Brooklyn
Crowd Seeks to Replace Corrupt Assemblyman
Ken Thorbourne |
Seven candidates are running in the September 9 primary for the seat William Boyland once held.
Health and Environment
City Finally Beating Back Queens Floodwaters
Ken Thorbourne |
After decades of regular flooding in the borough’s southeast, a $6 billion infrastructure project is having an impact. Some want DEP to go further and pump out rising groundwater.
Housing and Homelessness
Groups Prod NYCHA to Keep Promises on Mold
Ken Thorbourne |
Six months after a landmark settlement was signed committing the housing authority to a comprehensive attack on potentially deadly fungus, advocates are optimistic but say they’ve seen little action.
Brooklyn
Bushwick Rallies for Better Parks
Ken Thorbourne |
Advocates are pressing City Councilmembers and the mayor for repairs to two green spaces. Parks funding is set to increase, but not enough to meet community needs, they say.
