Apply for Affordable Housing in Downtown Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan & Da Bronx
There are some open lotteries for affordable housing – not in Bay Ridge, but in a great area of Downtown Brooklyn and also in Williamsburg and Brownsville.
There are also lotteries for affordable housing in Queens, Manhattan & Da Bronx
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August 23, 2017While Scrolling Facebook….
While scrolling FB tonight, Marty Golden and a few friends were live streaming at Bay Ridge Manor. Some people watch football games,looks like these guys like to watch the Mayor on the big screen.
The Bay Ridge Manor only had a few tables set up – like 40 people.
When I reloaded the page, the video was gone.
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August 23, 2017Sal Albanese & Bill DeBlasio Debate on NY 1
News 1 held a debate between Sal Albanese and Mayor Bill Deblasio. You can watch it: here. Albanese was well-prepared and stayed focused.
DeBlasio complimented Sal for standing up for LGBT people back in 1986. DeBlasio said there are communities who fear Trump (LGBT, Muslims, etc).
DeBlasio asked Sal what he thought we should do to protect the people who are impacted by Trump’s policies.
Albanese researched successful plans on housing and had some great ideas. I was actually impressed. Bill DeBlasio homeless plan is not going to get many people off the streets in the next four years.
Albanese said that he wanted to use non-for-profit companies to build housing which sounds like a good idea.
Bill DeBlasio kept going on about the rent free and providing free lawyers to people for housing issues. Sadly, Deblasio hasn’t done much to help the middle class – that’s the real tale of two cities in NYC.
Mayor Deblasio was asked what he would do about transparency in the future? DeBlasio said that he has put online all of the lobbyist who have met with him. Deblasio said he has been open about disclosure. DeBlasio was in the news today for using personal e-mail for some e-mail (see: here).
Albanese called out DeBlasio for being the least transparent mayor in history. DeBlasio said, “Ed Koch.” Albanese said FOIL requests under DeBlasio are delayed. Albanese talked about other mayors having pressers regularly. Albanese told DeBlasio that he evades public exposure.
DeBlasio said he disclosed many things and that is why people are able to discuss them now.
Sal Albanese said that DeBlasio’s Riker’s Plan is a vintage DeBlasio. Albanese said they have to look at all of the facilities and see which ones are able to hold prisoners.
Sal minimized the job of the Mayor which annoyed DeBlasio. He mentioned how many days DeBlasio had been out of the state and feels he would make a better mayor.
I didn’t see a winner in this debate. I wish the debate would make DeBlasio work harder in some areas, but I don’t see that happening either.
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August 23, 2017Funny Bumper Sticker Seen on the Belt Pkwy.
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August 23, 2017Nicole Malliotakis Thinks Columbus Founded America
As Nicole Malliotakis defended a statue of Columbus, she incorrectly referred to Columbus as the founder of America.
Everyone makes mistakes and people would understand, but Malliotakis tried to label the reporter’s tweet about her as #FakeNews.
People saw the snafu and are having a good time on Twitter with it:
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August 23, 2017Is Nicole Malliotakis Against Pay-to-Play Politics Now?
Nicole Malliotakis voted for in favor of Pay-to-Play politics when she voted for Marty Golden’s bill to give tax breaks to developers in 2013.
This bill, A06658 had nothing to do with her area of Staten Island or Brooklyn. Afterwards, Malliotakis was silent about her vote. Even though she is active on social media, Malliotakis never mentioned this bill.
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August 23, 2017Jerry Kassar Trashes Lucretia Potter in the the Paper
The Brooklyn Reporter has a on-going column by Jerry Kassar. This week, Kassar trashed Lucretia Potter. Yet, Jerry Kassar didn’t post a disclaimer that his co-worker, John Quaglione is Lucretia Potter’s opponent. Both men work together at Marty Golden’s office. That is not fair and ethically, it’s not right to do to Lucretia.
But a disclaimer belongs before this section about Lucretia Potter:
The bottom of the article also didn’t contain a disclaimer.
Potter posted a reply to Kassar on her site, but of course that isn’t going to be picked up by the Home Reporter.
Lucretia Potter was the winner of the Republican Debate this past week. She was well-informed and well-spoken. She also expressed that she doesn’t receive backing from the Republican Party.
This is not the first time I pointed out that Kassar’s column needed a disclaimer. I don’t know why the Brooklyn Reporter editor doesn’t check for this when articles are submitted.
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August 23, 2017Third Avenue Festival and Ragamuffin Parade – Bay Ridge
The Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge is Saturday, October 14th from 76th Street to 92nd Street. The march begins at 1:00 pm. This parade happens rain or shine. Website 718-307-7855
The Third Avenue Festival is Sunday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Third Avenue between Bay Ridge Avenue and 94th Street.
See more Harvest Festivals and Halloween events in Bay Ridge here
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August 23, 2017Narrows Botanical Gardens Family Night – August 25th
Narrows Botanical Gardens will have a Family Night on Friday, August 25th.
The Bee Movie will be shown. It starts at sunset. Free – Everyone welcome!
Bring a chair or a blanket and snacks.
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McKinley Park also has a movie nigh on Friday night – from 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm. The movie is Beauty and the Beast (2017) – not the animated cartoon.
Bring a chair or a blanket and snacks.
About the movie: In this live-action adaptation of the Disney animated classic, Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.
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August 23, 2017Register for Basketball at St. Ephrem’s
Register to play basketball on St. Ephrem’s Team. There are teams for both boys and girls – from kindergarten to 8th grade at St. Ephrem’s School located at 7415 Fort Hamilton Parkway. The price is good – $110 for registration and $30 for uniforms.
You do not have to go to this school to sign up. See the flyer below for the little kids.
Contact: Brian Cassidy 917-803-8176 [email protected]
See flyer here Saint Ephrem Basketball
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August 22, 2017Learn Improv and Creative Playmaking – Free 8/26
Free improv class for children and parents at The NARS Foundation – 201 – 46th Street
Join performance artist and filmmaker, Rachel Cole, for an afternoon of improv and creative playmaking at NARS on Saturday, August, 26th, 2-4pm. Info
Your child will learn the basics of improv, and how to apply improv to theatrical performance through a series of short, fast-paced games and activities that foster teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills. This workshop is designed to nurture and inspire your child’s naturally imaginative, inventive, and creative mind and bodies. Parents will be encouraged to participate and collaborate with their children and the group.
Please RSVP [email protected]
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August 22, 2017Zumba on Tuesday Nights
St. Finbar has Zumba on Tuesday nights $10
e-mail: [email protected]
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