Politics & Government

— Pols fight bag fee with new bill

— New bills preventing fines on homes of Sandy victims signed into law

— Brooklyn officials sound off on bag fee passed by City Council

Bay Ridge — Former Rep. Michael Grimm released from prison one month early

Brighton Beach — Local pols look to reward property owners for going green

Coney Island — Pols look to make available Coney building into community center

Bay Ridge — Guest Op-Ed: Trash the bag tax

— We the People: Big gulp!

Bay Ridge — Common Sense: Justice served

— Menchaca announces results of participatory budgeting projects

Coney Island — Pol looks for community support in landmarking Riegelmann Boardwalk

Bay Ridge — Mayor visits Ridge to propose credit on water bills