Announcements
Source: katerha via flickrLast week stores citywide began receiving the first official notices reminding them that, as of February 15, 2017, they will need to charge customers five cents for all plastic bags. The notice reads, as per a photo of it published in the Brooklyn Eagle [http://www.brooklyneagle.
Arts & Culture
Photo by Sean Egan/Sheepshead Bites.Grandmothers were the cause of celebration on Sunday at the National restaurant and catering hall in Brighton Beach. The talented ladies brought history, whimsy, song, and dance to the stage, and glee to the members of the audience. “I never thought we’d live
News
Council Member Mark Treyger at Coney Island. Photo by Hannah FrishbergWe were able to catch up with Council Member Mark Treyger [http://council.nyc.gov/d47/html/members/home.shtml] today, chatting with the District 47 Council Member about everything from the upcoming elections this November to his neighborhood’s
Bensonhurst
Ulmer Park Library re-opening. (Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Treyger) Councilman Mark Treyger joined Brooklyn Public Library today to celebrate the reopening of Ulmer Park Library [http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/ulmer-park] (2602 Bath Avenue) today. The run down, heavily utilized branch closed last year for capital improvements made possible
Nonsponsored
Councilman Mark Treyger and Chris Mccreight (Photos: Facebook)In a rare move, United Federation of Teachers has endorsed Councilman Mark Treyger for open Democratic District Leader seat in Brooklyn’s Assembly District 46. Treyger, a former history teacher at New Utrecht High School, won the support of the teachers’ union
Bensonhurst
Councilman Mark Treyger and Chris Mccreight (Photos: Facebook)In a rare move, United Federation of Teachers has endorsed Councilman Mark Treyger for open Democratic District Leader seat in Brooklyn’s Assembly District 46. Treyger, a former history teacher at New Utrecht High School, won the support of the teachers’ union
Bensonhurst
Photo by Nick CuccurulloWhether these are the markings of murderous crime ring or just a couple of wannabes, our neighborhood is no stranger [/?s=surenos+13#.V7XKqpMrIU1] to gang graffiti. The inscription of the Califorrnia-based Sureños [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sure%C3%B1os] — also called SUR 13 — was seen
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Photo by Alex EllefsonToday, a group of 21 elected officials from all levels of government threw their support behind Councilman Mark Treyger in his campaign for the open Democratic district leader position in Assembly District 46. Treyger’s endorsements includes Public Advocate Tish James, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Brooklyn Borough President
Bensonhurst
Photo by Alex EllefsonToday, a group of 21 elected officials from all levels of government threw their support behind Councilman Mark Treyger in his campaign for the open Democratic district leader position in Assembly District 46. Treyger’s endorsements include Public Advocate Tish James, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Brooklyn Borough President
Bensonhurst
Photo by William Alatriste/NYC CouncilCity Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Councilman Mark Treyger toured local senior centers, health facilities, and community hubs earlier this week to bring attention to the over $6.7 million in funding to these invaluable New York City institutions. Among the visited locations were the
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Councilman Mark Treyger and Chris Mccreight (Photos: Facebook)Thirty-three activists, advocates, and community leaders from Bay Ridge to Brighton Beach endorsed Councilman Mark Treyger for Democratic district leader in the 46th Assembly District today. The group, which crossed ethnic, geographic and issue-based constituencies, include seven clergy and members of the
Bensonhurst
Councilman Mark Treyger and Chris Mccreight (Photos: Facebook)Thirty-three activists, advocates, and community leaders from Bay Ridge to Brighton Beach endorsed Councilman Mark Treyger for Democratic district leader in the 46th Assembly District today. The group, which crossed ethnic, geographic and issue-based constituencies, include seven clergy and members of the