Republicans and conservatives keep their parties alive in South Brooklyn
In blue-dominated Brooklyn, the alternative impact is hard to muster.
Curtis Sliwa and Richard Barsimian at Bay Ridge Manor celebration. Photos: Arthur Degaeta/Brooklyn Eagle
By Wayne Daren Schneiderman
December 14, 2023
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The Brooklyn Republican 2023 holiday party was held this past Monday evening at the Bay Ridge Manor, showcasing a toy drive to benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Children’s Hospital.
The gala drew upwards of 100 people and brought about a who’s who of Republican and Conservative leaders, as well as elected officials that included former State Sen. Marty Golden; Jerry Kassar, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party; Richie Barsamian, chairman, Kings County Republican Party; Fran Vella-Marrone, chairwoman, Kings County Conservative Party; Councilman Ari Kagan; Councilman; Vito LaBella; Alec Brook-Krasny, assemblyman, 46th District (representing Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Georgetown, and parts of Marine Park); Michael Novakhov, assemblyman, 45th District (representing portions of Sheepshead Bay, Midwood, Manhattan Beach, Gravesend, and Brighton Beach); Lester Chang, assemblyman, 49th district (representing Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, and Dyker Heights); Councilman Kalman Yeger; and American activist, radio talk show host, and founder and chief executive officer of the Guardian Angels, Curtis Sliwa.
The theme of the evening was unequivocally GOP unity. However, there was a true feeling of togetherness in the room that seemed to transcend politics. Overall, the night was a smashing success.
American pride was in full swing at the Brooklyn Republican 2023 holiday party.From left: Lester Chang, assemblyman, 49th District (representing Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, and Dyker Heights); and founder and chief executive officer of the Guardian Angels, Curtis Sliwa.From left: Jerry Kassar, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party; GOP party guest; and former State Sen. Marty Golden.Richie Barsamian, chairman, Kings County Republican Party.From left: Richie Barsamian, chairman, Kings County Republican Party; Councilman Ari Kagan; and GOP party guests.Fran Vella-Marrone, chairwoman, Kings County Conservative Party (center); along with GOP party guests.From left: Alec Brook-Krasny, assemblyman, 46th District (representing Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Georgetown, and parts of Marine Park); and Richie Barsamian, chairman, Kings County Republican Party.Thumbs way up for the Brooklyn GOP!
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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.
