Donovan Looks At Affordable Care Act Effect On Small Business
South Brooklyn Congressman Dan Donovan and the owners of Frank J. Silvestri Insurance, Inc. today will discuss the financial burdens imposed on small business owners and the middle class by the Affordable Care Act.
The family-run small business has served the South Brooklyn community for more than 50 years. Health insurance reforms enacted by President Obama’sAffordable Care Act have caused the family’s insurance premiums to increase dramatically, risking the future solvency of their business and the livelihoods of their employees.
The discussion is slated for 10:15 a.m., today at Frank J. Silvestri Insurance, Inc., 7804 13th Avenue.
Adams Hands Out Smoke Alarms, Teaches Fire Safety
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams yesterday handed out smoke alarms and demonstrated the proper use of electrical extension cords in the wake of the recent tragic fire that claimed two lives in East Flatbush.
Adams was joined at yesterday’s press conference on the corner of East 49th Street and Church Avenue with a FDNY representative and a licensed electrician in response to the tragic fire this weekend that killed Lord and Octavia Kinard, an elderly couple in East Flatbush.
Adams highlighted how the misuse of extension cords is a major cause of electrical fires; according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 3,300 residential fires originate in extension cords nationwide each year.
Hikind Urges Boycott Of Amazon
Borough Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind is urging people to shop anywhere but Amazon this holiday season.
Hikind is putting out this message in light of Amazon’s insensitive use of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japanese insignia all over the MTA Times Square shuttle train to promote one of their television shows.
“We live in a society where anything goes, with no regard to the shock value. This PR campaign by Amazon is incredibly offensive and insensitive. Amazon knows exactly what they are doing. The pain they are causing by plastering the subway with Nazi regalia is disgusting. As the joyous holiday season approaches and people buy gifts for Chanukah and Christmas, I urge everyone to spend their money elsewhere—don’t buy from Amazon. Buy whatever you want, but at least once this season, say no to Amazon. Make them your last choice,” said Hikind.
This Week’s Meetings Of Note
Several important government meeting are slated this week starting with tomorrow’s 1 p.m. City Council Land Use Subcommittee Hearing at 250 Broadway, 16th floor. The subcommittee is expected to vote on the proposed sale of the Brooklyn Heights Library.
Also tomorrow, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will convene the Brooklyn Boro Board meeting at 6 p.m. at Brough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street to vote on the Mayor’s rezoning proposals.
Comptroller Scott Stringer will hold a Brooklyn Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3 at The Brooklyn Music School, 126 Saint Felix Street between Hanson Place and Lafayette.
