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brooklynreporter.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
‘A gross abuse of power and public funds’Despite staunch opposition from the community, it appears that the conversion of two Borough Park apartment buildings — 5001 Tenth Ave. and 1016 50th St. — into homeless shelters will soon become a reality.
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1 week ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
BOROUGH PARK — Despite staunch opposition from the community, it appears that two Borough Park apartment buildings will be converted into homeless shelters at 5001 10th Avenue and 1016 50th Street. Assemblymember Lester Chang (R-49) recently held a press conference in front of 5001 10th Avenue, calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS) and all relevant agencies to cease operations.
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1 week ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
BOROUGH PARK — Despite staunch opposition from the community, it appears that two Borough Park apartment buildings will be converted into homeless shelters at 5001 10th Avenue and 1016 50th Street. Assemblymember Lester Chang (R-49) recently held a press conference in front of 5001 10th Avenue, calling on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS) and all relevant agencies to cease operations.
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1 week ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
FORT HAMILTON — After years of working in bipartisan fashion, New York State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-23), and Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny (R-46) — in concert with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s legislation (Senate Bill S9764), which was recently signed into law — made “Fort Hamilton Veterans Memorial Highway” a reality.
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1 week ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
April 11, 2025 Wayne Daren Schneiderman From left: John Famulari, Esq.; Stephen Spinelli, Esq.; Joann Monaco, Esq.; Gianna Famulari, Esq.; Marisa Arrabito, Esq.; Jane Arrabito, Esq.; Michael Benjamin, Esq.; and Adam Kalish, Esq.
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2 weeks ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Judiciary Night — one of the more noteworthy nights in the Unified Court System, whereby members of the Federal, New York State, and New York City Judiciary are honored — was held at the Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) the evening of April 8. The well-attended event is meant to highlight judges who have been elected, re-elected, appointed and reappointed.
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2 weeks ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
SUNSET PARK — Brooklyn-based Regina Opera Company recently celebrated 55 years in existence with a gala afternoon concert on April 6 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, located at 5902 Sixth Avenue. Soprano Vianca Alejandra. Photo by Wayne Daren SchneidermanThe performance featured opera selections by Regina Opera sopranos Veronica Mak and Vianca Alejandra, tenor Oswaldo Iraheta and baritone Seungchan Hong. They were accompanied by pianist Catherine Miller.
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2 weeks ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
Several honored at waterfront shindig, including Brooklyn Bar Association President Anthony Vaughn Jr. April 8, 2025 Wayne Daren Schneiderman Sisters with Purpose board members (from left): Cynthia Workman, Ingrid Kirby, Susie Williams, Jennifer Joly, Iraina Slayton, and Fadiah Ganthier. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Mario Belluomo Sisters with Purpose, a nonprofit that seeks to empower women and their families by providing them with the resources and leadership necessary for them to develop into...
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2 weeks ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
From left: Councilmember David Carr (R-50); Ray Huang, chair of the American New York Chinese Association; Jerry Kassar, chair of New York State Conservative Party; Fran Vella-Marrone, chair of Kings County Conservative Party; State Sen. Stephen Chan, (R-17); Richie Barsamian, chair of Kings County Republican Party; Assemblymember Jaime Williams, (R-59); Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny, (R-46); and Assemblymember Lester Chang, (R-49).
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2 weeks ago | 
brooklyneagle.com | Wayne Daren Schneiderman
April 7, 2025 Wayne Daren Schneiderman Amanda Berman, Lindsay Council, Hon. Lisa Lewis, Hon. Genine Edwards, Maryam Mohammed-Miller, Dr. Patricia Selassie, Dr. Aimee Neri Gueye, Leah Richardson, Jacqueline Edwards, Deirdre Barton-Leddo, Jennifer Joly, and Nicole Smith. Photo: Hon.
