Liam McCabe’s 15 Point Plan to Fight Home Conversions
Liam McCabe is running for City Council and he has a 15 Point Plan to fight home conversions. This looks a lot better than what we have seen from Bob Capano and John Quaglione. Actually, it looks like McCabe is interested in working on this, as most of the ideas won’t cause tax increases and focus on using established government offices. How come we haven’t seen this in publications?
1) Pass legislation that severely punishes owners of properties that allow the illegal re-inhabitation of a building that has been evacuated by the Department of Buildings Marshals Unit. Good idea. It should be developed a bit more.
#) Fire Mayor Bill de Blasio in September or November. Focus McCabe. This really has nothing to do with the plan so why is it on here?
2) Require that a new Certificate of Occupancy be issued after new construction/ alteration of residential two-family houses originally built before 1961. Good idea.
3) Push the New York City Department of Buildings to ENFORCE the aggravated illegal conversions law. Good idea, but not developed. Because how do you push people who haven’t done their job for years.
4) Audit the Department of Buildings and call for an investigation of the entire agency. Good idea.
5) Pending a successful audit, expand the Buildings Marshals Unit and add more inspectors. Ok idea…but they probably won’t.
6) Reclassify the Type A violations so that the response time is day of call and reroute emergency calls to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Good idea
7) Push for and legislate the creation of “Illegal Conversion Density Zones” that would call on the Department of Buildings to sign off on all construction within that zone regardless of permit type. Great idea!
8) Call for the elimination of ALT 2 permits for projects that have projected costs about $150,000. Good idea – shows Liam knows what he is talking about.
9) Request that a DOB inspector be placed to work full-time at Community Board 10 and use discretionary money is necessary to fund. Great idea.
10) Call on the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute the owners of these properties for tax evasion. Okay idea – the AG probably won’t do anything, but it’s worth a shot.
11) Call for the US attorney to investigate the possible misuse of EB5 Visa program and call on Congress and the President to reform it. Good idea
12) Fully support and fund and help the Brooklyn Housing and Preservation Alliance set up a 501(c)(3) if they want it. Great idea. That group is motivated and will appreciate the support.
13) Launch a class action lawsuit on behalf of the communities of South Brooklyn against the worst landlords. Great idea.
14) Hire an attorney on staff to find ways to file as many lawsuits as possible until developers no longer want to do business in this district. Great idea.
15) Stipulate in closings of properties that it cannot be reconverted. Great idea.
Overall McCabe looks like he did his homework on illegal conversions. If he presented this well at the meeting, Dyker Heights could swing the vote.
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September 9, 2017Scandanavian Culture is Still Alive in Brooklyn – Join the Lodge
On Sunday, September 17th from 1 pm to 4 pm there will be a Welcome Meeting for the Scandinavian Lillehammer Lodge at the Gjoa Club located at 850 62nd Street.
Come and find out information about joining, eat some open faced sandwiches,and great deserts.
Sean LaFleur has compiled some Scandinavian music with a new twist, swingin’, rockin’, groovin’ with Scandinavian vintage and pop music..
$10 for Lodge Brooklyn members
$15 all others
See website: http://www.lodgebrooklyn.org/
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September 9, 2017Baking Classes for Children Starting Soon!
Baking Classes at the Kidz Cooking Studio. 10 classes for $300.
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September 8, 2017Salud Restaurant’s New Menu – Bay Ridge
New Salud Menu starting on September 15th
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September 8, 2017Second Car to Flip in Bay Ridge
People take it easy on the streets in Bay Ridge. Today another car flipped in Bay Ridge. You would need to be going a crazy speed to flip a car on a side street.
Onlookers said that the car was driven by a pizza place employee.
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September 8, 2017Register for the Fort Hamilton Army Base Tree Lighting on December 1, 2017
US Army Fort Hamilton Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Spectacular! Open to the public with registration. There will be vendors, rides and free pictures with SANTA and much more! Don’t forget your jacket, it is a winter market. Must register online here and don’t forget your ID.
See other holiday events in Bay Ridge here
See other holiday events in Bay Ridge here
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September 8, 2017NY Cares Day – October 21st – Paint a Classroom
On October 21st, NY Cares is celebrating by painting schools. Sign your team up here.
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September 8, 2017Super Hero Day at JJ Carty Park – Bay Ridge
On Friday, September 15th from 3:30 – 5:30 pm, J.J. Carty Park in Bay Ridge will be celebrating Super Hero Day! FREE
JJ Carty Park is on Fort Hamilton Parkway and 95th -97th Streets.
Dress up as your favorite super hero or villain!
Come meet some of your favorite super heroes.
Costume contest, a super hero relay race, musical chairs, games, arts & crafts
Plus there will be a visit from the Play Mobile!
Food, drinks and snacks will be also be provided.
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September 7, 2017Friday Afternoon Teacher Deals in Bay Ridge
I noticed that some Bay Ridge restaurants/bars had specials for teachers on Friday afternoons. And after a long week, that’s good to know. I’ll add more as I find them!
South Brooklyn Foundry from 4-7 pm
The Owl’s Head 479 74th Street
Pour House – 7901 – 3rd Avenue
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September 7, 2017September……..
I heard that an old student of mine passed away during the Summer.
All the nonsense happening in the world isn’t important. Kids aren’t suppose to die.
RIP.
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September 7, 2017Upcoming Half Mararthons in Bay Ridge
There are two upcoming half marathons:
Trimara Sports Bay Ridge Half Marathon
Date: Saturday October 7, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Shore Road Promenade, 6901 Shore Road, Brooklyn
Info/Registration: http://www.trimarasports.com
Trimara Sports Holiday Half Marathon
Date: Saturday December 9, 2017
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Shore Road Promenade, 6901 Shore Road, Brooklyn
Info/Registration: http://www.trimarasports.com
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September 7, 2017Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s at St. Pat’s on September 16th
CaringKind Fundraiser Concert for Alzheimer’s at St. Patrick’s Auditorium on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 pm Tickets $25
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