Category Archives: Bensonhurst
Water Main Break on Ocean Parkway and Avenue U- National Grid Update
Dear Friends, If you reside in Gravesend, many of you are aware of the water main break that occurred on Wednesday on Ocean Parkway and Avenue U. I wanted to update you on what National Grid has discovered and what this … Continue reading
Filed under Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Gravesend
COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR HONORS BENSONSHURST’S ANTHONY NEGLIA
Councilman Domenic M. Recchia, Jr. will dedicate a new street, “Anthony Neglia Way,” on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. on Bay 34th Street and 86th Street in Brooklyn. Anthony Neglia was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn on August 10, … Continue reading
Filed under Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Update on Tropical Storm Irene
The mandatory evacuation order will be lifted today at 3:00 PM. Please practice caution when returning to your homes. There is still significant flooding in some areas which make it dangerous to drive through. All bridges have been opened; MTA … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Bronx, Brooklyn, City Council, Coney Island, Gravesend, Manhattan, MTA, New York City, Public safety, Staten Island
The End of Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene, which has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm is now over. There have been damages reported throughout the city, including flooding and down trees. Despite the end of the storm, I continue to urge residents to practice caution … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Bronx, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Gravesend, MTA, New York City, Public safety, Queens, Staten Island
Enrollment for FDNY exam open
New York City has, without equal, the bravest, most dedicated firefighters in the world. These men and women risk their lives every day to protect us, and for that we are incredibly grateful. And now, they’re looking for a few … Continue reading
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Beware South Brooklyn scam artist
There’s a scam artist making his way through South Brooklyn, knocking on doors and asking for donations on behalf of the Gil Hodges Little League, which is operated by the Grace Gravesend Athletic Association. This person is not affiliated with … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Gravesend, Public safety, Scam
Keeping our streets safe
I’m proud to announce that a controversial set of bike lanes proposed to run through Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst will not be moving forward. The bike lanes, running up and down Bay Ridge Parkway, would have created a … Continue reading
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Filed under Bensonhurst, City Council, Public safety
Challenging the Census
Yesterday I joined Mayor Bloomberg and my colleagues in government to announce that New York City will be challenging the Census Bureau’s numbers. According to newly-released Census data, over the last ten years, Bensonhurst experienced only a tiny increase in … Continue reading
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Filed under Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, City Council, Coney Island, Gravesend, New York City
Free ice skating tomorrow
Tomorrow I’m hosting a morning of free ice skating for the children in our community. This is one of my favorite events of the year, and I’m very excited that we’re getting ready for another day on the ice, after … Continue reading
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Filed under Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Events, Gravesend
More information about today’s closures
Public schools are closed and after school programs and regents exams are cancelled. CUNY colleges are closed except the CUNY Journalism School and LaGuardia. All will reopen at 4:30 PM for evening session. All non-emergency City government offices are closed. … Continue reading
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