Politics

Nov
21
Councilmember-Elect Justin Brannan Promises New School, Same Great Constituent Service for 43rd District

Councilmember-Elect Justin Brannan Promises New School, Same Great Constituent Service for 43rd District

Photo: The Brannan CampaignBAY RIDGE  – On November 7, Justin Brannan won the race for City Council in New York’s
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Nov
21
Temporary Protected Status Revoked For Haiti and Nicaragua

Temporary Protected Status Revoked For Haiti and Nicaragua

“Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti
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Nov
20
Food Insecurity Highest in Brooklyn, Food Bank Report Finds

Food Insecurity Highest in Brooklyn, Food Bank Report Finds

Today, the Food Bank for New York City released a new study that shows Brooklyn has the highest rate of
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Nov
20
Dan Donovan Is Told To “Do Your Job” By Angry Constituents At Coffee Talk

Dan Donovan Is Told To “Do Your Job” By Angry Constituents At Coffee Talk

BAY RIDGE – Congressman Dan Donovan of 11th Congressional District (CD11) held Coffee Talk – a town hall meeting this past Saturday
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Nov
20
Andrew Gounardes Announces Senate Run in District 22

Andrew Gounardes Announces Senate Run in District 22

via FBBAY RIDGE – As of this morning, journalist Ross Barkan [/journalist-ross-barkan-will-run-marty-golden-bay-ridge-senate-race/] is not the only Democrat challenging State Senator Marty
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Nov
20
Barkan Says: Stop Overdevelopment of Southern Brooklyn’s Flood-Prone Waterfronts

Barkan Says: Stop Overdevelopment of Southern Brooklyn’s Flood-Prone Waterfronts

BAY RIDGE – Ross Barkan, an award-winning journalist who is running to unseat State Senator Marty Golden (R, District 22) feels
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Nov
17
Play Ball! McKinley Park’s Newly Renovated Baseball Field Opens

Play Ball! McKinley Park’s Newly Renovated Baseball Field Opens

Councilmember Gentile throws out the first pitch at the newly renovated McKinley Park baseball field in Dyker Heights (Photo via
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Nov
17
City Council Passes Bill to Protect New Yorker’s Private Information

City Council Passes Bill to Protect New Yorker’s Private Information

(Photo: PROSergey Galyonkin [https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergesegal/6925099745/] / Flickr)A new bill improving the privacy and protection of
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Nov
17
Last Chance for North Brooklyn Residents to Leave Comments for DOT Traffic Study

Last Chance for North Brooklyn Residents to Leave Comments for DOT Traffic Study

Cars and trucks move north on McGuinness Blvd in Greenpoint toward the Pulaski Bridge (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)NORTH BROOKLYN – Residents
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Nov
16
A Welcome Dinner For Hotel Shelter Residents In Williamsburg

A Welcome Dinner For Hotel Shelter Residents In Williamsburg

Families gather at a welcome dinner sponsored by the Department of Homeless Services, Councilmember Antonio Reynoso, and Dar 525 restaurant.
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