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Council Member Vincent Gentile convened a press conference at Borough Hall Monday evening (Photo by Matthew Taub)

standard Borough “Going Gold” and Selling Vanity Plates to Raise Awareness & Funding for Childhood Cancer

Matthew TaubSeptember 16, 2014Comments

For families afflicted by the cruel menace of childhood cancer, the devastating disease is only compounded by a dearth of funding and dated treatments that are not only painful, but risky. A group of concerned advocates and local officials hope to change that reality, […]

Council Member Laurie Cumbo (Podium) announcing new funding initiatives with supporters at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Photo by Matthew Taub)

standard Monday “Fund”-Day! Millions in New Allocations for Arts & Education Announced Across Borough

Matthew TaubSeptember 15, 20141 Comment

Significant new funding for a variety of arts and educational programs were announced in a duo of press conferences Monday and in a separate event by the Mayor last week, to the delight of local elected leaders and advocates who had long championed […]

standard (UPDATE) Mayor and City Council Pass Early, ‘Honest Budget’

Matthew TaubJune 20, 2014Comments

Update: the budget has now officially been passed. Council Member Stephen Levin called it a “symbol of a new progressive era” in New York. “It reflects our values, our priorities, and our goals as a City,” Levin said. “From providing funding for […]

standard Council Members, Advocates Urge Administration To Increase NYCHA Apartments For Homeless Families

Matthew TaubJune 18, 2014Comments

Prominent members of the City Council are urging Mayor de Blasio to find more space for the homeless within the New York City Housing Authority. Appearing on the steps of City Hall yesterday, Council Member Stephen Levin (D-Brooklyn) detailed the contents of a […]

standard At Haitan Flag Day, Themes of Pride, Reflection, and Solidarity

Matthew TaubMay 21, 20142 Comments

Jubliant crowds rejoiced at Sunday’s Haitan Flag Day celebration at Erasmus High School. Local Flatbush residents were greeted by their elected leaders in a ceremony filled with enthusiastic celebration, but also more solemn moments of reflection and solidarity. New York City Council Member […]