An extra $50 billion in revenue could be put to use statewide.
Tag: Senator Julia Salazar
Upgrade to National Grid Facility Faces Opposition in Public Hearing
“We need parks, not more fracked gas.”
Local Politicians Support Impeachment of Governor Cuomo
“Impeachment proceedings are the appropriate avenue…to hold the Governor accountable.”
Lincoln Restler Plans to Lead with His Principles
The primary race for city council will take place on June 22.
Andy Marte Hopes to Woo Moderate Democrats in Race for State Senate Seat
State Senator Julia Salazar is often described politically as being left of the center; she’s a Democratic Socialist and a self-identified “Marxist.” It’s no wonder then that her challenger, Andy […]
Senator Julia Salazar to Continue to Push for Progressive Change If Reelected
Less than two years ago, State Senator Julia Salazar was considered the insurgent candidate. A 27-year-old Democratic Socialist, she challenged Brooklyn’s Democratic establishment and won. Heading into this year’s June […]
Greenpoint’s Elementary Schools Overcrowded, Residents Say
Last summer, Darla Childs, a Greenpoint resident of 16 years, was ready to leave the neighborhood. After months of trying to get her son into a Pre-K program at neighborhood […]
From Greenpoint to Albany: Safe Way Home Act Awaits Governor Cuomo’s Signature
A new state law that began in Greenpoint as a crowdfunding campaign to provide sexual assault victims free transportation home from the hospital following treatment is headed to Governor Andrew Cuomo for […]
Town Hall With Senator Salazar and Assemblyman Lentol Set for Williamsburg (8/15)
A town hall hosted by state Senator Julia Salazar and Assemblyman Joe Lentol will take place in Williamsburg next week. The “groundbreaking bills passed this year” and the “goals for […]
North Brooklyn Development Meeting on Thursday 2/28
The next public meeting regarding real estate development and Superfund sites in North Brooklyn is happening Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Polish Slavic Center (176 Java St.) from 7 p.m. […]