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Cymbrowitz, Golden Push Insurance Reforms Through Albany To Protect Sandy-Affected Homeowners

Photo by Leon LipkovichGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-support-homeowners-impacted-superstorm-sandy] Thursday, the third anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, designed to regulate insurance claims related to sewer backups that occur during storms. The law requires the Department of Financial Services to examine and make

anthony senisi

ICYMI: Rumor Spreads Of Roll-N-Roaster’s Demise, Truck Slams Into Storefront, Coney Island Flood Barrier Stinks

Roll-N-Roaster, 2901 Emmons Avenue. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): [/tag/in-case-you-missed-it/] Here are some of the big stories you may have missed this week. You can keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week long. Just follow us on Twitter

asian american community

Pols Renew Calls For Mayor To Make Lunar New Year Official School Holiday

When will Lunar New Year become an official school holiday? More than 40 elected officials, advocacy groups, and community leaders — including State Senator Marty Golden, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and Senator Nydia Velazquez — wrote a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio last week, accusing him of failing to discuss the addition

2401 neptune ave

Darren Aronofsky Returns To Coney Island Alma Mater

(L-R) Darren Aronofsky, principal Karen Ditollal, John Quaglione (Photo courtesy of John Quaglione)The students at Mark Twain School for the Gifted and Talented I.S. 239 (2401 Neptune Avenue) got a very special guest last week. Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky was inducted into the Coney Island junior high

commute

Get Ready To Shell Out More For Your Commute: Fare Hikes Headed Our Way In March

Photo via Ged Carroll [https://www.flickr.com/photos/renaissancechambara/3784189381/in/photolist-dibEGD-7LLc2S-j4H3rn-j4H3qv-j4H3rT-j4KJ4N-5HnNGx-EgqFM-48Gaum-j4FAeX-iHxKY-jSKbAz-biPyLr-BnqT8-4bcPQg-b8oXBn-4B1KC6-6W94xn-6LoXEv-6dg6gp-cMBuM5-dCQBg6-5Rb5eJ-5oXQd2-mXufS-6Edrh6-W6ZBK-Jdw3-9GZ377-p171ba-4UUrgs-Y8JoP-9j9uoF-5Hs88f-Yf333-W6ZSD-48AwHP-hrGv-Yf3s1-4YDLsc-4YJ3rL-4YDLfc-4YDKMV-4YJ2Md-4YJ3NG-4YJ3Es-c2t6M3-bqod4n-24R7Zh-dCpTzp/] Commuting anywhere in this city is about to get a little pricier

bensonhurst voting

Sunny Skies Bring Out Voters, Campaigners, And A Dog On Election Day

Bensonhurst appears to have had a strong turnout at the polling booths this morning, thanks, in part, to sunny skies. There were folks out campaigning for Assemblyman Peter Abbate [/tag/peter-abbate/] and Democratic candidate James Kemmerer, Congressman Michael Grimm [/tag/michael-grimm/] and State Senator Marty Golden. [/tag/marty-golden/] A dog

basketball

Knicks Legend John Starks Joins Senator Golden And P.S. 112 To Promote Summer Reading

The following is a press release from Cablevision: With a focus on promoting reading and literacy, Cablevision’s Optimum and Madison Square Garden today brought the 8th Annual Knicks Summer Reading Program to P.S. 112 for young campers (ages 6-10) attending the Neighborhood Improvement Association (NIA) Summer Day Camp.

elections

Councilman Gentile Considering Challenge To State Senator Marty Golden

Gentile (Source: Gentile’s office)Councilman Vincent Gentile of Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst confirmed to the New York Observer that he is considering a challenge to State Senator Marty Golden, and told the paper that he sees the Republican’s support drying up. If he runs and wins it will

auto insurance

Senate Passes Anti-Fraud Bill Allowing Auto Insurance Companies To Retroactively Cancel Policies

Source: Nathan James/FlickrLegislation aimed at reducing auto insurance fraud in New York State passed the Senate on Monday, bringing the bill which allows insurance companies to retroactively cancel the policies of fraudsters one step closer to law. The Senate bill was sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden, who describes

Bay Ridge

Tonight: Golden To Hold Telephone Town Hall For Dyker Heights

I MAKES DA ART!Is there an issue that you’d like to discuss with State Senator Marty Golden? Well, if you’ve been unable to catch him at a civic meeting or stop by one of his two district offices [http://www.nysenate.gov/district/22], or can’t

Albany

NY Times: Golden Bill A “Pay-To-Play” Giveaway To Tobacco Industry

State Senator Marty Golden (Source: Senator Golden’s offices)New York Times columnist Michael Powell took State Senator Marty Golden and Sheepshead Bay’s State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz to task for sponsoring legislation that would have directed millions of dollars to the tobacco industry, and came, Powell writes, at the

commuters

Ferry Service Extended Through January

Photo By Erica ShermanThe new emergency ferry service, put in place as the R-train link to Manhattan is being repaired, has been extended past its Labor Day deadline. The New York Post is reporting [/transit-advocates-hopeful-people-will-ride-the-ferry/] that the service will run through January, bringing it one step closer to the dreams

2014 elections

Complications Holding Up The Return Of Lever Voting Machines

Source: Blue387 via Wikimedia CommonsThe fight to bring back the old lever voting machines has picked up significant momentum since Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed the measure in May [/bloomberg-wants-board-of-elections-to-bring-back-old-voting-machines/]. Politicians like Bloomberg and State Senator Marty Golden want to bring back the old machines for the upcoming mayoral race due

Marine Park

Marty Golden Sponsors Annual Easter Egg Hunt In Marine Park

Source: WikipediaState Senator Marty Golden will be hosting his Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children and families of his district, March 23 at 12:00 p.m. in Marine Park, Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place. The Easter Egg Hunt events include games, music, and activities for the whole family,

Announcements

Senator Marty Golden Wishes You and Your Family A Happy Holiday (Sponsored)

The following is a holiday greeting paid for by Friends of Marty Golden. The above is a paid announcement. If you would like to make an announcement to tens of thousands of Sheepshead Bites readers, e-mail advertising [at] sheepsheadbites [dot] com [advertising@sheepsheadbites.com].

7321 15 ave

Andrew Gounardes Opens Second Campaign Office

Image courtesy of the office of Andrew GounardesAndrew Gounardes, who looks to replace State Senator Marty Golden in the 22nd District, opened his second campaign office. A crowd of about 100 turned out for the opening at 7321 15th Avenue on Saturday, according to a release from Gounardes. Assemblyman Peter