New York Daily News: Meanwhile, City Councilman David Yassky (D-Brooklyn Heights) came under fire for nearly allowing controversial Brooklyn architect Robert Scarano to host a fund-raiser for him that was slated for last night.
The event, to be held at Scarano's DUMBO offices, was abruptly canceled yesterday following calls by the Daily News…
A Yassky campaign spokesman would not discuss why the Scarano fund-raising event was canceled except to say, "The campaign didn't think it was appropriate."
Yassky has come under fire in the past for taking money from developers, while Scarano has sparked criticism in some neighborhoods for building condos that critics say are too big.
Scarano also was investigated by the Buildings Department for allegedly unsafe practices following worker injuries. He settled with the city last month and agreed to forfeit signing off on his own building plans.
"It's the consistency of the Yassky campaign games with developers, and playing games with people who are willing to cut corners to make money," said candidate Chris Owens.
Yassky Dodges Donor Boner
Connect with BHB
Related Posts:
- Brooklyn Barbeque Launches on Pineapple Walk Tonight!
- Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
- Tish James Endorsed by “Carpenter Rise” at Brooklyn Bridge Park Presser – NYC Democratic Primaries Today!
- Renowned Artist Fred Wilson’s Sculpture Installed at Columbus Park, Opening Reception on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:00 pm
- Doyenne of Brooklyn Heights Who Housed Women Seeking Abortions in 1960’s Featured in New York Magazine
Nabe Chatter
- Andrew Porter on July 4th Fireworks NOT Visible From Brooklyn Heights, the Promenade or Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Arch Stanton on Open Thread Wednesday
- Banet on Open Thread Wednesday
- Andrew Porter on Open Thread Wednesday
- Arch Stanton on Open Thread Wednesday
- KDHicks on Open Thread Wednesday
- KDHicks on Open Thread Wednesday
- Arch Stanton on Open Thread Wednesday
- SongBirdNYC on Brooklyn Barbeque Launches on Pineapple Walk Tonight!
- Mary Kim on Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
Latest Stories
- July 4th Fireworks NOT Visible From Brooklyn Heights, the Promenade or Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Brooklyn Barbeque Launches on Pineapple Walk Tonight!
- Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
- Open Thread Wednesday
- Tish James Endorsed by “Carpenter Rise” at Brooklyn Bridge Park Presser – NYC Democratic Primaries Today!
Support BHB
Buy essential books about Brooklyn Heights here.
Buy all your favorite AMAZON products via the BHB Store. Click here to get started.
Buy all your favorite AMAZON products via the BHB Store. Click here to get started.
News Tips
If you have a Brooklyn Heights news tip let us know. Click here to send us an e-mail.
Comments are closed.