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Councilmember Brad Lander

Feb
09
It’s (Past) Time for Mandatory Inclusionary Housing in NYC

It’s (Past) Time for Mandatory Inclusionary Housing in NYC

Back in 2003 — well before I was elected to the City Council, before I directed the Pratt Center, when I
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Feb
08
City Council Bill Proposes Allowing Cyclists To Cross With The Pedestrian Light

City Council Bill Proposes Allowing Cyclists To Cross With The Pedestrian Light

Photo via lottaluggage_grace [https://www.instagram.com/p/6usYOGR-b8/?tagged=brooklynbike]A new City Council bill [http://legistar.council.
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Feb
08
City Council Bill Proposes Allowing Cyclists To Cross With The Pedestrian Light

City Council Bill Proposes Allowing Cyclists To Cross With The Pedestrian Light

A new City Council bill [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2564366&GUID=D4E7E09A-5B98-4C14-BAC8-A9D242408B26&Options=ID%
2 min read
Jan
22
Share Your Ideas For The New Ennis Playground Design

Share Your Ideas For The New Ennis Playground Design

Photo courtesy of NYC ParksEnnis Playground [http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/ennis-playground] has a much-needed renovation on the horizon, and
1 min read
Jan
13
After City Approval, Park Slope Library Gets Back To The Garden

After City Approval, Park Slope Library Gets Back To The Garden

Photo via Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6679339,-73.9837487,3a,75y,49.02h,95.14t/data=
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Jan
12
Park Slope Civic Council Ortner Award Recipients Recognized For Community Initiatives

Park Slope Civic Council Ortner Award Recipients Recognized For Community Initiatives

From left to right, Councilmember Brad Lander, John Casson (Awards Administrator), Gilly Youner (PSCC Co-President), Julie Markes (award recipient) , Rosemary
3 min read
Nov
24
IDNYC Pop-Up At John Jay HS Campus Through December 3

IDNYC Pop-Up At John Jay HS Campus Through December 3

Image via IDNYC [https://www.facebook.com/iamIDNYC/photos/a.332356770282533.1073741827.332355410282669/332356746949202/?type=3&theater] New York
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Oct
22
Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves Pavilion Plans, While Community Concerns Continue

Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves Pavilion Plans, While Community Concerns Continue

Updated Pavilion plans. (Plans courtesy of LPC)In a meeting on Tuesday, October 20, the Landmarks Preservation Committee [http://www.
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Jul
22
Join Councilmember Brad Lander To Discuss Climate Change Tonight

Join Councilmember Brad Lander To Discuss Climate Change Tonight

Join Councilmember Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/] to learn more about Climate Change [http://bradlander.com/news/updates/town-hall-meeting-on-climate-change-wed-july-22nd] and
1 min read
Feb
13
Greening Up Kensington: Flowers, Parks & More Coming To Our Area

Greening Up Kensington: Flowers, Parks & More Coming To Our Area

When the snows melt, you should see some new green shoots sprouting around Kensington. Seeds planted a while ago to
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