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Council Member Brad Lander

Apr
14
Lander One of Only Jewish Council Members That Did Not Sign Letter Endorsing Hillary

Lander One of Only Jewish Council Members That Did Not Sign Letter Endorsing Hillary

Photo: Councilman David Greendfield & Alex Ellefson/Bensonhurst BeanTwelve members of City Council’s Jewish caucus, including Councilman David Greenfield
2 min read
Apr
06

Council Members Lander And Williams Combine Efforts To Pass Plastic Bag Waste Bill

Photo via plasticbagsofnewyork [https://www.instagram.com/p/8OLNBmlo05/?taken-by=plasticbagsofnewyork&hl=en] There may be light at the
2 min read
Apr
05

CHiPS To Honor Council Member Brad Lander At Spring Fundraising Gala

Image via CHiPS [https://www.facebook.com/ChipsSoupKitchen/photos/pb.473843106023452.-2207520000.1459871372./1067425889998501/?type=3&theater] CHiPS [http:
1 min read
Mar
25
Mobile Studios For Artists? Yes, You Can Vote For That

Mobile Studios For Artists? Yes, You Can Vote For That

ArtBuilt Mobile Studio. (Courtesy of ArtBuilt)Your opportunity to vote on projects involving schools, libraries, parks, streets, and other shared
3 min read
Mar
23
City Council Overwhelmingly Approves Mayor’s Controversial Zoning Changes

City Council Overwhelmingly Approves Mayor’s Controversial Zoning Changes

275 4th Avenue, rendering by Moso Studio/ODA Architecture. (Courtesy of Moso Studio/ODA Architecture)The City Council voted overwhelmingly
3 min read
Mar
14

Vote On Your Public Budget! PBNYC Week Is March 26-April 3

Photo via PBP [https://vimeo.com/71975359]In just a few weeks, you’ll be able to vote for projects
2 min read
Mar
11
Pols Unite Behind Community, ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Key Food Site Development

Pols Unite Behind Community, ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Key Food Site Development

Rendering of new development at 120 7th Avenue via YIMBY [http://www.yimbynews.com/2016/02/park-slope-key-food-developers-unveil-details-for-120-fifth-avenue-at-contentious-public-meeting.html] After a
3 min read
Feb
17
Local Politicians Remind DOT: Safety And Design Must Co-Exist At Times Plaza

Local Politicians Remind DOT: Safety And Design Must Co-Exist At Times Plaza

Photo via via Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6848153,-73.9781373,3a,75y,173.58h,82.91t/
2 min read
Feb
17
BP Adams Allocates An Extra $100K In Participatory Budgeting Funds For Each Council District

BP Adams Allocates An Extra $100K In Participatory Budgeting Funds For Each Council District

Photo by Fort Greene Focus.Good news for participatory budgeting (PBNYC) fans: an extra $100,000 is coming our way
1 min read
Feb
10
‘It’s A Bodega!’ And More Outcries As Developer Presents Plans For 5th Avenue Key Food Site

‘It’s A Bodega!’ And More Outcries As Developer Presents Plans For 5th Avenue Key Food Site

Community members raise their hands when asked if they shop regularly at Key Foods. (Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope
5 min read