Adams, Williams Address Last Night’s Shootings
The anti-gun violence rally will allow community leaders to speak out against senseless acts of violence and further discuss the need for initiatives to combat such tragedies.
WHERE: Emmanuel Church of God: 1365 Flatbush Avenue
WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 8:00 AM
Treyger Get Camera moved
Southwest City Councilman Mark Treyger succeeded in getting the Department of Transportation to move a controversial Shore Parkway speed camera that elected officials said issued more violations than any other speed enforcement camera in New York City, Sheepshead Bites reports.
“The DOT has just agreed to my request to move the speed camera along Shore Parkway that has unfairly ticketed thousands of drivers due to its location near the Belt Parkway exit ramp,” Treyger said in an announcement on Friday. “After hearing from countless constituents, it became obvious that this location was only serving to raise revenue for the city and was not protecting pedestrians since it was not placed near any crosswalks or intersections.”
The camera was installed on Shore Parkway at the base of a Belt Parkway exit ramp last summer and WNYC reported the location was the city’s highest earning speed enforcement camera – ultimately issuing 55,000 tickets in 2014 and earning the city $2.75 million.
The media outlet reported the DOT has agreed to move the device several yards east, closer to Ocean Parkway, giving motorists more time to slow down after exiting the Belt.
The new location will help protect pedestrians crossing at the bustling intersection at Ocean Parkway, which is used by students from Lincoln High School and others, said Treyger.
Mosley Gets Key Assembly Assignment
Fort Greene Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, yesterday, was appointed chair of the New York State Assembly Sub-committee on Regulated Mortgage Lenders
“I am humbled and honored to be tasked with chairing the New York State Assembly sub-committee on Regulated Mortgage Lenders,” said Mosley. “I promise to work tirelessly with my fellow committee members to hold hearings, issue advisory reports, and hold this branch of the financial sector accountable to the people of New York.”
Since the mortgage crisis of 2007-2008 which led to skyrocketing foreclosure rates for residents of New York, this sub-committee has been charged with the important task of monitoring certified mortgage lenders who operate in this state.
“We must learn from the pass lending practices that led to hyper inflated housing market and had ultimately devastating effect on the working class families who were robbed of the American dream of home ownership,” said Mosley.
“I stand committed to strengthening regulations on banks and prevent the practice of predatory equity lending so that average New Yorkers can safety save their money and purchase a home to raise their families in,” he added.
Deutsch To Hold Age Friendly Forum Tonight
Nadler Stands Up For Same-Sex Marriage
Brooklyn/Manhattan Congressman Jerrold Nadler will be attending the landmark marriage equality case being argued before the United States Supreme Court in Washington DC today.
The four cases from Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan and Kentucky challenge state laws that prohibit same-sex couples from marrying and deny recognition to lawful marriages performed by other states. The Supreme Court will decide whether the Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the freedom to marry and to have their marriages respected nationwide.
Nadler, lead sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, led an amicus brief in the marriage equality cases that are on appeal to the Supreme Court.
What: Marriage equality arguments before the Supreme Court
Who: Congressman Jerrold Nadler, NY-10
When: Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Front steps, United States Supreme Court
