In a sign that the anger directed at David Yassky goes beyond the readers of the BHB, The Brooklyn Paper recently published a scathing editorial entitled: “Yassky’s integrity terminated. The editorial goes on to assert that – “Mayor Bloomberg and a majority of the Council subverted the voters’ will in a reprehensible, undemocratic, rushed, back-room manner.” […]
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Fight against term limits expected to move to court
From the BHB Inbox: Tomorrow, Councilmembers Bill de Blasio and Letitia James, joined by Comptroller Bill Thompson, attorney Randy Mastro, and other elected officials, will hold a press conference on last week’s term limits vote. Last Thursday, the Council voted 29-22 to extend term limits to three consecutive terms for City elected officials. State law, […]
Explanation (sort of) for recent vote
The official communication below just came from City Council Member David Yassky. Dear friends: I am sure you know by now that the City Council voted last week to approve Mayor Bloomberg’s proposal to lengthen the term limit for City officeholders from eight years to 12 years. I want you to know that after a […]
Brooklyn Heights Betrayal
Yesterday, 29 members of the New York City Council paid tribute to the glorious days of selfishness and corruption under Tammany Hall. By now, most people are aware of the decision to extend Term Limits for an additional term to all city elected officials. The good residents of Brooklyn Heights should be proud that our […]
Complaining about LICH
Recent trends in government and politics suggests that more decisions are being rendered on a local basis as a result of grassroots involvement. Last week Brooklyn Heights began digesting the announcement that LICH will be closing the OB/GYN department and selling a number of their buildings. As a disability rights attorney and activist, perhaps I […]
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