Cornegy Birthday Fundraiser Draws A Number Of Electeds
Bed-Stuy City Councilman Robert Cornegy Jr. last night celebrated his 50th birthday with a blowout fundraiser at the Paerdegat Yacht Club in Canarsie.
Among the electeds and political officials in the house for the festivities included Kings County Democratic Party Boss Frank Seddio who came with Assembly Member Roxanne Persaud and City Councilman Alan Maisel, Assembly Members Annette Robinson and Walter Mosley Jr., City Council Members David Greenfield, Mark Treyger and Laurie Cumbo, Community Board 3 Chair Tremaine Wright, CB3 District Manager Henry Butler, and Olanike Alabi.
Mosley Looks For Student Cabinet
Fort Greene Assemblyman Walter Mosley is looking for high school students interested in public and community service to become members of his student cabinet.
The requirements include parental consent, an interest in public and community service, and residence in or attend high school in the 57th Assembly district (Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights).
The duties include attendance at monthly meetings, researching and resolving community issues, learning about the legislative process and public policy, and working on special projects.
The meetings will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m., once a month on the last Friday of every month at Assemblyman Mosley’s district office, 55 Hanson Place, Room 328. The first meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 30.
For Additional Information Please Call 718-596-0100 or email lopeze@assembly.state.ny.us
Gentile Makes Mets-Cubs Bet
Bay Ridge Councilman Vincent J. Gentile, a life-long New York Mets fan, challenged Chicago City Council Alderman James Cappleman of the 46th Ward, a passionate Chicago Cubs fan, to a friendly wager for the upcoming National League Championship Series between the two teams.
The two elected officials engaged in banter over the phone. Cappleman said, I’m looking forward to showing New York that the Second City is going to come out on top.” Gentile predicted, “The Big Apple will rise to the occasion and the Metropolitans will defeat the Chicago Cubs in 7 games. No goats needed.” The conversation then moved to Twitter where the wager was made official.
If the Cubs win, Gentile will send Cappleman a Junior’s Cheesecake. Additionally, Councilman Gentile will have to don a Cubs t-shirt and post a picture of proof to his Twitter account. If the Mets win, Alderman Cappleman will send Councilman Gentile a Chicago-style hot dog. Alderman Cappleman would follow suit and wear a Mets t-shirt and post his picture of proof to his Twitter account.
The Mets won the first two games of the best of seven series at home over the weekend. It now moves to Chicago for the next two games and a third game if necessary.
Hamilton Brings Chamber On The Go To Nostrand Avenue
Flatbush Senator Jesse Hamilton, the Nostrand Avenue Merchants Association, and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will bring “Brooklyn Chamber on the Go” to a nearly one mile stretch of Nostrand Avenue today.
Beginning at 11 a.m. at Nostrand Avenue and Eastern Parkway and ending at Nostrand Avenue and Parkside Ave, Hamilton and Luc Saint-Preux, the Director of Chamber on the Go, will visit a number of small businesses. The tour aims at learning about the challenges these businesses face, gaining insights for policymaking, as well as offering assistance. Monday’s tour is the first of two planned, with a November 9 tour of Franklin Avenue (from Bergen Street to Empire Blvd) small businesses planned.
“Small businesses represent a vital part of our community, providing services, employing neighbors, and acting as good neighbors themselves. They have a stake in the success of our community, which is why I have a dedicated Small Business Advisory Committee. I want to be sure to take on board the ideas of the small business community and help connect them to the resources they need to succeed,” said Hamilton.
Adams Calls For More Safe Spaces For Play
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams yesterday led hundreds of young athletes in their sports gear and team uniforms, along with their parents and coaches, in a march across the Brooklyn Bridge in calling for greater city access to safe spaces for play.
Representatives of the dozens of local teams participated in the effort, comprising over 20 different athletic disciplines, spoke at a rally prior to the step-off about the positive impact that youth sports has had on addressing childhood obesity, gang violence, and social development issues.
Following the march, participants gathered for a youth sports expo at Brooklyn Borough Hall offering resources for families and giveaways for local athletic events.
