Malliotakis urges community members to elect Republican candidate Steve Chan
Steve Chan, running for New York Senate District 17, speaking at Saturday’s press conference. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman
By Wayne Daren Schneiderman
October 16, 2024
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BATH BEACH — Curtailing crime was a main point of discussion at an intimate press conference outside the 62nd Precinct Saturday morning, with Steve Chan and Nicole Malliotakis as featured speakers.
Chan, a former U.S. Marine and retired NYPD sergeant, is running as a Republican for the seat of New York’s 17th State Senate District representing parts of Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Kensington and Dyker Heights.
He will be facing off against incumbent Democrat State Sen. Iwen Chu. Should Chan be victorious, he would be the first Chinese Republican in a senate seat.
“Our neighborhood has descended into chaos,” Chan said. “Everyone is fed up. We are not happy, we are mad.”
“These numbers are only over the last year,” Malliotakis noted. “This is all here in the confines of the 62nd Precinct; it’s simply outrageous what is happening.”
Malliotakis also used her platform to officially endorse Chan for the senate seat.
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.
