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East New York

Assemblyman Charles Barron.

After NYPD Shooting, Brooklyn Lawmaker Warns ‘Violence is Inevitable’

"You think Ferguson went up in flames? You think Baltimore went up in flames?" Charles Barron said. "The flames across America nobody will be able to douse, if we don't start getting some justice."
By Will Bredderman
Houses in East New York, Brooklyn.

Council Passes de Blasio’s First Neighborhood Rezoning Plan

Brooklyn's East New York became the first neighborhood Bill de Blasio has successfully rezoned for new development.
By Will Bredderman
The MTA will run out of money by June 30 if the state budget isn't approved.

MTA Delaying Affordable Housing Construction at Brooklyn Hub, Mayor’s Office Says

"We would anticipate that, in light of the city's commitment to the MTA, that the MTA would help address city priorities, Broadway Junction being very high on the list," Carl Weisbrod said.
By Will Bredderman
Councilwoman Inez Barron and Assemblyman Charles Barron (Photo: Facebook).

Brooklyn Power Couple Go to War With Democratic Machine in State Senate Race

By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio at the announcement of his affordable housing plan. (Photo: Ed Reed for NYC Mayor's Office)

De Blasio Commissioners Face Off With Protesters Over Brooklyn Rezoning Plan

By Will Bredderman
Former Council Speaker Christine Quinn joined Mayor Bill de Blasio for a press conference at a homeless shelter today. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen for Observer)

Bill de Blasio Turns to Former Rival Christine Quinn on Homelessness

By Jillian Jorgensen
A sign for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's new housing plan stands at an affordable housing construction site.

After Community Criticism, de Blasio Defends His Affordable Housing Plan

By Jillian Jorgensen
A sign for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's new housing plan stands at an affordable housing construction site.

Bill de Blasio: Community Boards Opposing My Housing Plan Are ‘Doubting Thomases’

By Will Bredderman
Assemblyman Charles Barron. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Charles Barron Rolls Out Bill to Abolish Grand Juries for Cops

By Will Bredderman
Assemblyman Charles Barron. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Charles Barron Is Thinking About Becoming a State Senator

By Ross Barkan and Will Bredderman
Ydanis Rodriguez, the chair of New York City Council Transportation Committee, addresses the crowd of bankers and medallion owners. He has been a loyal ally of the traditional taxi business.

First Look: Inside Gene Freidman’s Super Secret Taxi Bailout Meeting

By Ken Kurson
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)

Council Speaker Rejects Claims That de Blasio Rezonings Are Moving Too Fast

By Ross Barkan
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Andrew Burton for Getty Images)

Housing Advocates Shout at Bill de Blasio as He Enters City Hall

By Ross Barkan
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Ex-Cop Eric Adams Refuses to Label Brooklyn NYPD Killing ‘An Accident’

By Will Bredderman
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton speaking to reporters. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen)

Bratton Dismisses ‘Incendiary’ Pols, Protesters, in Wake of Brooklyn Shooting

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio with Carl Weisbrod, the director of the Department of City Planning.

De Blasio Administration Targets Outer Borough Neighborhoods for Development

By Ross Barkan
Robert Mugabe, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe addresses the 65th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations on September 24, 2010 in New York City. Leaders and diplomats from around the world are in New York City for the United Nations yearly General Assembly. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Charles Barron Wants Robert Mugabe to Visit Albany

By Will Bredderman
Assemblyman Charles Barron.

Charles Barron Warns of ‘Explosion’ in Reaction to NYPD Chokeholds

By Will Bredderman
Get ready for the next New York push?

Does Walmart Heiress’s Co-op Buy Signal a Resumption of Retailer’s New York Push?

By Kim Velsey
Assemblyman Charles Barron.

Charles Barron Rages Against Alleged Bill de Blasio Snub

By Ross Barkan
Chris Banks (left) with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. (Photo: Facebook)

Chris Banks to Challenge Charles Barron for Open Assembly Seat

By Ross Barkan

Inez Barron Vies for Husband’s Council Seat With a Slightly Different Tune

By Ross Barkan
Brownsville is packed with projects, but will they be enough to stem the tide of gentrification once it hits the neighborhood?

Closing in on Brownsville: Brooklyn Gentrification Nears the Final Frontier

By Stephen Jacob Smith

East New York’s Livonia Commons: Affordable Housing Vision Gets Visual Aids

By Jonah Wolf
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