The New York City Districting Commission voted on a preliminary plan for new City Council districts. The Preliminary Plan is comprised of newly drawn maps of each of the city’s 51 Council districts, and leaves Crown Heights divided.
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Leon Miles was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian M. Cogan to 72 months in prison following his guilty plea to making false statements in an application for over $1.9 million from the Paycheck Protection Program.
One of Mayor Eric Adams’ aides was robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD.
The Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be returning to New York City this year on July 4th. The fireworks will be launched from five barges on the East River.The Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be returning to New York City this year on July 4th. The fireworks will be launched from five barges on the East River.
Streets across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens will see closures over July 4th as thousands are expected to go outdoors to watch the annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display.
Officials today announced the unsealing of a two-count Indictment charging nine people with racketeering conspiracy and extortion conspiracy of the Fire Mitigation Industry in New York City.
A judge has blocked New York City from letting noncitizens vote for mayor and other municipal offices.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation today to reauthorize and expand the use of New York City school zone speed cameras to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
With inflation hitting New Yorkers hard, the Rent Guidelines Board approved a rent increase for regulated units.
A $215 million cut to the Department of Education’s budget is anticipated because of declining enrollment at New York City public schools, officials said.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction of a $9.5 billion, world-class New Terminal One at JFK International Airport will move forward this summer now that financial and environmental approvals have been secured.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a statement regarding mask mandates in schools and daycare centers for 2- to 4-year-old children, notifying of his plan to drop the mandate.
Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will not have to worry about paying an extra price, at least for about a year.
Over 12,000 people packed into Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens for a sold out concert by the popular Jewish Israeli singer Yishai Ribo.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the takedown of a massive retail theft operation in New York City that stole and resold millions of dollars in goods.
It was an expected shock for many politicians across New York State, as the Special Master released the new lines drawn for congressional districts for New York. For the Jews of Brooklyn, the biggest shock was District #9, a Mega Jewish district which includes Crown Heights.
A heat advisory is in effect for New York City Friday as temperatures are expected to hit the high nineties.
