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Councilmember Brad Lander

Jun
06
“Reckless Driver Accountability Act” Aims to Keep Dangerous Drivers Off the Street

“Reckless Driver Accountability Act” Aims to Keep Dangerous Drivers Off the Street

Councilmember Brad Lander announced new legislation for safe streets along with local (Via CM Lander’s Office)PARK SLOPE – Yesterday,
3 min read
Apr
04
Bus Time Pilot For LinkNYC Kiosks Misses The Mark

Bus Time Pilot For LinkNYC Kiosks Misses The Mark

Councilmembers Brad Lander and Peter Koo with LinkNYC President Jen Hensley (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)PARK SLOPE – At the corner of
4 min read
Mar
13
Hundreds March for Safe Streets in Park Slope

Hundreds March for Safe Streets in Park Slope

Children led the way during a march for safer streets in Park Slope last night (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)PARK SLOPE
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Jan
16
Supporters Of Plastic Bag Fee Fighting Back Against Effort To Reverse It

Supporters Of Plastic Bag Fee Fighting Back Against Effort To Reverse It

Source: katerha via flickrEnvironmental advocates are fighting back against a Brooklyn State Senator’s efforts to reverse a controversial fee
4 min read
Dec
12
Activism On Your AM Commute: CM Lander & Local Residents Say ‘No’ To Islamophobic Graffiti

Activism On Your AM Commute: CM Lander & Local Residents Say ‘No’ To Islamophobic Graffiti

WT & Kensington neighbors rally at the Ft. Hamilton Pkwy F/G, December 12. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)“We
3 min read
Nov
22
Sunset Park Unity March Addresses ‘Fear and Uncertainty’ Of Neighbors

Sunset Park Unity March Addresses ‘Fear and Uncertainty’ Of Neighbors

Marchers gather in Sunset Park. (Photo provided by the Office of Council Member Carlos Menchaca)Recent immigration and political concerns
2 min read
Oct
19
5th Avenue Key Foods Redevelopment Meeting Scheduled For November 1; Developer To Present New Plans

5th Avenue Key Foods Redevelopment Meeting Scheduled For November 1; Developer To Present New Plans

Rendering from early 2016 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.
4 min read
Sep
29
Council Member Carlos Menchaca & Others Join Jumaane Williams’ Pledge Sit-Out

Council Member Carlos Menchaca & Others Join Jumaane Williams’ Pledge Sit-Out

New York City Council Member Carlos Menchaca at an immigration hearing at City Hall in 2014. (Credit: William Alatriste / New
2 min read
Aug
23
‘Getting Gowanus Right’: BBQ, Comprometido, And Bridging Gowanus

‘Getting Gowanus Right’: BBQ, Comprometido, And Bridging Gowanus

Photo by Timothy Caldwell [https://www.flickr.com/photos/shitebot/3316691870/] This is the second in a series of articles
3 min read
Jul
21
Park Slope Library Gets A New Garden And Furry Friend

Park Slope Library Gets A New Garden And Furry Friend

Courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library [https://www.bklynlibrary.org]For parents, a way to get kids both outdoors and reading
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