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Policy & Government

Outgoing Councilmember Robert Cornegy Releases Resource Guide for Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights

by Brooklyn Reader December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights residents living in the neighborhoods’ 36th District have a new resource guide highlighting local services released Wednesday by outgoing Councilmember Robert Cornegy. The 105-page document, available […]

City Looks to Restart Program Accused of ‘Snatching’ Black-Owned Homes Without Compensation

by Jessy Edwards November 12, 2021November 18, 2021

Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

by Brooklyn Reader August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

Controversial Crown Heights Development Approved By Landmarks Commission, Opponents Fundraise for Lawsuit

by Jackson Ferrari Ibelle May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Non-Profit & Community

After Months of Improvising, Youth-Centered Nonprofit Finds New Home in Bed-Stuy

by Jackson Ferrari Ibelle February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

Photo: 920 Park Place in Crown Heights where a development is being planned by Jackson Ibelle for BK Reader

Development Plans on Site of Historic Crown Heights Building Cause Backlash

by Kevin Limiti and Jackson Ferrari Ibelle September 14, 2020January 12, 2021

Black Lives Matter mural on Fulton St. Photo: Courtesy of Keith Forest.

Bedford Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy’s Black Lives Matter Mural Gets Festive for West Indian Day

by Tramane Harris September 9, 2020January 28, 2021

Man, 48, Dies After Bed-Stuy Shooting: NYPD

‘Stop the Violence Town Hall’ and Family Day Happening at Bed-Stuy Park

by Brooklyn Reader July 21, 2020January 28, 2021

Mayor Bill de Blasio. Photo: Kevin Case for Flickr.

City Council Passes Budget With Cuts to NYPD and Restored Funding for Community Programs

by Anna Bradley-Smith July 1, 2020January 28, 2021

Tremaine Wright, 56th Assembly District New York, campaigns 25th Senate District

Tremaine Wrights Campaign Marches Toward the Finish Line in a Challenging Environment

by Nigel Roberts June 11, 2020January 28, 2021

ambulance; Bed-Stuy; volunteer service

The Bed-Stuy Ambulance Corps Remains One of New York’s Forgotten Essential Workers

by Kimberlean Donis April 30, 2020January 28, 2021

The city designated District 36 a "Naturally Occurring Retirement Community" and will now provide funding for resources benefitting local seniors

Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy Earn City’s Senior-Friendly Designation

by Andrea Leonhardt August 22, 2019January 28, 2021

Why So Many Black Property Owners in Central Brooklyn Are Losing Their Homes, Explained

by Charlie Innis August 16, 2019January 28, 2021

Councilmember Robert Cornegy revealed on Monday a three-pronged proposal to expand access to mental health care in Brooklyn.

Cornegy Presents Plan to Boost Mental Health Care in Central Brooklyn

by Andrea Leonhardt May 22, 2019January 28, 2021

NYC Ferry opened at Brooklyn Navy Yard

NYC Ferry Stop Opens at Brooklyn Navy Yard

by Andrea Leonhardt May 20, 2019January 28, 2021

As a newly-minted Guinness World Record-holder, Councilmember Cornegy is bringing politics to new heights.

Brooklyn Gets Bragging Rights for Having the Worlds Tallest Politician

by Andrea Leonhardt March 27, 2019January 28, 2021

‘Theres a New Sheriff in Town! Jeffries Rebukes Trump During State of the District Address

by Andrea Leonhardt February 4, 2019January 28, 2021

Third Party Transfer, The TPT program came under scrutiny after reports of homeowners emerged whose properties were transferred to third parties without notifying them.

Cornegy Rebukes Mayor’s Plan to Expand Controversial Third Party Transfer Program

by Andrea Leonhardt January 11, 2019January 28, 2021

Bedford Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy Seniors Left Without Hot Water for More than a Week

by Andrea Leonhardt December 7, 2018January 28, 2021

Crown Heights Community to Honor Shirley Chisholm with Statue

by Andrea Leonhardt December 3, 2018January 28, 2021