement process for Fulton-Howard West, a major new affordable housing and community services project in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The proposal would transform City-owned land on Fulton Street into a mixed-use development featuring 100% affordable housing, upgraded community spaces and expanded social services for local residents.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Fake Plate Scheme

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  • 2 weeks ago

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to running a scheme that sold forged temporary license plates across multiple states, according to Letitia James. Authorities say the operation used social media to distribute fake plates, contributing to the rise of untraceable “ghost cars” and undermining roadway safety and enforcement efforts.

  • Law
  • 2 weeks ago