Now that the Albany legislative coup is over, our man (formerly “kid”) in the State Senate, Daniel Squadron, can finally focus on his wedding. This weekend, Squadron will marry his longtime girlfriend, Liz Weinstein, who works in the mayor’s Office of Operations. Daniel and his staff have been very, very tightlipped about any further details […]
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Squadron and the NYSenate’s coup
We called NYS Senator Daniel Squadron this morning to get his thoughts on yesterday’s state senate coup, and spokesman John Raskin says Squadron is in conference with his Democratic colleagues and can talk later this afternoon. We will keep you posted. UPDATE: Squadron’s chief of staff, John Raskin, just sent us this statement: “As you […]
Squadron Supports Residential Parking Permits
This morning on The Brian Lehrer Show, State Senator Daniel Squadron spoke about why he wants to bring a residential parking permit system to New York City. Jay Rowell, deputy director of the Chicago City Clerk’s office, and Judson True, spokesperson for the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority, discuss how it works in their cities–and whether […]
Squadron’s reform moves in Albany
State Senator Daniel Squadron’s office just sent BHB an update of his busy week in Albany, and what he’s been up to in the last month of his first legislative season. Per the email: Just to keep you updated about this week’s news in Albany: to much fanfare, Daniel introduced two major ethics reform bills, […]
Willowtown Fair Draws Local Dignitaries
Riverside Apartments resident Brad Smith (at right in photo) opened today’s Willowtown Spring Fair with a short speech about the life and accomplishments of Alfred T. White, the Heights resident and philanthropist responsible for the building of Riverside and of other affordable housing complexes in Brooklyn. Listening were (right to left) State Sen. Daniel Squadron, […]
Parking permit proposal on table
Brooklyn Heights is not a parking lot — that’s the message elected officials shouted from the steps of Borough Hall on Friday morning. State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assemblywoman Joan Millman recently introduced joint bills in Albany outlining a proposal to allow residential permit parking in the surrounding neighborhoods, and a who’s who of Brooklyn […]
Kid Squadron on State Budget
As state lawmakers haggle over budget issues, our man in the State Senate, Daniel “Kid” Squadron, took to the floor to make his case.
Update2: Squadron’s BBP meeting details
We just got an email from NYS Senator Daniel Squadron’s office about his Brooklyn Bridge Park meeting in which he will unveil his vision for the park. Work in Albany calls, and he has now postponed this week’s meeting but added a second. The meetings are tonight, Friday, at 5:30 pm at Borough Hall, and […]
Update: Squadron’s BBP meeting now on Sunday
NYS Senator Daniel Squadron will hold a community meeting on Sunday at 3 pm to outline his plan for what he wants to see in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The location is TBD; check back here for updates. (The meeting was originally scheduled for tonight, but work is busy in Albany and Squadron wanted to be […]
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