New York State Assembly

Governor’s Call To Pass Rent Laws Without Changes Would Mean ‘Certain Homelessness’ For Ditmas Park Families: Flatbush Tenant Coalition

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

Assemblyman Colton Warns Of Imminent Flood Insurance Hikes

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

Councilmen Jumaane Williams & Mathieu Eugene Join Other Lawmakers To Call For Affordable Housing Reform & Repeal Of Urstadt Law

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

Candidates Running For The 42nd Assembly District Face Off In Debate Before Next Week’s Primary

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.

New York State Assembly

Rodneyse Bichotte To Run For State Assembly

42nd District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte [http://www.rodneysebichotte.com] announced this morning that she intends to make a bid for the New York State Assembly seat serving our area. The East Flatbush native has over two decades of experience in public service, and previously challenged [/blog/politics/rodneyse-bichotte-on-leadership-track-records-and-belligerent-campaign-phone-calls-i-got-a-call] incumbent Assemblymember

disabled registry

State Lawmakers Pushing For Bills To Register Disabled Should Disaster Strike

State Senator Diane Savino (Source: Thomas Good via Wikimedia Commons)A pair of New York State politicians are trying to make it easier for emergency personal to rescue disabled residents should another disaster like Superstorm Sandy strike in again the future. SI Live is reporting [http://www.silive.com/news/

coalition against casino gambling in new york

Groups Suing To Change Casino Referendum Language

Source: Jamie Adams via Wikimedia CommonsThe New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) is joining the legal battle to get the flowery pro-casino language on an upcoming November ballot [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/09/coney-casino-referendum/] changed. The New York Post is reporting [http://nypost.com/2013/10/11/casino-question-is-skewed-up-group/

apartment rental

Cymbrowitz Urges Residents To Be On Alert Regarding Apartment Rental Scams

Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (Photo by Erica Sherman)Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz is asking residents to be on guard in light of a rash of apartment rental scams plaguing the city. According to a press release, Cymbrowitz described the common scam and provided tips to avoid being victimized by them. The legion

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

News

Savino Introduces Medical Marijuana Bill

Senator Diane Savino Source: Thomas Good via Wikimedia CommonsEarlier in the month we reported [/savino-plans-to-introduce-medical-marijuana-bill/] on State Senator Diane Savino’s plan to introduce a bill that would legalize medical marijuana and, yesterday, Savino, along with Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, made good on her promise, according to a report [http://www.

2012 new york legislative session

Op-Ed: State’s Part-Time Pols Don’t Deserve A Raise

Members of the New York State Legislature doing what they do best. Get it? Source: WikipediaBETWEEN THE LINES [/tag/between-the-lines/]: A show of hands, how many of you think our state legislators deserve a pay raise? Not too many hands. Now, if they were to get a raise, how many

Medicaid

Brooklyn Legislators Urge Reinstatement Of Measures To Prevent Medicaid Fraud

The following is a press release from the office of State Senator Marty Golden: Brooklyn, NY – State Senator Martin J. Golden and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis held a press conference today at their Brooklyn District office to discuss the ongoing Medicaid fraud in the State of New York. Senator Golden and