Government

— Borough president unites Brooklynites on International Day of Friendship

Bay Ridge — Rejoice! Senior Idol to keep its name

— Transportation Alternatives releases street safety “report card”

Bensonhurst — Speed bump gives new meaning to school safety

Bay Ridge — Air rights question hangs over Pipin’s development

— Grimm day! Ex-rep gets eight months behind bars

— Cuomo strengthens oversight in killings of unarmed civilians by police

Bay Ridge — Stars come out for Democratic dinner

Bay Ridge — Merchants group looks ahead to more musical Summer Stroll

Bay Ridge — Brook-Krasny steps down; endorses chief of staff for seat

Bay Ridge — Local pol scores big bucks for Shore Road Promenade

Sunset Park — Elected officials join Citibank and Bank of America to announce affordable housing plan amidst protest