Post census the political landscape in Brooklyn – always hard fought even in a one party system in New York – is set for alteration. New York’s congressional. senate, and assembly districts are all set to be redrawn. https://www.brooklynpaper.com/redistricting-brooklyn-2021/

Built in 1931, this downtown Brooklyn oddity has become an attraction for the fans of the best-selling curious and wondrous travel destinations of Atlas Obscura. It is also one of 214 (!) such places touted to see in Brooklyn. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-leaning-brownstone

Some noteworthy news and activities going on in Brooklyn including a rally for the Botanical Gardens, revitalizing Central Brooklyn and a culinary Olympics in Industry City! https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2021/07/27/whats-news-breaking-wednesday-july-28-2021/

The suburban migration and housing boom spurred by Washington and Corporate America sending everyone to their rooms may be slowing in some areas and still going strong in others. One such still simmering state is Florida. But should prospective buyers take the plunge or what in the Sunshine[…]

For over 100 years the Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce has been a fixture and resource for all things Brooklyn business. Schneps Media CEO Josh Schneps discusses more than a century of Brooklyn business with Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce CEO Randy Peters on Schneps Connects podcast. 100+ Years of[…]

Confusion seems to be all that is in session in courthouses in Brooklyn and The Bronx as Court Officers turn away attorneys and city employees. https://www-nydailynews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-bronx-brooklyn-courthouse-closings-20210709-kkx34dbb3fcixedpwdniuf2gwm-story.html?outputType=amp

Brooklyn gets a new 93 story skyscraper in 9 DeKalb that is going to turn some heads after the building and “air rights” were bought in 2016 for $95 million. https://www.curbed.com/article/9-dekalb-tallest-building-brooklyn-nyc.html

In terms of employment for those coming back to work force from time spent in prison or even with misdemeanor criminal records the Clean Slate Bill seems to offer quite a restart for those who have committed crimes. The arguments are strong on both sides but is a[…]

Student loan relief for those facing hardship looks like it is now a reality. Although it does not apply to government backed loans, take a look at the ruling but the U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit as it pertains to privately issued student loans. https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2021/07/15/privately-issued-student-loans-may-be-discharged-in-bankruptcy-2nd-circuit-rules-415-417989/

The Biden administration is trying to help a backlogged U.S. Citizenship & Immigration service which is under a deluge of DACA applicants. New staff will be needed to handle the overflow of applications. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/immigration-daca-applications-biden-administration-more-staff/#app