editorial

Jun
13
Should Council Members Live in Rent Stabilized Apartments?

Should Council Members Live in Rent Stabilized Apartments?

FLATBUSH – The job representing residents in the New York City Council comes with a paycheck of $148,500 annually, up
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Apr
11
Why The Roadblock On Life-Saving Speed Cameras? OPINION

Why The Roadblock On Life-Saving Speed Cameras? OPINION

Via NYC DOTBy Andrew Gounardes, a candidate in the New York’s 22nd Senate District race. BAY RIDGE In the
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Feb
27
Let’s Get Our Schools The Money They Are Entitled To (OPINION)

Let’s Get Our Schools The Money They Are Entitled To (OPINION)

BAY RIDGE – As a resident of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and an Education District 20 public school parent, I feel fortunate
3 min read
Feb
14
False Notes In The Mayor’s Big Speech

False Notes In The Mayor’s Big Speech

FLATBUSH – Mayor de Blasio delivered his big annual State of the City speech at the Kings Theater on Flatbush Avenue
3 min read
Feb
06
Who Killed Joy Noel?

Who Killed Joy Noel?

Ms. Joy Noel after a hearing at the Housing Court, fall of 2017. Photo by Aga Troyniak.FLATBUSH – Joy Pearl
2 min read
Nov
17
Double Parking: School Edition

Double Parking: School Edition

Photo: Jeff Alexander/ FacebookSHEEPSHEAD BAY – In a local Sheepshead Facebook group, a conversation about double parking is boiling over. The
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Oct
31
Ineffective Councilman Claims To Have Been Working With DOT For 4 Years On A Crosswalk, Crosswalk Still Not There

Ineffective Councilman Claims To Have Been Working With DOT For 4 Years On A Crosswalk, Crosswalk Still Not There

Councilmember Mathieu Eugene (center) at groundbreaking for PS889/IS890 in 2014/ BKLYNERDITMAS PARK/KENSINGTON – Councilman Mathieu Eugene (D, 40th) put
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Sep
27
Assembly member Carroll and School Leadership at IS 890 and PS 889 Demand Action at School Traffic Safety Meeting

Assembly member Carroll and School Leadership at IS 890 and PS 889 Demand Action at School Traffic Safety Meeting

Principal Frangella and Assemblymember Carroll discuss traffic safety outside the school (Photo via Assemblymember Carroll’s Office)KENSINGTON/DITMAS PARK-
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Apr
20
The Actual Odds Of Winning The Affordable Housing Lottery

The Actual Odds Of Winning The Affordable Housing Lottery

535 Carlton rendering via 535 Carlton.With so many of the new developments that are required to offer affordable housing
3 min read
Jun
05

Editorial: Deutsch’s “Participatory Governing” Concept No Replacement For Participatory Budgeting

An attendee requested support programs for special needs families. But that’s not what the meeting was for.Councilman Chaim
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