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Jul
18
City Council Passes Bill Requiring Cops To Report Use Of Force

City Council Passes Bill Requiring Cops To Report Use Of Force

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)The City Council passed a package of legislation last Thursday, requiring police to report use
2 min read
Apr
14
Participatory Budgeting Voting Results Are In For Districts Represented By Eugene, Lander & Williams

Participatory Budgeting Voting Results Are In For Districts Represented By Eugene, Lander & Williams

Photo via Participatory Budgeting ProjectThe people have spoken — at least when it comes to participatory budgeting [/blog/news/get-ready-to-vote-in-participatory-budgeting/]. Tens
2 min read
Apr
14
Lander One of Only Jewish Council Members That Did Not Sign Letter Endorsing Hillary

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
2 min read
Apr
13
Jewish City Councilmembers — Including Treyger & Greenfield — Endorse Hillary Clinton

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
1 min read
Apr
06

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
2 min read
Apr
05
With Support From Flatbush Councilman, One Step Closer To Plastic Bag Fee

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
2 min read
Apr
01
Last Chance To Vote In Participatory Budgeting This Weekend!

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!
2 min read
Mar
30
Local Hookah Lounge Could Feel Impact Of Heightened Attention From Lawmakers

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
6 min read
Mar
14
Get Ready To Vote In Participatory Budgeting!

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
2 min read
Jan
29
City Council Member Eugene Ranked One Of Worst On Environment

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
3 min read