Thursday: Town Hall To Address Illegal Home Conversions

Rachel Silberstein

Feb 25, 2015 — 1 min read

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All are invited to a town hall meeting hosted by the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance and the Dyker Heights Civic Association tomorrow night to discuss illegal home conversions that have long plagued Brooklyn neighborhoods.

The meeting will be held at The Knights of Columbus (1305 86th Street) on Thursday, February 26, from 7pm-9pm.

Local elected officials, community leaders, and governmental agency representatives will participate in a Q&A panel discussion, covering topics such as first responder safety, building inspections, and newly introduced legislation.

Politicians in attendance will include State Senator Martin J. Golden, Councilman Vincent Gentile, Councilman Carlos Menchaca, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

Please note that questions have already been generated by Brooklyn HPA and Dyker Heights Civic Association members prior to this Town Hall.

Light refreshments will be served. On-site parking is limited, so please arrive early. You can also RSVP on Facebook here.

Hope to see you there!

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