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Councilmember Brad Lander

Jul
18
City Council Approves Second Expansion Of Park Slope Historic District

City Council Approves Second Expansion Of Park Slope Historic District

Phase II Expansion of Park Slope Historic District. (Via Park Slope Civic Council)Nearly 300 buildings have been added to
2 min read
Jul
13
Prospect Park Pups To Make A Safer Splash

Prospect Park Pups To Make A Safer Splash

Courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/stay-connected/]If you’re one of the people who likes to
1 min read
Jun
09
Tensions Boil Between Velázquez Challenger Yungman Lee And CM Brad Lander

Tensions Boil Between Velázquez Challenger Yungman Lee And CM Brad Lander

Yungman Lee, democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District.A banker and lawyer from Manhattan is challenging incumbent Congresswoman Nydia
4 min read
Jun
03
Awesome Arts Events Going On All Month At New Avenue C Plaza

Awesome Arts Events Going On All Month At New Avenue C Plaza

photo by Anney FreshIt all started with Kensington neighbors speaking up and demanding more open space in the neighborhood, said
3 min read
Jun
01
‘Deplorable Conditions’: 5 Senior Citizens Remain At Prospect Park Residence Despite Eviction Notice

‘Deplorable Conditions’: 5 Senior Citizens Remain At Prospect Park Residence Despite Eviction Notice

A Prospect Park Residence tenant holds a protest sign in a 2014 rally to stop elderly evictions. (Credit: Prospect Park
2 min read
May
23
Three Area Intersections Targeted As Part Of Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

Three Area Intersections Targeted As Part Of Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

The intersection of Church and McDonald Avenues. (Photo: Google Maps)Being a pedestrian in our area is no joke — crossing
3 min read
May
09
Bag Bill Passes But Debate Continues Over How Best To Reduce City’s Waste Output

Bag Bill Passes But Debate Continues Over How Best To Reduce City’s Waste Output

Source: katerha via flickrThe City Council on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial shopping bag fee aimed at curbing the use
3 min read
Apr
05
With Support From Flatbush Councilman, One Step Closer To Plastic Bag Fee

With Support From Flatbush Councilman, One Step Closer To Plastic Bag Fee

Councilman Jumaane Williams (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the multi-year
2 min read
Apr
02
April 3, Avenue C Plaza Awakening: A Harbinger of Summer Fun

April 3, Avenue C Plaza Awakening: A Harbinger of Summer Fun

Clear out those parked cars. Make way for the new Avenue C Plaza [/blog/events/meet-your-neighbors-who-are-creating-a-plaza-in-kensington-beautiful-plaza/] on the asphalt triangle
4 min read
Apr
01
Last Chance To Vote In Participatory Budgeting This Weekend!

Last Chance To Vote In Participatory Budgeting This Weekend!

PS 130. (Photo: PS 130 Parent Teacher Association)Don’t miss out — Participatory Budgeting Vote Week ends Sunday, April 3rd!
2 min read