From left: Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis being presented with the Kings County Conservative Party’s American Heritage award by Fran Vella-Marrone. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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Republicans and Conservatives in Brooklyn join forces against the borough’s Democratic dominance

August 5, 2024

SHEEPSHEAD BAY — South Brooklyn’s Republican and Conservative leaders are joining forces to create a more powerful impact for elected representatives carrying their torch. The Kings County Conservative Party (KCCP) held its annual American Heritage Reception on Aug. 1, honoring Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis (R-11) “for her long standing commitment to city, state, and country,” Fran Vella-Marrone, KCCP chair, said.  The

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From left: Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis being presented with the Kings County Conservative Party’s American Heritage award by Fran Vella-Marrone. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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Republicans and Conservatives in Brooklyn join forces against the borough’s Democratic dominance

August 5, 2024

SHEEPSHEAD BAY — South Brooklyn’s Republican and Conservative leaders are joining forces to create a more powerful impact for elected representatives carrying their torch. The Kings County Conservative Party (KCCP) held its annual American Heritage Reception on Aug. 1, honoring Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis (R-11) “for her long standing commitment to city, state, and country,” Fran Vella-Marrone, KCCP chair, said.  The

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From left: Jerry Kassar, Lester Chang, Steve Chan, Fran Vella-Marrone, Alec Brook-Krasny, Nicole Malliotakis, Richie Barsamian, chairman, Sam Pirozzolo, Vito LaBella and Michael Novakhov. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Kings County Conservative Party honors Malliotakis, Brooklyn’s only Republican congressional representative

August 5, 2024

SHEEPSHEAD BAY — The Kings County Conservative Party (KCCP) held its annual American Heritage Reception on Aug. 1, honoring Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis (R-11) “for her long-standing commitment to city, state, and country,” Fran Vella-Marrone, KCCP chair, said.  The event took place at the Knights of Baron De Kalb before a crowd of approximately 100 and featured a number of political players

From left: Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint, Tawanna Marie St Louis, Mark Kagan and Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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New judicial candidates for Kings County revealed

July 31, 2024

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Kings County will be welcoming three new judges to its bench in November, hot on the heels of new legislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The legislation will expand the number of judges appointed and elected statewide, in an effort to help reduce the case backlog in family and civil courts. After an exhaustive process

From left: Mark Kagan, Tawanna M. St. Louis, Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Wint and Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Democratic Party

Brooklyn Democratic Party Nominates 3 Civil Court Judges, Diverse & Qualified Slate to Expedite Justice Under Gov. Hochul’s New Court Expansion

July 30, 2024

The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s District Leaders nominated three qualified Civil Court Judges to fill newly-created seats on Sunday. Tawanna M. St. Louis, Mark Kagan and Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint will now appear on the November General Election ballot. “The Brooklyn Democratic Party proudly continues to advance extremely-qualified, diverse and culturally competent judicial nominees,” said County Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. “We

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NYC DOT begins key improvements to enhance pedestrian safety on Atlantic Ave.

July 23, 2024

ATLANTIC AVENUE — New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez just announced a series of short-term projects for the western portion of the Atlantic Avenue corridor in Brooklyn. The suite of safety enhancements includes the following: Expanded pedestrian space Upgraded traffic signals New vehicle travel lane markings to reduce turn conflicts at Court Street Two new

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander talks to reporters outside the Row Hotel, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in New York. Photo by Mary Altaffer/AP

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Comptroller Lander reports that per diem hotel and service costs for shelter and asylum seekers are in line with market data

July 22, 2024

CITYWIDE — A new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander analyzed the cost of hotel rooms contracted by the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to house asylum seekers across New York City. “Procuring in an emergency can lead to fluctuating prices and rampant overspending, yet this contract is an example of how to manage keeping costs in check,” said Lander. “Our