Former Politics Reporter for Bklyner, covering Brooklyn politics and Crown Heights/PLG/Bed Stuy. @kadiagoba
Marine Park
Department of Buildings Representative David Nussbaum addresses members of the Madison Marine Homecrest Civic Association.MARINE PARK – City officials fell short on answers yesterday in response to what some Marine Park community members are calling “a billon dollar mystery.” Members of the Madison Marine Homecrest Civic Association gathered at the
Announcements
Public Advocate Letitia James. (Photo by Sean Egan)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Shortly after Public Advocate Letitia James announced that she would not seek the appointment of interim New York State District Attorney, rumors erupted about a potential run for the seat. Today at the Brooklyn Historical Society, James officially announced her
bath beach
An aviation bill could help homeowners previously ineligible for disaster relief funds. After Superstorm Sandy, some homeowners received FEMA emergency funds. Once those emergency funds maxed out at $32,000, FEMA instructed homeowners to apply for low-interest, federal-based Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. Soon after some homeowners qualified for and
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CONEY ISLAND – Two candidates rumored to run for the vacant 46th assembly seat officially threw their hats in the race today –– Republican candidate Steve Saperstein and Democratic candidate Ethan Lustig-Elgrably. Last month, former Assemblymember Pamela Harris abandoned the 46th Assembly seat which encompasses Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Brighton Beach, Coney
Coney Island
The Bay Ridge Ferry (@chunkit_photography w/ permission)CONEY ISLAND – As NYC Ferry approaches its second operating year, the 17-ship fleet will once again float past transit-starved Coney Island. In a joint statement yesterday, Mark Treyger, Alan Maisel and other City Council members called on the city to move rapidly
Bay Ridge
Both of their significant others are named Leigh, and now these two Southern Brooklynites are looking to share the same district. In his very first endorsement as an elected official, City Councilmember Justin Brannan of the 43rd Council district is throwing his support behind the Democratic front-runner for NY11, Max
Borough Park
State Sen. Simcha Felder made his first visit to the Bay Democrats monthly meeting last night to remind neighboring constituents he is not beholden to the Democratic Party. “So I say, point blank for those of you that are loyal Democrats that believe that a Democrat is the only person
Central Brooklyn
Lorna Vassell rallies in front of the site where NYPD gunned down her son, Saheed Vassell. (Photo: Kadia Goba/BKLYNER)CROWN HEIGHTS – Nearly one month after police shot dead Saheed Vassell, dozens took to the streets of Crown Heights yesterday to demand transparency over a police shooting that left a
Bay Ridge
The bull that escaped a local slaughterhouse [/breaking-cow-still-loose-brooklyn/] last year for a romp in Prospect Park, has died in New Jersey. [http://www.nj.com/sussex-county/index.ssf/2018/05/bull_that_escaped_in_brooklyn_dies_in_nj.html] Brooklyn Heights neighbors ask, ‘Why doesn’t 194 Columbia Heights’ owner
Boerum Hill
BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL – Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held the second ULURP [http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1659/uniform-land-use-review-procedure-application] (Universal Land Use Review Procedure) public hearing for Alloy Development’s 80 Flatbush project Monday at Borough Hall. 80 Flatbush ULURP public hearing at Brooklyn Borough Hall (Photo: Kadia Goba)
Borough Park
MIDWOOD – After rumors that Assemblymember Dov Hikind would face a fierce opponent during the upcoming midterm elections, the longtime incumbent announced today that he will not run for re-election.Hikind broke the news on Twitter with an eight-minute video touting his achievements as an accomplished Assemblymember of the 48th district
bath beach
DYKER HEIGHTS – President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr. and former White House aide Sebastian Gorka will be headlining Brooklyn Republican Party’s Spring Fundraiser, set for May 16 at the Dyker Beach Golf Course [https://www.facebook.com/dykerbeach]. Patrons can expect to pay $200 per dinner ticket, but