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Councilman-Elect Chaim Deutsch Says He’s Not Taking A Vacation

Deutsch, following his primary victory.After a strong showing in the 48th District City Council race to replace term-limited Michael Nelson, Councilman-elect Chaim Deutsch has sent out a press release thanking voters, and said he’s hitting the ground running. According to the release, Deutsch has continued to walk the

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Council Candidate Natraj Bhushan Seeks Tech Solutions To Community Problems

Natraj BhushanVying for the Democratic nomination to replace term-limited Michael Nelson in the City Council’s 48th District, Natraj Bhushan is making technology the cornerstone of his platform, saying that a councilman’s office should be a hub for information and innovation. The 27-year-old Brighton Beach native, son of an

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Council Candidate Oberman Proposes Penalties For Those Who Fail To Evacuate During A Hurricane

ObermanIt’s no small secret that a large amount, perhaps even the majority, of Brooklynites living in Zone A failed to heed the city’s call for a mandatory evacuation during Superstorm Sandy. Some felt the storm would not be as devastating as it proved to be, and reflected on

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Treybich Withdraws From Race To Replace Nelson, Backs Ari Kagan

And then there were… well, still a lot. But now it’s one less in the race to replace City Councilman Michael Nelson, who is term-limited out of the 48th Councilmanic District. Contender Michael Treybich has dropped his bid for the seat, and is now backing his former rival, Ari

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Local Pols Band Together To Waive Fees For Businesses Recovering From Sandy

Earlier this week, a boatload of Southern Brooklyn politicians banded together to introduce a bill that would waive fees for businesses recovering from damages sustained during Superstorm Sandy, according to a press release. The bill whose sponsors include Domenic Recchia, David Greenfield and Michael Nelson would waive fees for permits,

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Parking Rate Increase For Brighton Beach Municipal Lot Nixed Amid Concern For Sandy Victims

Source: Google MapsAs if the financial burden of Sandy recovery to Zone A residents wasn’t enough, the Department of Transportation sought to pile on the bills for hard-hit Brighton Beach residents by increasing quarterly rates in municipal parking lots by a whopping $220. Permit-holding residents, business owners and commuters

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Neck Road Looks Spiffier, Thanks To Concerned Residents And A Grant

If you’ve been on Gravesend Neck Road near East 14th Street in the past month, you may have noticed that the area is looking a lot more colorful thanks to some love from locals. Several over-sized flower pots sporting shrubs and flowers debuted on the road in mid-June after

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Nelson Backs Initiative For Greener Public Housing

NYCHA's Green Guide. Click to enlarge.City Councilman Michael Nelson emerged as a proponent of green initiatives of public housing, backing a plan to monitor energy and water usage that would save the city money and reduce waste. The initiative, a part of the Municipal Entrepreneurial Testing System, will be

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Oceana Hall, Scene Of Recent Violence, Operating Without Cabaret License

Oceana Hall, a Brighton Beach venue whose late-night events have spurred complaints from neighbors, has been illegally hosting parties without a cabaret license, Sheepshead Bites has learned. The Department of Consumer Affairs – which issues cabaret licenses – has confirmed that it does not have a license on record for the venue’

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Photos: Children Honored For East 14th Street Cleanup

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Kids on East 14th Street are showing that it takes a child to clean a village. And then it takes a parade of local pols to properly honor those children. State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, City Councilman Michael Nelson and Borough

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Small Updates To Recent Stories

Councilman Michael Nelson’s office sent us a note last night that they got word from the Department of Transportation that the Operation Iraqi Freedom Way sign should be back up by the end of the day on Monday, February 22. The stalled construction site at 2820 Avenue Z that