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Lander One of Only Jewish Council Members That Did Not Sign Letter Endorsing Hillary

Photo: Councilman David Greendfield & Alex Ellefson/Bensonhurst BeanTwelve members of City Council’s Jewish caucus, including Councilman David Greenfield and Councilman Mark Treyger, endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee in New York’s primary election next week, reports the Jewish Daily Forward [http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/338505/

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Jewish City Councilmembers — Including Treyger & Greenfield — Endorse Hillary Clinton

Photo: Councilman David Greendfield & Alex Ellefson/Bensonhurst BeanTwelve members of City Council’s Jewish caucus, including Councilmen David Greenfield Mark Treyger, and Alan Maisel, endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee in New York’s primary election next week, reports the Jewish Daily Forward [http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/

News

Council Members Lander And Williams Combine Efforts To Pass Plastic Bag Waste Bill

Photo via plasticbagsofnewyork [https://www.instagram.com/p/8OLNBmlo05/?taken-by=plasticbagsofnewyork&hl=en] There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the multi-year effort to control plastic bag waste in New York City. Various council members have signed onto proposed legislation [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/

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With Support From Flatbush Councilman, One Step Closer To Plastic Bag Fee

Councilman Jumaane Williams (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the multi-year effort to control plastic bag waste in New York City. Councilmember Jumaane Williams of Flatbush has signed onto proposed legislation [http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1687953&

Announcements

Last Chance To Vote In Participatory Budgeting This Weekend!

PS 130. (Photo: PS 130 Parent Teacher Association)Don’t miss out — Participatory Budgeting Vote Week ends Sunday, April 3rd! Residents of the 39th (Brad Lander), 40th (Mathieu Eugene), 44th (David Greenfield), and 45th (Jumaane Williams) City Council districts are choosing among a wide variety of capital projects — physical improvements

Business

Local Hookah Lounge Could Feel Impact Of Heightened Attention From Lawmakers

The Red Mist Lounge on Coney Island Avenue, near Beverley Road. (Photo: Red Mist Lounge)A centuries-old tradition — brought to our area by South Asian immigrants — is attracting attention from curious residents…and lawmakers. As it approaches its fifth anniversary, the Red Mist Lounge [http://redmisthookah.com/] enjoys a monopoly

Central Brooklyn

Get Ready To Vote In Participatory Budgeting!

Screenshot of map showing some of the Participatory Budgeting projects on this year’s ballot in the 39th, 40th and 45th Councilmanic districts.Participatory Budgeting [http://council.nyc.gov/html/pb/faq.shtml#what-is-participatory-budgeting] (PB) Vote Week is March 26th to April 3rd! Residents of the 39th (Brad Lander), 40th

Central Brooklyn

City Council Member Eugene Ranked One Of Worst On Environment

City Council Member Mathieu Eugene. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)City Council Member Mathieu Eugene has just been ranked one of the worst members of the New York City Council when it comes to performance on environmental issues in 2015, according to an analysis [http://www.nylcv.org/sites/nylcv.civicactions.

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Councilman Menchaca Voted Out Of Co-Chair Position In City Council’s Brooklyn Delegation

Photo via Carlos Menchaca [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100283223819062&set=pb.7104130.-2207520000.1423589796.&type=3&theater] Local Councilman Carlos Menchaca [http://council.nyc.gov/d38/html/members/home.shtml] was voted out of his position as co-chair of the City Council’s Brooklyn

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City Council Passes Bill Cracking Down On Illegal Clothing Donation Bins

The City Council passed a bill cracking down on illegal clothing donation bins Thursday. The law – proposed by Councilman Vincent Gentile [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2014/08/gentile-bill-crack-illegal-clothing-donation-bins-wins-support-mayor-council-colleagues/] – penalizes organizations that put drop-off bins on the street with no intention of giving the collected garments to the needy. The bill

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Greenfield Praises Human Rights Commission For Settling Clothing Restriction Lawsuit Against Orthodox Businesses

Councilman David Greenfield (Source: Facebook)The Human Rights Commission settled its lawsuit last week against Orthodox Jewish business owners who posted signs in their store windows requiring patrons wear modest attire, spurring praise from Councilman David Greenfield. The story blew up in October 2013, after the Human Rights Commission filed

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Treyger Worried That Identity Thieves May Strike Local Muni-Meters

Source: SheepsheadBites.comCity Councilman-elect Mark Treyger expressed concern that muni-meters could be the target of identity thieves bent on stealing money from unsuspecting motorists. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle is reporting [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/are-identity-thieves-tampering-muni-meters-2013-11-27-150000] that Treyger wants the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install additional security around muni-meters