Councilman Brad Lander

Sep
20
Participatory Budgeting Assembly Next Week At Kensington’s PS 230

Participatory Budgeting Assembly Next Week At Kensington’s PS 230

Participatory budgeting in action. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)The participatory budgeting process gives New Yorkers the power to decide [http:
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Apr
21
Kensington Dog Run & PS 92 Sidewalk Extension Are Funded!

Kensington Dog Run & PS 92 Sidewalk Extension Are Funded!

Photo: Ditmas Park CornerTwo additional projects chosen by our community via Participatory Budgeting (PB) have received the green light. The
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Apr
14
Participatory Budgeting Voting Results Are In For Districts Represented By Eugene, Lander & Williams

Participatory Budgeting Voting Results Are In For Districts Represented By Eugene, Lander & Williams

Photo via Participatory Budgeting ProjectThe people have spoken — at least when it comes to participatory budgeting [/blog/news/get-ready-to-vote-in-participatory-budgeting/]. Tens
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Apr
04
Neither Cold Or Wind Stopped Celebration Of Avenue C’s Anticipated New Plaza

Neither Cold Or Wind Stopped Celebration Of Avenue C’s Anticipated New Plaza

Shinbone Alley Stilt Band. (Photo: Anney Fresh)The wind was so strong it knocked the police barricades over, but it
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Mar
14
Get Ready To Vote In Participatory Budgeting!

Get Ready To Vote In Participatory Budgeting!

Screenshot of map showing some of the Participatory Budgeting projects on this year’s ballot in the 39th, 40th and
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Mar
01

Freelancers Of Ditmas Park And Kensington Unite!

Cafe Madeline on Cortelyou Road, one of many area establishments where freelancers work. Photo: crissachappellAre you a freelancer who is
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Jan
13
DOT Unveils Changes To Terrace Place To Increase Pedestrian Safety

DOT Unveils Changes To Terrace Place To Increase Pedestrian Safety

DOT representatives discusses changes to Terrace Place. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)The NYC Department of Transportation [http:
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Oct
19
All About The Avenue C Plaza: Join Community To Discuss The New Plaza At Two Upcoming Meetings

All About The Avenue C Plaza: Join Community To Discuss The New Plaza At Two Upcoming Meetings

The proposed plans and schedule for the forthcoming Avenue C/McDonald Avenue Plaza are up for public review at two
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Jul
21
Elected Officials & Community Leaders Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Key Food’s Windsor Farms Market

Elected Officials & Community Leaders Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Key Food’s Windsor Farms Market

Community leaders cut the ribbon on the new Windsor Farms Market.After about three years of advocacy from community members
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Jun
03
Neighbors Lament The Return Of ‘Lake Kensington;’ Councilman Brad Lander, DOT & DEP Work To Mitigate The Persistent Problem

Neighbors Lament The Return Of ‘Lake Kensington;’ Councilman Brad Lander, DOT & DEP Work To Mitigate The Persistent Problem

Photo by Bernard Surulo [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355377754671731&set=o.143224269148309&type=1] After
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