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8:08 p.m. - The candidates await the start of the debate.

The Great Debate Live!

Here are some Marc Hermann photos from tonight’s debate between NYS SD 25 candidates Daniel Squadron (D) and John Chromczak (R). We’ll have video of the debate up soon (if you can help Homer dub a mini DV and upload to the site let us know webmaster at brooklynheightsblog dot com).

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The Great Debate: Squadron vs. Chromczak TONIGHT!

Tonight at the St. Francis College Auditorium at 8PM, BHB presents The Great Debate: Daniel Squadron vs. John Chromczak.   Please join us as the NYS Senate 25th District candidates duke it our for your support.  Details here. The Brooklyn Optimist interviews Chromczak today setting the stage for what promises to be a lively debate tonight.

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Chromczak: Term Limit Ruling Disses Voters

NYS SD 25 candidate John Chromczak (R) issued this statement today regarding the New York City Council’s vote in favor of changing the City’s rule on term limits: “The failure of the City Council to give this important vote to the people shows a clear lack of respect to the voters of the City of […]

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Get Ready for the Great Debate, What Would You Ask?

BHB’s “Great Debate” between  NYS Senate District 25 candidates Daniel Squadron (D/WP) and John Chromczak (R) is happening this Tuesday October 28.  We need your help in determining the list of questions that will shape the debate. Add you suggestions here. Event Information Day: Tuesday October 28 Location: St. Francis College Auditorium, 180 Remsen Street […]

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Councilmembers Gale Brewer, David Yassky, and Alan Gerson at City Hall today.

Yassky Proposes Term Limit Referendum

On the eve of a City Council vote on the fate of term limits for elected officials, Brooklyn Heights Councilman David Yassky and two of his colleagues officially remain undecided—but they have a better idea, anyway.

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BHB Presents: The Great Debate – Squadron vs. Chromczak

Brooklyn Heights Blog will host a debate between NYS SD 25 candidates Daniel Squadron (D) and John Chromczak (R) on October 28 at the St. Francis College Auditorium at 8PM.  BHB Publisher Homer Fink will moderate. The candidates will discuss topics posed by us as well as the audience.  We’d like your help in formulating […]

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Rock n Roll Circus Saturday

M.I.A. New Music That noise you’re hearing from Pier 3 is set up for Diesel’s Rock n Roll Circus, part of a world wide concert taking place tomorrow night at 9pm. The show, features M.I.A., Hot Chip, N*E*R*D* and Franz Ferdinand.  Brooklyn Vegan has all the details including ticket info.

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Old Grey Lady on The Kid

The NY Times writes about NY-SD 25 Democratic candidate Daniel Squadron: NY Times: Squadron’s Agenda: Although he faces a Republican opponent in November, John G. Chromczak, a medical technologist, Mr. Squadron’s primary victory in the heavily Democratic district is considered tantamount to winning the election. Mr. Squadron said he believed that despite the prospect of […]

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Kings County Dems: It’s Parliamentary

The invite to the Kings County Democratic Committee held last night at St. Francis College dictated NO PRESS. But that didn’t stop NY Times CityRoom scribe Sewell “Don’t Call Me Woodward and/or Bernstein Yet” Chan from getting the scoop.  The headline: City Councilman Charles Barron thinks the state-mandated gathering of the Democratic tribe is too […]

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It’s On: Squadron Will Debate Chromczak

Breaking News: While details, date and venue still need to be determined the candidates for the NYS Senate Seat representing the 25th District have agreed to participate in a Brooklyn Heights Blog sponsored debate. Yesterday we learned that Citizen’s Union, sponsors of Connor-Squadron debates, would not do the same for the Chromzak-Squadron contest.  As in […]

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