politics

Nov
18

Deutsch Funds Graffiti, Trash Removal For B/Q Subway Overpasses From Avenue M To Avenue Z

Hrm. I wonder why Avenue Y’s overpass gets so messy. (Photo by John)The trash problem beneath the Brighton
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Sep
03

Locals Say Speed Camera Placed At Belt Parkway Exit Ramp Is Unfair

Neighbors are crying foul over what appears to be a high-tech speed trap, after learning that the Department of Transportation
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Jun
17

Councilman Gentile Considering Challenge To State Senator Marty Golden

Gentile (Source: Gentile’s office)Councilman Vincent Gentile of Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst confirmed to the New York Observer that
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Mar
26

After Snow Plow Deaths In Brighton Beach And Borough Park, Treyger Pushes New Safety Proposals

Councilman Mark Treyger is pushing new legislation that would require snow plows to have flashing lights and a make beeping
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Jan
10

Community Board 11’s Meeting: Graffiti And The Law Of The Gavel

Community Board 11 met last night. As no resolutions or proposals were in the agenda, the members of the board
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Oct
29

Greenfield Opponent Says Councilman Is Late To Party On Modesty Lawsuit

Hayon, left, and Greenfield, right.We told you last week about Councilman David Greenfield’s defense of Hasidic store owners
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Aug
21
Council Member Gonzalez Backs Out Of Tuesday Debate

Council Member Gonzalez Backs Out Of Tuesday Debate

A 38th District Council debate scheduled for Tuesday evening by Transportation Alternatives [http://transalt.org/], Turning Point [http://turningpointbrooklyn.org/
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Jun
07

Council Mulls 10 Storm Preparedness Bills After Sandy

A Sheepshead Bay home after Sandy.Ten bills will be introduced in the New York City Council this month addressing
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Mar
22
Expo Offers First Look at Participatory Budgeting Projects

Expo Offers First Look at Participatory Budgeting Projects

How will District 39 spend one million dollars? Residents were given an opportunity to explore the 2013 projects at Thursday
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Dec
24

Bob Turner Looks Back On His Short Term In Congress

It seems like a million years ago when Anthony Weiner’s scandalous Twitter post forced him out of Congress [/weinergate-reactions-from-around-the-mediascape/
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