Brooklyn Pol’s Big Bet: Split Winter Olympics Between NYC and Lake Placid
Brooklyn Assemblymember Robert Carroll has revived a plan to split a future Winter Olympics between New York City and Lake Placid, proposing an exploratory committee to study feasibility and legacy. The proposal leans on existing arenas and renovated Adirondack venues.
Ocean Parkway Grief Turns Into Albany Showdown Over ‘Super Speeders’
Neighbors and safe‑street advocates laid flowers at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road on the one‑year anniversary of the crash that killed Natasha Saada and two of her daughters. The memorial comes as lawmakers advance a "Stop Super Speeders" proposal in Albany.
Brooklyn and Queens Rentals Slammed Over Wheelchair Barriers in New Lawsuit
A Fair Housing Justice Center lawsuit says three new rental complexes in Brooklyn and Queens were built with design flaws that block wheelchair users from full access.
Extinguisher Fiasco Shuts Park Slope Post Office With No Reopen Date In Sight
A stored fire extinguisher malfunction forced the closure of Park Slope’s 7th Avenue post office; mail pickups were redirected to the Van Brunt station. Officials have not given a reopening date.
Brooklyn Shoveler Says City Stiffed Him On Historic Blizzard Pay
A Brooklyn emergency shoveler says the city shorted him pay after the February blizzard and has filed suit in federal court. The complaint raises questions about how emergency shovelers were tracked and paid.
Vacant Brighton Beach Inferno Leaves Blocks In The Dark
A vacant Brighton Beach building went up in flames Saturday and nearby blocks lost power as crews worked to secure the scene and assess damage to wiring. Officials and the utility are on site.












