Politics

Flatbush — Star of Brooklyn: Melba Brown

— Editorial: A Letter to the next mayor

— Guest Op-Ed: New laws help crime victims

— Brooklynites dominate in 2013 New York City election

Bay Ridge — Gentile coasts to third term in Council

— Thompson beats Hynes in DA race; “Integrity” a concern for both sides

Bensonhurst — Mark Treyger wins big in 47th Council District race

Sunset Park — Easy win for Menchaca in the 38th C.D.

— Editorial: GET OUT AND VOTE

— Let there be energy-efficient lights: Bloomberg

Bensonhurst — DOE approves co-locations; parents hope for mayoral-elect override

— “Big Apple Crunch” was a bite heard ’round the city