BP Adams Announces Free Concert Series
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams invited Brooklynites to join him for upcoming free shows at the Wingate and Coney Island Concert Series.
The events, which will kick off with the Wingate Concert series on Monday, August 7, at Wingate Park ,with additional concerts available on Monday, August 14, Monay , August 21 and end Tuesday, August 22. Performers for the Wingate series include Anthony Brown, Erica Campbell, “The Legends of Hip-Hop”, MC Lyte, Kelly Price, Dahved Levy, Denroy Morgan, Morgan Heritage, Red Fox, Rupee and many more guest performances. All shows are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with gates to the public opening at 6 p.m.
Additional details regarding dates and performers for the Coney Island Concert Series, which will be held at the Ford Amphitheater, and co-hosted by Council Member Mark Treyger (D-Coney Island, Bensonhurst), are forthcoming.
“As one of the millions of New Yorkers who grew up on free summer concerts in the city, I join our communities in expressing true appreciation to City Parks Foundation and Globe Star Media-N-Entertainment, as well as our partners that are exhibiting true corporate citizenship, for carrying the torch on these summer staples. I’m proud to serve as a host for these exciting evenings of entertainment,” said Adams.
“I am proud to have advocated for the return of one of Coney Island’s most beloved traditions: free public concerts.I look forward to joining the other stakeholders in relaying final details to the community as soon as they are available,” said Treyger.
Clarke Fights to Protect Resources For Public Housing
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-Crown Heights, Flatbush, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay) is denouncing the recent proposal by the Trump administration to cut funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by $1.8 billion.
The cut in funding will mean a 68 percent decrease in the federal HUD spending budget. The Trump administration is seeking to cut spending on affordable housing and community development and wants mortgage lenders to fund technology fixes at HUD. In addition, the proposal eliminates the Housing Trust Fund, a program financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits.
Currently housing across the United States has more than $26 billion in unmet capital needs.
“At a time when working families are finding it increasingly difficult to secure affordable housing in their communities and gentrification is rapidly spreading, increasing the cost of housing for the average American and threatening entire communities in Brooklyn and across the United States with displacement, public housing offers an opportunity for longtime residents to remain in their homes, paying an affordable rent. Yet for more than a generation, the federal government has failed to preserve existing public housing and create new developments. In housing administered by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), residents are forced to live with rodent and insect infestations, mold, water damage, and other unsanitary conditions,” said Clarke.
Clarke continued, “Instead of eliminating resources for HUD, we must focus on increasing the agency’s budget to address the housing affordability crisis and protect families already living in public housing. I will continue to stand with my colleagues in the fight to protect the families I represent from these disdainful and ill-conceived budget cuts.”
Cornegy Hires Washington Veteran To Serve As New Chief of Staff
Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr (D-Bedford-Stuyvesand, Crown Heights) announced Charles Onwuche as his new chief of staff, yesterday.
Onwuche previously worked for D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, and most recently served as a Deputy Organizing Director for Hillary for America, overseeing field operations in Iowa and Pennsylvania. Onwuche was also a part of President Barack Obama’s re-election effort where he helped manage field operations in North Carolina and Virginia.
“I am excited to bring Charles up from Washington. His management experience and grassroots organizational leadership will be critical to my work on council and as an advocate for the citizens I represent in Brooklyn and across the city,” said Cornegy.
Cymbrowitz Announces Parks Enforcement Detail At Emmons Ave
Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Sheepshead Bay, Manhtattan Beach, Brighton Beach) announced that the Parks Department enforcement detail assigned to the Sheepshead Bay party boats will begin this weekend.
The detail will go toward addressing quality-of-life-issues that have been plaguing the party boat season. Starting this weekend, Parks enforcement patrol will be enforcing the party boats and piers from 4:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the rest of the summer season. They are coordinating with the 61st Precinct, which will continue to be responsible for handling safety on the street.
Cymbrowitz met last week with Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Marty Maher to discuss the possibility of adding Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers on Emmons Avenue through Labor Day. This idea came up during previous meetings Cymbrowitz had with boat owners, Parks, New York Police Department (NYPD) and community stakeholders to address the summertime issues.
According to Cymbrowitz, aggressive traffic enforcement will continue on weekends. Between August 25th and Labor Day, when summer crowds tend to be at their heaviest, increased enforcement will take place daily.
“Commissioner Maher was extremely receptive to utilizing Parks Enforcement through the end of the summer to avert any issues that might come up with the boats and piers. It’s simply another level of protection so that everyone who comes to Emmons Avenue, whether to dine or walk or take a party boat cruise, can do so in a safe and enjoyable manner,” said Cymbrowitz.
