Turns out, the School Construction Authority may have said one thing about building a middle school in DUMBO — but internally be discussing another. A concerned DUMBO citizen filed a Freedom of Information Act with the SCA to uncover what exactly they are saying about the proposed middle school site on Dock Street in DUMBO, […]
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Stop BHoD rally Friday at 11:30 am
A judge ruled yesterday that the Brooklyn House of Detention could reopen, but that decision clearly isn’t sitting well with the Stop BHoD group. The group, and Councilmembers David Yassky and Letitia James, will host a rally on the City Hall steps at 11:30 am to call on the city to reconsider its decision. Then, […]
Yassky Launches Blogsky
Our man in the NYC Council David Yassky is running for city comptroller. Today he started a blog – but he’ll be really busy so we’ll be hearing mostly from his “blog team” – Yassky Blogsky: I’m David Yassky. Welcome to our blog! I won’t be able to post as frequently as the rest of […]
Yassky, New-York Historical Society Launch “Brooklyn Revealed”
Councilman David Yassky and the New-York Historical Society (the hyphen reflects the original form of the City’s name) today launched Brooklyn Revealed, a website that should prove a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history. By clicking on the interactive maps displayed on the site, visitors can learn historic details about various Brooklyn neighborhoods. […]
Yassky Fights Trashy News Boxes
Our man in the NYC Council/NYC Comptroller candidate/Brooklyn Heights resident/our Facebook friend David Yassky announced today that he’s had it with unkempt news boxes across his district. As newspapers continue to shuffle off this mortal coil they are leaving behind a trail of empty, unmaintained or trash filled news boxes. Yassky has set up a […]
Yassky: Keepsky Filmskys in NYC
The NY state fund that financed tax credits for film and TV shoots in New York has run out of dough. Today, our man in the NYC council David Yassky came out swingin’ with his demand for the continuance of the program and a nifty statement. And now, the official press release for your enjoyment:
Yassky Pickskys Isay
Looks like it’s full speed ahead for David Yassky’s bid for New York City comptroller. The NY Daily News reports that he’s tapped Democratic “fixer” and fellow disciple of Sen. Chuck Schumer Josh Isay as a campaign staffer. Isay, the paper says, is taking “at least some of the blame” for Caroline Kennedy’s botched bid […]
The BHB Ten: 2008
We thought it would be interesting to compile a list of 10 people who live or work in Brooklyn Heights who we think made an impact on our neighborhood, our city, our country or the world. We asked for your input as well and the list reflects that. None of those named in the BHB […]
Yassky – Pesky Vendors Must Gosky
Our man in the City Council, David Yassky is calling for the bannation of vendors from Court Street, saying they are illegal and are unfair competition to local businesses: NY Daily News: Vendors are…: City Councilman David Yassky (D-Brooklyn Heights) has proposed a ban on vending along Court St., and wants cops to confiscate merchandise […]
Yassky Starts Pro-Permit Parking Facebook Group
No, the above is not a headline from The Onion. Our man in the City Council, David Yassky, is rallying support for permit parking via a Facebook group. The group’s description:
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