Central Brooklyn
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
Nonsponsored
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After 32 years of service, Jim Brennan will no longer represent our area in Albany.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
Green Beans Not Walgreens
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
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
developer
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.
1414 Cortelyou Road
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
flu shots
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
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
Health
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
Jim Brennan
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/
Jim Brennan
Assemblymember Jim Brennan [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/bio/] will be hosting a nonprofit forum at Temple Beth Emeth [http://www2.bethemeth.net/] (83 Marlborough Road on the corner of Church Avenue) next Tuesday, November 12, from 6-8pm. Featuring Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York [http://www.npccny.
flu shots
Assemblyman Jim Brennan [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Assemblyman-Jim-Brennan/27523202673] has teamed up with Maimonides Hospital [http://www.maimonidesmed.org/Main/Home.aspx] for a free flu shot event [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151925164202674&set=a.10151919789197674.1073741825.27523202673&type=1&theater] on Wednesday,
Jim Brennan
This magnificent photo was actually taken last Saturday, but we think Assemblymember Jim Brennan [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/contact/] tying the knot with Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation [http://bedc.org/] President Joan Bartolomeo is reason enough to let the photo “of the day” thing slide. Looking sharp,
Jim Brennan
A MetroCard van [http://mta.info/metrocard/mcbus.htm#van] will be outside of Assemblymember Jim Brennan [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/]‘s office (1414 Cortelyou Rd. between Marlborough and Rugby) on Thursday, May 30, from 9-11am. The van will allow patrons not only to buy or refill
cuts
Assemblymember Jim Brennan has set up a petition [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/story/50906] asking Governor Cuomo to “restore the money cut from the school budget and give our children back $250 million in funding that is being taken away this school year and insist that there
44th Assembly District
Assemblyman Jim Brennan [http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/James-F-Brennan/] of the 44th Assembly District has been appointed to NYS 2100, a commission created by Governor Cuomo to strengthen New York State’s infrastructure following Hurricane Sandy, said the Assemblymember in a press release this morning. Brennan was appointed by