Super PAC Spent $60,482 on Quaglione’s Campaign
Journalist, Kadia Goba told us that John Quaglione was backed by money from a super Political Action Committee (PAC) of realtors. In November, there was no way to tell how much they spent on Quaglione, but now the campaign finance report shows: $60,482.00
What is Progress Now New York? It’s a real estate super PAC (Political Action Committee) for the Real Estate Board of NYC which uses the acronym REBNY.
Quaglione claimed he didn’t know anything the Super PAC .
I learned about REBNY a few years ago, when I researched how Mark Treyger got into office. REBNY backed Treyger’s campaign with $267,000. Campaign Finance showed even more……Coney Island is a hot area. Treyger also claimed he didn’t know anything the SuperPac. If you see Coney Island now, you know Treyger is owned. Treyger been a Councilman for 4+ years now and he continues to claim that deals were made before his time and he doesn’t nothing to stop them. When Coney Island Creek was flooded with pollution, Treyger really didn’t do anything. The company polluting the Creek was fined 400K, but that probably isn’t enough to clean the pollution.
Here’s the page from the Campaign Finance Board where it shows $60,482
Thank goodness Quaglione didn’t win.
I am thankful for Kadia Goba because other publications in Bay Ridge did not write about this.
When I sent people this link they were shocked because they supported Quaglione and they didn’t know! That’s why it is good to follow the money.
In the future, voters should always say no to Quaglione – no matter what he runs for!
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January 29, 2018Piano Storytellers in Bay Ridge
I took piano lessons when I was a kid, but it wasn’t quite as cool as Piano Storytellers lessons Bay Ridge!
Lessons are for children in Pre-K to first grade.
If you are interested in hearing this teacher play, she will be at the Bay Ridge Library on Saturday, February 3rd from 3:00 – 3:45 pm
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January 29, 2018Authors at Cebu on February 5th
The Bookmark Shoppe and Cebu have teamed up for an evening with two authors on February 5th. $50 includes two books, seating and small bites at Cebu! See here
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January 28, 2018Blood Drive at Saint Anselm – March 4th
There will be a blood drive at Saint Anselm School on March 4th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. St. Anselm is at 365 – 83rd Street.
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January 28, 2018Bay Ridge Rocks Kindness Project
Paint Rocks at the Bay Ridge Library on Tuesday, January 30th from 4:00 – 5:00 pm for a neighborhood kindness project.
This is for children ages 6-12, younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
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January 28, 2018Mardi Gras Celebration in Brooklyn
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January 27, 2018Higher Property Taxes for Bay Ridge Homeowners
Bay Ridge home owners got their new property assessment. Most homes have crazy value increases. This has been going on for years here. We think we will need a class action suit as the mayor’s office told me he was going to work on this four years ago. deBlasio paid $7098 for his TWO homes in Park Slope, while we pay a lot more than that for one one home.
People are asking the important questions like:
- What rate are we being taxed at? It was 6% – see here for current. You can see the NYC Dept of Finance tax map (scroll in – you don’t need the block and lot to look)
- Why is our tax so much higher than Park Slope when their homes are worth more and they have better services (trains, police, etc)? The city is using an old tax plan.
- If it is unfair, why hasn’t anyone fixed it? The city and state’s point at each other. Our state senator didn’t say anything about the taxes today. Senator Golden wrote a bill to give huge tax breaks to developers in Manhattan because he is owned (Nicole Malliotakis voted in favor of Golden’s bill).
People who don’t own property say this because they don’t understand:
- Isn’t it good that your home is worth more now? Answer: It’s only good for the city who is collecting more tax on these properties. If you intend to live here for a long time, you aren’t concerned about the value.
- How can the senior citizens afford it then? Senior Citizens can file for the property tax exemption – see here But for some, the tax is too high and they will be forced to sell.
- Are you lucky because your property tax is so much lower than Long Island or NJ? Nine years ago when we bought our home, the property tax was half of what is is now. We looked at the property tax before we purchased and there were only small increases each year (like deBlasio’s home now). In Long Island, they don’t pay a city tax like we do here.
- You can challenge the property tax. Yes, you can. But the city is ready with a comeback paper so don’t count on a reduced rate. But the following year you may not be hit as hard we discovered.
Update 2019:
Corey Johnson and Mayor de Blasio made a property tax commission in May 2018.
It’s May 2019. Councilman Brannan asked about the property tax commission, but received no response. Brannan has not said Corey Johnson’s name on social media, as Johnson will be running for mayor.
Councilman Brannan and Jummane Williams said they were waiting on the state’s vote. Senator Andrew Gounardes voted in favor of tax breaks for Governor Cuomo and NYS, excluding NYC. (I’m not kidding….you can hear Gounardes speak about that here) Gounardes didn’t introduce a bill until June, so of course it wouldn’t be heard.
Councilman Gentile gave us this book on property value. Although informative, they didn’t help us get a lower tax. The only way to fix this is to reset everyone’s property value and the city is against doing it. deBlaiso doesn’t see the problem because he is paying a low property tax and he doesn’t want to raise his neighbors. #TaleOfTwoCities
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January 27, 2018Blue Door Brunch in Bay Ridge
Blue Door Souvlakia 8413 3rd Avenue has brunch.
