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Nadler: GOP Budget Is Unmitigated Disaster, Would Send America Deeper Into Economic Tailspin

The following is a press release from the office of U.S. Rep Jerrold Nadler: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) stated his profound opposition to H.CON.RES 112, the Republican FY2013 Budget Resolution. The Republican Budget would harm middle- and working-class Americans, provide reckless tax cuts

Council Overrides Mayor – Greenfield’s Bill Banning Parking Violation Stickers Becomes Law

The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman David Greenfield: New York – The New York City Council held a rare vote today to override Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s veto of a bill spearheaded by Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Brooklyn) that bans the city’s use of

Marty Golden To Host Easter Egg Hunt In Dyker Park Saturday

Source: RichardBH via FlickrState Senator Marty Golden, in association with two community organizations, will host an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday in Dyker Park, as well as a second one in Marine Park. “I encourage all children and families to come out to the Dyker Park and Marine Park and

Nominate Your Neighbor For New York’s Veteran’s Hall Of Fame!

(Image courtesy of Grace O'Malley)New York State Senate members are currently seeking nominations for the induction of new honorees into the New York State Senate Veteran’s Hall of Fame. State Senator Marty Golden sent out a press release this morning detailing the honors. “The Senate takes

National Geographic Names Coney Island # 2 Boardwalk In U.S.

Source: Nejflo via FlickrA National Geographic listing of the country’s top ten boardwalks has designated Coney Island’s own Riegelmann Boardwalk as our nation’s number two. The list crowned Atlantic City, whose own 1870 wooden walkway predates Coney’s by over 50 years, as the reigning Baron of

Marty Golden’s Nephew, Friends Acquitted In Kettle Black Brawl

Last Friday, State Senator Marty Golden’s nephew Daniel, along with two friends, were acquitted of a 2010 gang assault – which had stemmed from a bar-turned-street fight with two off-duty police officers and a firefighter in Bay Ridge. Senator Golden applauded the jury for their decision to not convict Daniel

Should Older Drivers Be Retested?

Last week, 82-year-old driver and local business owner [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/bensonhurst-cyclist-killed-collision-out-control-elderly-driver] Guy Saladino struck a bicyclist on 18th Avenue after reportedly trying to flee a collision with a school bus. The cyclist, a 62-year-old Chinese food deliveryman, was rushed to Maimonides Hospital in critical condition after being

Greenfield To Host Town Hall At Saint A’s This Thursday

The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman David Greenfield: Greenfield Invites Residents & Businesses to Clean Up Bay Parkway Public Welcome to Attend Meeting on Thursday with DSNY Officials Brooklyn, NY – In response to a host of quality of life issues and concerns along Bay

VIDEO: Marty Golden On Auto Insurance Fraud, Graffiti

In the above video, State Senator Marty Golden discusses tougher vandalism laws and cracking down on auto insurance fraud in New York State. State Senator Marty Golden represents Senate District 22 [http://www.nysenate.gov/district/22], which includes Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Gerritsen Beach and Marine Park; as well

When “Brooklyn 11223” Airs Tonight, Opponents May Tune In

Despite having misgivings about the trashy, exploitative reality TV show Brooklyn 11223 airing tonight on Oxygen, some Bay Ridgites admit to being intrigued as to how their neighborhood will be depicted – a curiosity that a recent outcry against the show may have helped create, according to an article on WNYC.