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Jim Brennan

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Community Activist Running For State Assembly In District 44

To keep local voters in the know, DPC has been interviewing candidates running in the New York State Assembly Race for District 44. So far, three Democratic candidates have announced that they’re running for Assembly Member Jim Brennan’s seat. Brennan has represented the district for 32 years, and

Assemblymember Jim Brennan Will Not Seek Re-Election

Photovia Assemblymember James Brennan [https://www.facebook.com/27523202673/photos/pb.27523202673.-2207520000.1464707281./10153140018207674/?type=3&theater] After 32 years of service, Jim Brennan will no longer represent our area in Albany. State Assemblymember James Brennan, whose district includes sections of Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Park Slope and Windsor

Elected Officials & Community Leaders Celebrate The Grand Opening Of Key Food’s Windsor Farms Market

Community leaders cut the ribbon on the new Windsor Farms Market.After about three years of advocacy from community members and local elected officials — including former Borough President Marty Markowitz, Councilman Brad Lander and Assemblyman Jim Brennan — the Windsor Farms Market [/business/hello-key-food-windsor-farms-market-officially-opens] (589 Prospect Avenue, by 11th Avenue) held

Photo Of The Day: Brooklyn Volunteer Fair

Photo by Karen ChanToday’s photo comes from reader Karen Chan who explored the Brooklyn Volunteer Fair on Thursday looking for opportunities to get involved in the community. If you didn’t make it to the fair but want to learn more about how you can get involved, check out

Tomorrow, April 9: Neighbors To Protest Tax Subsidy For Real Estate Developers

Flatbush Tenant Coalition members protest the 421-a program [/blog/real-estate/lawmakers-stand-controversial-421-property-tax-abatement-program] in Albany last month.The Flatbush Tenant Coalition [https://www.facebook.com/FlatbushTenantCoalition/photos/a.486367641437049.1073741826.268117579928724/817954381611705/?type=1&theater] is inviting neighbors to join its members tomorrow, April 9, as they protest 421-a [http://www1.

Get Free Holiday Coupons For Cortelyou Businesses, Donate Toys & More At An Open House Next Tuesday, December 16

Want to support local businesses while doing holiday shopping? How about getting some discounts when you do so? Yeah, we do too! To help you out, the Flatbush Development Corporation [http://www.fdconline.org/] has created its first-ever holiday coupon book for businesses along Cortelyou Road, as well as a

Get A Free Flu Shot On 7th Avenue This Saturday

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Usually at its worst between January and March, flu season can start as early as October, and it can be deadly — the city says that more New Yorkers die from influenza and pneumonia than from any other infection. “The flu, combined with pneumonia

You Can Help Repair The Church Avenue B/Q Subway Station

Assemblyman Jim Brennan [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/] will be holding a public hearing [http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ChurchAvenueBusiness/f3e663c146/3b28502edd/2f07010eb8] this Thursday in Manhattan to gather feedback from the public on projects that the MTA [http://www.mta.info/] should address in its 2015-2019 capital

Free Mammograms & Breast Exams In The Area On June 25

A great free service for women’s health is coming up later this month, but you need to sign up in advance to take advantage of it! The Italian American Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Care Clinic [https://www.americanitaliancancer.org/.docs/pg/10762] will be in front of Assemblymember Jim

Join Assemblymember Brennan To Support Universal Pre-K & After School Programs

Believe all kids deserve pre-kindergarten education? What about after school programs that keep them active and creative, and take a load off of working parents? You can help demand educational resources for all by signing our local Assemblymember James Brennan’s petition [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/story/