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January 27, 2018Walk in Karate in Bay Ridge
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January 27, 2018Ross Barkan Q&A’s at the Owl’s Head in Bay Ridge
On Monday, January 29th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Ross Barkan, a candidate for State Senate will be taking questions at The Owl’s Head is at 479 – 74th Street. Info here
Read more about Ross here. Ross is ready to take on corrupt Marty Golden!
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January 26, 2018No Fire at McKinley – IS 259 – Fumes from Adhesive
If you heard there was a fire or evacuation at McKinley Junior High IS 259 today….there wasn’t, everything is okay now. Official story here
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January 26, 2018Valentine’s Day in Bay Ridge 2018
Valentine’s Day events, specials, and Bay Ridge restaurants celebrating the day of love!
Where can I get a heart pizza in Bay Ridge?
Bklyn Pizza made the pizza above. Bklyn Pizza is at 1406 86th Street 718-210-9632
Vessuvios Pizza made the above heart pie.
Johnny’s Pizzeria (made the pizza above) on 5th Avenue and 58th Street in Sunset Park makes (and sometimes delivers to Bay Ridge – even all the way down in Bay Ridge when they have a delivery person – $15. If you really need the heart pizza, call before 718-492-9735 and talk to Johnny.
Mancini’s Pizzeria made the dessert pizza above – see info here
If you want your child to make something cute for your husband or wife, take them to Norma’s Arts & Crafts Store 7813 – 3rd Avenue. Norma will have them sit down at a table and make something very sweet and inexpensive. 718-921-9200
Valentine’s Day Local Gift Ideas here
February 5th to 8th – Mini photo sessions at Fairytale Island 7110 – 3rd Avenue – 10 am – 5 pm $50
February 9th – Our Lady of Guadalupe Valentine’s Day Dance – info here
February 10th – Our Lady of Angels invites married and engaged couples to the 5:00 pm mass and then wine and cheese/sandwiches after the mass.
February 10th – Wine and The Vagina Monologues at The Owls Head 2:00 pm – info here Money raised is be given to women’s organizations
February 10th – Ring Making Class at Staten Island Makerspace – info here
February 11th – Casey Ruben will be at The Coop on 2/10 and 2/11 to do a watercolor of your child. Info here
February 11th – Industry City – Learn to Make cards for Valentine’s Day 2 – 4 pm – 850 3rd Avenue (31st Street) – Free
February 11th – Valentine’s Brunch 11:00 am and Valentine’s Painting Class at Delias – info here Delis is at 9223 – 3rd Avenue
February 11th – Wine and The Vagina Monologues at The Owls Head 2:00 pm – info here and here. Money raised is be given to women’s organizations
February 13th – Pizzeria Uno is having a Valentine’s Day Kid’s Event from 5- 7 pm. Kids make their own pizza and eat free with a paid adults meal. There is also a Valentine’s Day Craft.
February 14th – Free yoga classes at Raine and Riley for parent and child at 10:30 am or at 6:30 pm. 9002 – 3rd Avenue 347-497-3450
February 14th – Vesuvio’s Valentine – $40 a person. You can bring the kids too! $22 each 718-745-0222
February 14th – Cebu Valentine’s Day Dinner – 8801 – 3rd Avenue. Open table reservation or call 718-492-5095
February 14th – Embers Valentine Dinner $60 a person. See menu
February 14th – Gourmet Fit 6819 – 3rd Avenue $45 a meal – healthy!
February 14th – Dinner at Embers Steak House – 95th and 3rd Avenue $60 a person.
February 14th – Candlelight Dinner at Glow Thai 7107 – 3rd Avenue – candle lit dinner with complimentary glass of Champagne
February 14th – Atrium in Dumbo , Brooklyn – menu
February 14th – Staten Island Makerspace Couple’s Welding – info here
February 14th Pinot’s Palette 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Date night painting. Drink while you paint a wine glass. 21+ Register here $38.00 a person
February 16th – Kaleidoscope Toy Store in Bay Ridge 8722 – 3rd Avenue has Parents Night Out – kids watch a movie while their parents have some alone time. $25 Reserve a spot.
FastracKids has a Parents Night Out – they watch the kids while you go out to eat.
February 16th – Staten Island Makerspace Couples Welding – info here
February 17th – Oasis Singles Valentine’s Event at Lefferts Park Church 7524-14th Avenue at 6PM. Join singles of all ages and from all walks of life. Evening features a hot buffet, live music and fellowship. Admission is $15 at the door. No advance tickets. More info 718-836-0029 [email protected]
February 17th – Parent’s Survival Night 5:00-8:00 pm at The Little Gym. Fun for children ages 4-12 gymnastics, LEGO, arts/crafts and Pizza Dinner. All while YOU ENJOY 3 hours of PEACE and QUIET! Call 718-259-6878 to reserve or do it online: $40 members/$50 non-members.
Art Show at The Coop Coffee Shop – 9504 – 4th Avenue – The Color of Love – February 1st to March 11th
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