GRAVESEND — Members of the Brooklyn political and legal communities came together for a holiday party hosted by Democratic District Leader Lori Knipel and the Lefkowitz family at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Gravesend on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Knipel is one of the district leaders of the 44th Assembly District, along with Douglas Schneider, who helps run the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats along with President Asher Novek.
The district is comprised of neighborhoods including Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington and Ditmas Park. The party brings together local politicians, dignitaries and community members as well as judges and those who are gearing up to run.
The holiday party is meant as a way to help people network in the borough, but also to help people to get to know each other in a less formal atmosphere. This party is known to be one of the most important among political clubs in the borough and has even drawn the mayor in years past.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
