Alec Brook-Krasny

Jun
12
Alec Brook-Krasny, First Russian-American Assemblyman, To Resign On July 7

Alec Brook-Krasny, First Russian-American Assemblyman, To Resign On July 7

Source: Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny’s OfficeLooks like we might have another special election on our hands. Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny, the
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Mar
10
Where Do Our Lawmakers Stand On The Controversial 421-a Property Tax Abatement Program For Developers?

Where Do Our Lawmakers Stand On The Controversial 421-a Property Tax Abatement Program For Developers?

Brooklyn tenants advocacy group Flatbush Tenants Coalition visited Albany last week to call for an end to 421-A. (Photo by
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Dec
03
Op-Ed: We Want a Boardwalk – Not a Sidewalk

Op-Ed: We Want a Boardwalk – Not a Sidewalk

Photo by Ned Berkeby Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz Back in 2008, my Assembly colleague, Alec Brook-Krasny, and I were able to
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Nov
05

Southern Brooklyn Re-Elects Two Indicted Pols, Plus Other Election Results

It was mostly a predictable day at the polls yesterday when it came to Southern Brooklyn races, including the reelection
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Aug
27

Today: Coney Community Organizing Anti-Violence Rally In Response To Recent Shootings

West 23rd Street and Mermaid Avenue, the scene of the shooting (Source: Google Maps)Following a shooting yesterday in broad
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May
05

Tomorrow: Comptroller Stringer Hosts Sandy Oversight Meeting With Local Pols

The following announcement was sent to us from the office of New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer:
Mar
24

Golden Pushes For Credit Card Smart Chip Technology As Fraud Spikes

A smart chip-equipped credit card. (Source: DennisSylvesterHurd/Flickr)State Senator Marty Golden, citing a rise in credit card fraud in
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Dec
09

Photos: Community Says “Thank You” To Cops At Be Proud Foundation Luncheon

Members of the community gathered to recognize the efforts of the officers of the NYPD’s Brooklyn Borough South, 60th
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Oct
31

Editorial: District Attorney Race Pulls Back Curtain On Political Endorsements, And It Ain’t Pretty

Ken Thompson announcing his campaign; inset: David GreenfieldWhat’s more important in an election than good ideas, strong qualifications and
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May
30

Cymbrowitz Withdraws Legislation Transferring Jurisdiction Over Local Beaches From State To City

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz announced today that he will withdraw legislation he introduced in the Assembly
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