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Zephyr Teachout, the Fordham University Law Professor who challenged Andrew Cuomo for the governor’s seat in last year’s election, isn’t adverse to challenging southern Brooklyn’s republicans to a little drinking competition. Teachout’s new show On the Grid [http://bricartsmedia.org/community-media/bric-tv/on-the-grid], produced by
elias weir
(Photo: John Morton [https://www.flickr.com/photos/morton/3002118065/] / Flickr) Tuesday, November 3, is New York’s General Elections. Polls open from 6am – 9pm and there are a number of important races on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know. In southern Brooklyn, candidates are looking to
Foster Avenue and Westminster Road
Photo by Donald LogginsAfter the city Department of Transportation knocked down two historic stanchions [/blog/news/after-neighbors-are-outraged-over-city-dot-knocking-down-stanchions-agency-vows-to-address-concerns] — the brick columns that were built not long after the turn of the 20th century — at Foster Avenue and Westminster Road in June, the agency admitted they’d made a mistake [/blog/news/
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The DOT knocks down a stanchion at Foster and Westminster.At a meeting last week, the New York City Department of Transportation vowed to work with community members on a resolution after the agency demolished two historic brick stanchions [/blog/news/after-neighbors-are-outraged-over-city-dot-knocking-down-stanchions-agency-vows-to-address-concerns] without any notice to residents. “It definitely was
1906 mermaid ave
Source: NYC Workforce 1 Career Centers/FacebookGood news for job hunters in Southern Brooklyn. A new Workforce1 Career Center, located at 1906 Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island, opened for business this week as part of the city’s effort to expedite economic recovery in Superstorm Sandy-impacted neighborhoods. Formed by a
activism
Courtesy of Councilman Treyger’s officePublic Advocate Letitia James, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and Comptroller Scott Stringer joined local politicians, community members, and activists Sunday to express their outrage at the Parks Department’s concrete makeover of the Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2014/11/construction-begins-coney-island-boardwalk/
News
Hrm. I wonder why Avenue Y’s overpass gets so messy. (Photo by John)The trash problem beneath the Brighton line subway overpasses in Midwood and Sheepshead Bay is finally going to get a little better after years of complaints from residents. Councilman Chaim Deutsch is sending $15,000 in
fines
Neighbors are crying foul over what appears to be a high-tech speed trap, after learning that the Department of Transportation placed a speed enforcement camera where they say speeding is unavoidable. The camera is placed adjacent to Lincoln High School on Shore Parkway, between West Avenue and Ocean Parkway. It’
elections
Gentile (Source: Gentile’s office)Councilman Vincent Gentile of Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst confirmed to the New York Observer that he is considering a challenge to State Senator Marty Golden, and told the paper that he sees the Republican’s support drying up. If he runs and wins it will
City Council
Councilman Mark Treyger is pushing new legislation that would require snow plows to have flashing lights and a make beeping noises, following the plow-related deaths of two Brooklynites this winter. The two victims were killed by plows within two weeks of each other. On February 3, an elderly man was
62nd precinct
Community Board 11 met last night. As no resolutions or proposals were in the agenda, the members of the board discussed various community issues. Chairman of the Community Board Bill Guarinello started the meeting off as he usually does, by hitting his gavel, just like one you might see on
Jews
Hayon, left, and Greenfield, right.We told you last week about Councilman David Greenfield’s defense of Hasidic store owners [/greenfield-wants-to-allow-store-owners-to-hang-signs-that-require-customers-to-adhere-to-religious-dress-code-rules/] , who are being targeted by the Human Rights Commission for demanding customers dress modestly. The business owners hung signs from their windows demanding customers adhere to a dress code,