Hikind Calls On Schumer To Oppose Iran Deal
Borough Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind, yesterday, called on U.S. Senator Charles Schumer to publicly oppose the Iran deal and to commit to leading the fight to stop it in Congress.
“We’ve listened to Senator Schumer for years and how he takes every opportunity to explain the origin of his name Schumer and what it means for him to be a proud “Shomer”—which in Hebrew means protector. From your time as Congressman to one of the most powerful members of the Senate, Senator Schumer, you have repeatedly called yourself our ‘shomer’ (protector). Now is the time to live up to your claim and put your words into action. We need you to demonstrate leadership on one of most critical foreign policy issues of our time. Be our protector and stop this terrible deal,” said Hikind.
Hikind called the Iran deal disastrous for America and our allies in the Middle East, and urged those against the deal to call Schumer’s office or Tweet him to let him know their feelings.
Schumer says he’s in the process of analyzing the Iran deal. As one of the Senate leaders, his support or lack of support for the deal is considered crucial.
Lander Holds Town Hall Meeting On Climate Change
Park Slope City Council Member Brad Lander is holding a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, on climate change
“We are at a critical juncture for the future of our planet. Climate change threatens to wreak havoc on the world that we’ll be passing on to our kids, unless we make significant changes,” stated Lander on his website. “During Hurricane Sandy, we got just a small taste of what sea level rise (just one consequence of climate change) can do to our city. I don’t want to tell our kids and grandkids that we utterly failed to learn the lesson.
The event will begin with a presentation on the One NYC Plan, Mayor de Blasio’s initiative to help New York obtain a sustainable and resilient city that works for all. The presentation will be given by Nilda Mesa, the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability.
Other organizations partnering in the event include Brooklyn Community Board 6, the Campaign for 100% Clean Energy in NY by 2030, Green Education and Legal Fund, Green Party of Brooklyn, 350NYC, 350Brooklyn, People’s Climate Movement NY, United for Action and Friends of Clearwater NYC.
What: Town Hall Meeting on Climate Change
When: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22
Where: P.S. 321, 180 7th Ave., Park Slope
Please RSVP for the event here.
Schumer, Gillibrand, Jeffries Bring Fed Money To Seagate
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries yesterday announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $100,000 funding for phase 1 of Sea Gate’s proposed bulkhead project through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
The perimeter bulkhead and sea wall of Sea Gate that previously protected the homes and buildings from storm surge and flooding was damaged by Superstorm Sandy, leaving Sea Gate and the surrounding areas of Coney Island vulnerable to future damage in the event of another storm.
“This project is instrumental in further protecting the shoreline of Sea Gate, which was badly damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. This federal investment will help make sure this bulkhead project gets off the ground soon so that these communities are better protected in the event of a future storm. Overall, the project will provide mitigation measures, including bulkhead, between Beach 48th Street and Beach 50th Street,” said Schumer.
“Superstorm Sandy devastated our communities and the approved FEMA grant will help establish a plan of action to effectively launch the proposed bulkhead project,” said Gillibrand. “New York is still recovering and these investments remain critical to provide much needed resources on the ground. I will continue to fight for funding that will help keep our communities safe and better prepared for when the next storm hits.”
“Superstorm Sandy decimated many of the beach communities throughout the district I represent, including Sea Gate. This grant of $100,000 in FEMA funding will play an instrumental role in protecting our shores in the Sea Gate community from the devastating effects of any future storms,” said Jeffries.
Safety Tips & Sources To Survive Heat Wave
Mayor Bill de Blasio, and several Brooklyn lawmakers, yesterday released tips and statements to survive the current hear wave. If residents, their families and/or their pets are having any problems dealing with the current heat wave, below are resources that will help:
Related Links
- 311 City Services
- New York City Office of Emergency Management
- Regional Senior Centers
- New York Public Library locations
Additional Resources for Staying Cool:
Residents should call 3-1-1 to request heat-related assistance of all types, whether to:
- report an open hydrant, or
- find their nearest cooling center.
