Politics

— Mayoral candidates sign Pledge to Stand with Southern Brooklyn

— Election 2013: Brooklyn Election Guide

— Brighton Beach bathroom battle advances

— DOT approves resident-led safety plan at Ocean Parkway and Church Avenue

— Two men murdered in Southwest Brooklyn, yet citywide rate at all-time low

— Official calls for extra trash pickups in Midwood

Cobble Hill — District 38 debate becomes a conversation with Carlos Menchaca

Brooklyn Heights — REMINDER: Battle of the Stephens, 33rd Council District election debate is TONIGHT

Brooklyn Heights — Judge issues surprise ruling to SUNY Downstate: return LICH to previous owner or find a new manager

— City pols hope to reduce waste with plastic bag charge

— Guest Op-Ed: Ruling on Stop and Frisk is a victory

— City appeals stop-and-frisk ruling