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Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump’s Early Tenure

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump’s Early Tenure

There are four areas that have had the greatest impact from Trump's immigration policies in his first 100 days: expanded surveillance, enforcement and detention that bypasses due process; attacks on legal immigrants; attacks on organizations that help asylum seekers with essential services; and threats to sanctuary cities. 
Protesters Dampen Mayoral Forum on Black Agenda in Brooklyn

Protesters Dampen Mayoral Forum on Black Agenda in Brooklyn

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared at the Black Agenda Mayoral Forum at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, on Wednesday, and was met with protests.
NYC Mayor Says Brooklyn Community Will Get an Explanation For Superintendent's Dismissal

NYC Mayor Says Brooklyn Community Will Get an Explanation For Superintendent's Dismissal

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said his administration would meet with central Brooklyn education stakeholders in District 16 to explain the dismissal of Brendan Mims over spring break, which occurred without prior notice to the community.
NYC Tour Guides Are Feeling a Hit from U.S. Travel Boycotts

NYC Tour Guides Are Feeling a Hit from U.S. Travel Boycotts

Maria-Leena Kerr, a Danish tour guide in New York City, said it felt "like my baby is being taken away,” as some foreign tourists start to cancel travel plans to the U.S.
Brooklyn Community Protests Superintendent's Dismissal

Brooklyn Community Protests Superintendent's Dismissal

"Bring back Mims!" chanted dozens of parents, politicians and community leaders about the removal of Brendan Mims, the superintendent of D16 schools.
Strike Ends at Brooklyn's Alamo Drafthouse

Strike Ends at Brooklyn's Alamo Drafthouse

The NYC Alamo United union said a “tentative agreement” was offered on Tuesday. Forty employees at the Downtown Brooklyn location are expected to get their jobs back.
NYC Will Rein in Scaffolding, Will Try to Preserve Wind Farm Project

NYC Will Rein in Scaffolding, Will Try to Preserve Wind Farm Project

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would try to preserve Empire 1, a wind farm energy project, and the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal after construction was halted by the Trump Administration.
Brooklyn Creative Uses Animation to Share His Mental Health Story

Brooklyn Creative Uses Animation to Share His Mental Health Story

Although Teo Nalani, a young illustrator from Brooklyn, didn't grow up wanting to make movies, his first animated film will be showcased at an upcoming film festival.
Comic Reg Thomas Blazes Brooklyn With His Brand of Funny

Comic Reg Thomas Blazes Brooklyn With His Brand of Funny

Reg Thomas draws from his Haitian upbringing, growing up in Brooklyn and dating in New York City to make people laugh.
Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For Brooklyn Borough President

Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For Brooklyn Borough President

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is running for another term. At the top of his agenda is improving housing, safety and education.