Health
Tim Monti-Wohlpart distributing informational fliers outside Kensington’s PS 130 on May 12th. Monti-Wohlpart has helped to spearhead an effort to reform New York State adoption law. (Photo: Cameron Mizell)(This story was updated on 11/11/16 with comments from readers. They are included at the bottom.) Today’s
Central Brooklyn
Tim Monti-Wohlpart distributing informational fliers outside Kensington’s PS 130 on May 12th. Monti-Wohlpart has helped to spearhead an effort to reform New York State adoption law. (Photo: Cameron Mizell)(This story was updated on 11/11/16 with comments from readers. They are included at the bottom.) Tomorrow’s
fort greene
(Courtesy: friendsofemily / Emily Rawlings [http://www.friendsofemily.com/]) Emily Gallagher, 32, calls North Brooklyn her home. The Brooklyn-based community activist moved to the borough from Rochester 10 years ago and is running for New York State Assembly 50th District Leader, which covers Williamsburg, Greenpoint, the Navy Yard, Clinton Hill, and
Nonsponsored
Photo courtesy of Pamela Harris/FacebookAmid media reports that she and her husband had fallen into debt and filed for bankruptcy in 2013 [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2016/08/more-trouble-for-harris/#.V6H7pNArLos], Assemblywoman Pamela Harris penned an open letter Tuesday attributing her financial hardship to series of health crises, including her
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)In the wake of both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, it’s commonplace to get bludgeoned with news about the upcoming presidential election. But NY voters have another election coming up — one whose outcome will affect policies right here at home. The Democratic primary
Bensonhurst
Photo courtesy of Pamela Harris/FacebookFor a second time [/pamela-harris-wins-democratic-nomination-for-brook-krasnys-assembly-seat/#.V449o5MrLos] , Assemblywoman Pamela Harris has won the endorsements of the Working Families Party (WFP) and 1199 United Healthcare Workers East (1199SEIU) — one of the largest healthcare union in the nation — this time in her bid for re-election. The WFP says
Central Brooklyn
(Courtesy of Flatbush Tenant Coalition)The Flatbush Tenant Coalition [https://www.facebook.com/FlatbushTenantCoalition] will host a candidates’ forum to address the issues that are most important to community members voting in the September 13 primary (that’s us!) This is an opportunity to hear where the candidates from New
Nonsponsored
Photovia Assemblymember James Brennan [https://www.facebook.com/27523202673/photos/pb.27523202673.-2207520000.1464707281./10153140018207674/?type=3&theater] After 32 years of service, Jim Brennan will no longer represent our area in Albany. State Assemblymember James Brennan, whose district includes sections of Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Park Slope and Windsor
Central Brooklyn
Photovia Assemblymember James Brennan [https://www.facebook.com/27523202673/photos/pb.27523202673.-2207520000.1464707281./10153140018207674/?type=3&theater] After 32 years of service, Jim Brennan will no longer represent our area in Albany. State Assemblymember James Brennan, whose district includes sections of Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Park Slope and Windsor
Nonsponsored
https://youtu.be/jMg4aas6Fio Assemblywoman Pamela Harris took her seat in Albany Wednesday when the state legislature held its first session of the new year. The newly-elected assemblywomen stood beaming as she was introduced on the Assembly floor by Majority Leader Joseph Morelle, who described Harris’ career as a corrections
democratic party
Pamela Harris speaking with her endorsers. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)Pamela Harris won the Democratic nomination for New York’s 46th Assembly District seat last night. Harris, a community activist and former Rikers Island corrections officer well-known for her work as head of Coney Island Generation Gap [http://www.
ground zero
Marty Golden, Photo By Erica ShermanA bill signed into law yesterday extended the September 11th Worker Protection Task Force Act, which supports those afflicted with a disability as a result of working at the World Trade Center, for another five years. The extension, sponsored by Senator Marty Golden and Assemblyman
New York State Assembly
Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte speaks at Tuesday’s rally in Albany for stronger rent laws. Photo via the Flatbush Tenant Coalition [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.851935758213567.1073741872.268117579928724&type=3] Neighbors slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call [http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/cuomo-warns-letting-rent-control-laws-expire-article-1.2254305] to
flood insurance
Homeowners in areas hard hit by Superstorm Sandy in Southern Brooklyn and Staten Island are now at-risk of another blow: skyrocketing flood insurance premiums. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently re-drawing floodplain maps, which will create a sudden spike in insurance premiums for homeowners rezoned into high-risk flood
Assemblyman Jeff Klein
Led by Councilman Jumaane Williams [http://council.nyc.gov/d45/html/members/home.shtml] and Manhattan Councilman Ben Kallos [http://council.nyc.gov/d5/html/members/home.shtml], a bevy of legislators and advocates gathered on the steps of City Hall today to call for affordable housing reform, including a
Politics
Over the holiday weekend, we were able to watch the political debate that Brooklyn Independent Media [http://bricartsmedia.org/community-media/brooklyn-independent-media] aired last week with the candidates running for the 42nd Assembly District (which covers Ditmas Park, Midwood, and Flatbush): Michele Adolphe [http://www.micheleadolphe.com/], Rodneyse Bichotte [http://www.