State Senator Daniel Squadron will host a Town Hall Meeting next Thursday, December 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Forchelli Conference Center at the Brooklyn Law School, 205 State Street, 22nd floor (between Court Street and Boerum Place). The meeting’s topic will be “Reforming the State: Making Albany Work for Our Neighborhoods.” I never […]
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LPC Approves Building Plans for Empty Hicks Street Lot
The Brooklyn Eagle reports that the LPC has approved plans for a development on Hicks Street after being rejected previously:
Town Hall Addresses Overcrowding at P.S. 8 in Brooklyn Heights
In case you haven’t heard, PS8 is overcrowded. The Annex, completed in 2011 was supposed to help. Instead it was filled to capacity almost the minute it opened. Add unchecked residential development and BOOM, the student population has exploded once again.
Overcrowding is an Issue at P.S. 8 and There Will be a Town Hall Meeting on November 20 to Discuss
Via Facebook we’ve received word about a Town Hall meeting on overcrowding at P.S. 8. Details here:
Election Day Wrap Up: Squadron, Simon Win
Daniel Squadron won re-election to the New York State Senate’s 26th district and Jo Anne Simon won her race the 52nd Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Governor Andrew Cuomo, who many residents of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill vowed to vote against for his role in the closure of LICH, easily won a second term. […]
Vote Today 11/4/14
This Tuesday, November 4 is election day. There are many contested races in our district. They are for: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Comptroller, State Attorney General, State Senator, State Assembly Member, Representative in the U.S. Congress, and Justice of the State Supreme Court. There are also three Ballot Proposals which must receive voter approval to […]
As Carmen Fariña Announces Her Plan for NYC Schools, Capital New York Recounts How She Helped P.S. 8 Improve
Capital New York talks NYC public schools today as chancellor Carmen Fariña announces her plan for the system today. The piece also cites P.S. 8 as a prime example of Fariña’s mojo:
John Catsimatidis Water Now Available at Brooklyn Heights Gristedes for 2 Bucks More than Other Locations
If there was any doubt in your mind that the Henry Street Gristedes had not worked hard to earn the nickname “Gougestedes”, we submit this for your consideration. Its owner/former GOP mayoral hopeful John Catsimatidis had 1000 water bottles leftover from his 2013 campaign complete with his picture on them. Earlier this month, they went […]
Help Council Member Levin Spend $1 Million
It’s time once again to help City Council Member Steve Levin decide how to spend a kitty of $1 million in his district, which includes Brooklyn Heights. There will be a community meeting on Thursday, October 16 at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, at which you may present and discuss your ideas. You may […]
Jo Anne Simon Wins 52nd AD Democratic Primary, Will Face Guitar Playing GOP Challenger in November
Jo Anne Simon won the Democratic nomination in the 52nd Assembly District Tuesday with opponents Pete Sikora coming in second and dark horse candidate/Brooklyn Heights resident Doug Biviano third. Simon was the winner of our Readers’Endorsement poll.
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