Local Voices

In this exclusive op-ed to BK Reader, New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlines his efforts to keep New York City more affordable.

Op-Ed: Voting "yes" on Proposal 1 in the November election will ensure that New Yorkers' rights and reproductive freedoms are secure not just today, but in the future.

Op-Ed: You can learn how to alleviate caregiver burden and identify resources to support older adults.

Op-Ed: When landlords and property owners violate our heating regulations, the city will hold them accountable.

Op-Ed: By passing the Equal Rights Amendment in New York, we send a clear message to the rest of the country: we believe in human rights, and we reject any attempt to criminalize people for expressing their identity or accessing health care.

The Clinton-Hill resident transitioned on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Op-Ed: There is nothing worse than seeing a need and not being able to do something about it.

Op-Ed: One member of Brooklyn's Community Board 7 believes the housing project proposed on the site of Arrow Linen can be reimagined so it is affordable for people making under $45,000 a year.

Op-Ed: After-school programs are more than just a place for children to go after school—they are critical in shaping their futures, providing them with the structure, safety and opportunities they need to thrive.

Past members of the Vanguard, Brooklyn College’s student newspaper, leave a lasting legacy on and off campus.