In an unsurprising move, Sen. Chuck Schumer announced his backing our man in the NYS Senate Daniel Squadron in his bid for NYC Public Advocate. Squadron served as an assistant for Schumer before running for state senate.
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DA Candidate Ken Thompson Identifies Brooklyn Heights as High Asthma Zone
In a press release today, Ken Thompson, a former federal prosecutor and candidate for the Democratic nomination for Kings County District Attorney, declared his intention to establish an environmental crimes unit in the DA’s office if elected. In his discussion of environmental problems in Brooklyn, he notes that Brooklyn Heights is one of five borough […]
Will Brooklyn Heights Resident Stephen Pierson Take Out Steve Levin In NYC Council District 33?
Not since Daniel “Kid” Squadron took out long time incumbent Martin “Marty” Connor in the 2008 NYS Senate D25 race has a local election been pre-packed with as much drama as the upcoming face-off in NYC Council’s 33rd district. As in previous years the winner of the Democratic primary, held this year on September 10, […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
This coming weekend is a big one for events at Brooklyn Bridge Park. On Sunday, the Park will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge with a marathon reading of Hart Crane’s epic poem The Bridge at the Granite Prospect on Pier 1 starting at 3:00 p.m. More details here. The […]
Mayoral Candidates’ Forum Monday Evening, May 6
On Monday evening, May 6, the Brooklyn Heights Association, the Park Slope Civic Council, and several other neighborhood civic groups, are co-sponsoring a Mayoral Candidates’ Forum to be held at Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Place (at Eighth Avenue), from 7:00 to 9:00. All interested voters are invited, and no RSVP is necessary. You may […]
Tale of the Tweets: Democratic Mayoral Forum At St. Francis College
The Brooklyn Reform Coalition hosted a Mayoral Forum at St. Francis College Wednesday night featuring most Democratic candidates.
Check out tweets from attendees after the jump.
Democratic Mayoral Aspirants at St. Francis Wednesday April 3
Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 3) at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00) the Brooklyn Reform Coalition will host a Mayoral Forum featuring candidates for the Democratic Party’s mayoral nomination in the election to be held this year. The Forum will be at the St, Francis College auditorium, 180 Remsen Street (between Clinton and Court). Hal Friedman, […]
Jo Anne Simon Will Not Run for City Council
Jo Anne Simon, Democratic District Leader for the 52nd AD, announced in an email to her constituents this evening that she will not challenge Steve Levin for D33 city council seat. Simon was a candidate in the 2009 race which featured a cast of colorful candidates. Simon is a long time outspoken critic of scandal […]
Lhota to Resign from MTA, Run for Mayor
We previously noted speculation that MTA Chair and Brooklyn Heights resident Joseph Lhota might leave his post to pursue the mayoralty. Now The New York Times reports that people “with direct knowledge of his plans” say he intends to resign from the MTA Friday to pursue the Republican nomination for Mayor.
#ICYMI: Rudy’s Got a Whole Lhota Love for MTA Chief’s Possible Mayoral Bid
Last week the story broke that former New York City mayor Rudolf Giuliani would be an “enthusiastic supporter” MTA Chairman/Brooklyn Heights resident/Republican Joe Lhota’s potential bid for NYC mayor in 2013. Another former mayor of NYC, Ed Koch, told WCBS 880 that while he felt Lhota was a well qualified candidate for the GOP, he’d […]
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