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Campaigning Heats Up Ahead of Tuesday’s District 45 Democratic Primary

Monique Chandler-Waterman (left) and Farah Louis. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)By Zainab Iqbal and Sam Raskin MIDWOOD/EAST FLATBUSH – City Council candidate Monique Chandler-Waterman accused Council Member Farah Louis of orchestrating an unspecified “deal” involving Trump supporters and “greedy landlords and developers” to get votes from right-leaning voters in the

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Flatbush/Midwood: Participatory Budgeting Voting Results Are In

P.S.152/P.S. 315 play space design on Bedford Avenue. (Photo by Carly Miller)The results are beginning to come in for New York City’s Participatory Budgeting Cycle 6! City Council Member Jumaane Williams announced the three winning projects for District 45 (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood,

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Ditmas Park Weekday Events Spotlight: October 10 –13

East 4th Street prepares for Halloween. (Photo by Carly Miller / Ditmas Park Corner)Whether you’re looking to get involved in local budgeting, celebrate the mid-week holiday outside, or just kick back for a night of live music — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around)

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Today Is The Deadline To Submit Ideas Online For Participatory Budgeting — Extensions for Districts 40, 44 & 45

Participatory budgeting in action. (Photo: Corner Media)The participatory budgeting process gives New Yorkers the power to decide how to spend tax dollars in our neighborhoods. Every year, the participatory budgeting (PB) process begins with an idea collection phase, which is facilitated by participating City Council members, like the 40th

Councilman Jumaane Williams

Live In District 45? Attend A Participatory Budgeting Meeting Thursday

Council Member Jumaane Williams is inviting members of the community in District 45 to help kick off the 2015-2016 Participatory Budgeting cycle with a meeting on Thursday, October 1 at the Flatbush YMCA, located at 1401 Flatbush Avenue, from 6:30-8pm. This public meeting led by Participatory Budgeting volunteers will

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Live In City Council District 45? Here’s Where To Cast Your Participatory Budgeting Vote This Week

The boundaries of City Council District 45 have recently shifted, so neighbors who are now constituents of Councilmember Jumaane Williams, take heed–you have several chances this week to vote on how to spend $1 million in discretionary funds. This year, proposed projects on the ballot include: Building a greenhouse

Sports

Pick Up A Free Bike Helmet This Sunday From Councilmember David Greenfield

District 44 Councilmember David Greenfield and the Department of Transportation will be distributing 600 free bicycle helmets* for kids and adults in our area at the Boro Park Y (4912 14th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets) this Sunday, October 13 from 3-6pm. “Groups of children having fun and getting

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Participatory Budgeting Voting In Districts 39, 44, and 45

District 39, 44, and 45 residents ages 16 and older can now vote on how to use $1 million in their communities through NY’s Participatory Budgeting program. Residents may vote for up to five projects. Exact deadlines vary from district to district, so if you’re lucky enough to

City Council

New City Council District Plans Revealed

New City Council District maps were approved unanimously by the Districting Commision last night, reports DNAinfo. Here’s what happened around us: • 39th District: At October’s District Commission hearing, Brad Lander’s 39th district was subject to significant debate. Stretching from Park Slope to Kensington and Boro Park, the