Harris Hosts Reduced MetroCard Event
Assemblymember Pamela Harris (Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Dyker Heights) will host two reduced fare MetroCard events for seniors 65 years of age or older.
Applicants only need to bring a valid proof of age, such as a driver’s license, Medicare card or birth certificate.
“Reduced fair MetroCards can help make public transportation more accessible, especially to those living on a fixed income,” said Harris. “I encourage all eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of this important program.”
Both events are slated for between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The first event is slated for Thursday, June 23 at the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, 3001 W. 37th Street. The second event is slated for Thursday, June 30 at Harris’ Bay Ridge District Office, 8525 3rd Ave.
Applications for those with qualifying disabilities will also be on hand. For more information, please contact Assemblymember Harris’ office at 718-266-0267, 347-560-6302 or by email at harrisp@nyassembly.gov.
Cymbrowitz Happy That City Stalls On Bag Tax
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach), said yesterday he wan encouraged by the City Council Sanitation Committee vote to delay implementation of the five-cent fee from October 2016 to February 2017.
“The time must be used wisely to kill the onerous fee entirely and instead find a solution that will achieve the intended goal of protecting and preserving the environment,” said Cymbrowitz.
Cymbrowitz has been working with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and other lawmakers to overturn the fee. He is a co-sponsor of A.9904, which would prohibit the imposition and/or collection of any tax, fee or local charge on carry-out merchandise bags.
Moreover, as a member of the Assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee, Cymbrowitz also believes “New Yorkers should be not just angry but enraged that the emphasis has suddenly shifted from advocating for already existing recycling plastic bag programs – which can be successful if they’re pushed properly — to charging residents for the city’s own failure to execute sound environmental policy.”
“Plastic bags are not single use items — they are both reusable and recyclable. Since 2009, New York State has proven that recycling plastic bags is possible and the City should figure out how to remove and recycle bags before they reach landfills, not how to nickel-and-dime New Yorkers,” he added.
Assemblyman Cymbrowitz has been circulating an online petition against the bag fee. Residents may sign it here: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Steven-Cymbrowitz/story/70078.
Donovan Wants Full 911 Transcripts Of Orlando Shooter
Congressman Dan Donovan (Southern Brooklyn/Staten Island) said yesterday that the Obama Administration should release the full 911 telephone transcripts that Orlando massacre shooter Omar Mateen made over several hours as he shot and killed 49 people in the gay nightclub, Pulse.
“Is anybody unaware of what ideology and organization inspired the Orlando terrorist? He hatefully slaughtered innocent people because of their sexuality, and justified it by saying he did so in the name of Islam. He and other extremists have distorted an entire religion for their own disgusting purposes, and everybody knows it,” said Donovan.
“Our own government has no business censoring 911 transcripts to remove references to what inspired this maniac. The American people deserve a full, clear picture of what we’re fighting. The Obama Administration should release an unredacted and complete transcript.”
Adams Honors Heroes Of The Month
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams today will honor a baker who organizes local vendors to hold birthday celebrations each month for children at the CAMBA Flagstone Family Center in Brownsville as well as an educator in East Flatbush who has inspired generations of students and their parents for more than 30 years through her innovative year-round programming both inside and outside the classroom as Brooklyn’s Heroes of The Month.
During a ceremony at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Maria Nitti of Isabella’s Creations in Bensonhurst will be declared May’s “Hero of the Month,” while PS 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke School Vice Principal Rose Graham will be named June’s “Hero of the Month.”
This is a continuation of Adams’ “Hero of the Month” initiative honoring the accomplishments of Brooklynites from all walks of life.
The event is slated for 3 p.m., today at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, in Downtown Brooklyn.
Deutsch District Streets Get Repaved
City Councilman Chaim Deutsch (Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Bright Beach Homecrest) announced that beginning last night the City’s Department of Transportation began milling and repaving the area of Ocean Avenue, from Avenue P through Avenue S.
In order to minimize traffic congestion and reduce the impact on people’s day to day lives, the work began at 7 p.m. last night and ended this morning at 6 p.m. As the work continues local residents are urged to plan accordingly. Signs are posted 24 hours prior to work on those blocks to notify residents about parking restrictions during the overnight hours.
Residents with questions can contact Deutsch via email at cdeutsch@council.nyc.gov or call his district office at 718-368-9176. As other roadways are scheduled for repaving, Deutsch will keep the community informed.
Eugene Resolution Creates NYC Haitian Day
City Councilman Mathieu Eugene (Flatbush) said he expectes the City COuncil to pass his resolution today marking Oct. 9 as New York City Haitian Day.
The day will recognize the contributions Haitians made to both the United States and the City.
While the vote is expected to occur about 1 p.m., Eugene will hold a reception following the vote at 6 p.m. today at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street in Downtown Brooklyn.
