Rosie Mendez

The council cleared the way for new measures to curtail NYPD practices despite Bloomberg's opposition.

Mary Spink, who died of liver diease in 2012, spent more than 20 years fighting for affordable housing. 

Many residents spoke out against the plan to build market-rate apartments on public housing land. 

The public housing development in Alphabet City now has 52 cameras.

The Rev. Richard Del Rio is focusing his campaign on creating programs for youth and affordable housing.

The Earth School, along with nonprofit Fifth Street Farm, unveiled the garden Friday. 

After almost 50 years in limbo, SPURA has been approved for a smattering of Lower East Side blocks.

The eastern portion of the historic fence, which dates to 1847, requires a $5.5 million renovation.

The plan currently does not include a school or permanent affordable housing, angering some members.

Community Board 2 denied an application to add a nine-story building next to the Merchant's House Museum.

The charter chain is hoping to open two schools in existing public school buildings in District 2.

Residents are hoping photos can help them police evicted tenants who return public housing.

At a meeting on Monday night, members of Community Board 6 voted to approve the co-naming of East 21st Street after NYPD Officer Glen Pettit, who died on 9/11.

Tenants of 515 E. Fifth St. joined elected officials Tuesday to call on the city to enforce its ruling.

Elected officials will discuss a range of issues LGBT couples still face in aftermath of the legalization of gay marriage in New York.