The MBCG is extremely pleased to report to you and to all the visitors to our community that we are on our way to getting cameras on our streets. Through the generosity of Assemblyman Dov Hikind and dedication of Councilman Mike Nelson to making our streets safe, we will be receiving 2 cameras at the two strategic entrances and exits to our community. Councilman Nelson’s Chief of Operations Chaim Deutsch was the person that was able to connect all the dots and make this happen for us. Thank you.

On a related note, the MBCG is getting closer to having cameras on every block. This massive undertaking has been a major goal of our President to make our neighborhood as safe as possible. We have been brought up to speed on the latest technology. In other words, we have figured out how to do this.

The dog run located near the parking lot of the Beach has been a problem for the past 6 years. At one point money was allocated by Councilman Nelson to move the dog run back near the tennis courts. In the present economy, the MBCG feels this money could be better spent. The dog run has become a management and health problem. We are very supportive of the Councilman’s creative idea to close the dog run and make it a community garden to grow flowers and vegetables. We have the opportunity to reclaim the bacteria ladened land and allow it to grow food and beautiful flowers. We agree that this endeavor will be a great teaching tool for all the children of Brooklyn.

Last but not least, we are grateful to New York State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, the candidate for our new 10th Congressional District, for making the time to meet and speak to us. He made a wonderful impression on many of us. His democratic primary is this June 26th. If you are going out of town, you have the right to obtain an absentee ballot. You must be already registered as a democrat to vote in this primary.

We also thank Councilman Dominic Recchia, Chair of the Finance Comm., for his kind words. He promised no new taxes next year and the possibility of our water bill decreasing next year.

There will also be another democratic primary either on Sept. 11th or 13 for our New York State Assembly seat. Ben Akselrod, who attended our meeting, is challenging Assemblyman Steve Cymbrowitz. We will keep you notified regarding the date.

We also thank AAA for their great speaker. His knowledge of pedestrian safety was impressive and very useful. Thank you to Chaim Deutsch for helping us obtain his services. We had run into a wall. Not literally.

We wish you a healthy and safe Memorial Day Weekend. Let us be the first to also wish the Dads and Great and Great Great Grand dads a great Dad Day on June 17.

Please be aware of the summer weekend parking restrictions which go into effect this weekend.

Our next meeting will be June 20th.

Be Safe. Be Healthy.

Traffic, parking, irwin street speed bump, state senate never ending election, june congressional democratic primary, state assemblyman jefferies, new assembly district lines, democratic assembly primary, x-state senator becoming kosher, kcc students parking everywhere, no parking weekends starting friday, nyc city councilman mike nelson, cameras, cameras, cameras, and these are some of our favorite things.

See you Wednesday at 8.

Manhattan Beach as well as parts of Sheepshead Bay have had their Congressional District changed. Our new 8th District is very different than our current 9th District. We are also going to lose Congressman Bob Turner. This will be our third Congressman in two years.

On June 26th we will have a Democratic Primary for the new Congressional seat between Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries and Councilman Charles Barron. Reportedly, there may not be any significant Republican challengers. The winner of the primary will most likely be our representative this January.

We are fortunate that NYS Assemblyman Jeffries has made the time to attend our meeting this Wednesday night, May 16th at PS 195. He is scheduled to speak at 8:30 PM. We are eager to hear his positions on a variety of issues.  We will also reach out to his opponent to meet us at our June meeting,

At 8PM sharp, AAA has agreed to provide us a traffic expert to attend the same meeting. Sadly, the speeding on our streets the last few weeks has become outright scary. Most of the speeders are driving towards KCC. The leadership of MBCG will also be meeting with the appropriate authorities regarding enforcement.

Last but not least, expect to hear an important update regarding security cameras for Manhattan Beach.

Our NYC Councilman Mike Nelson is making every effort to attend.

Your attendance for this meeting is very important. We are asking every Director to attend and participate in several motions.

We have been notified by the MTA that the same successful considerations they provided us last year, will be in place again this summer. Specifically, attention will be given to our beach visitors getting home in a timely manner on weekends and holidays.

The MTA is also looking into the problem we have with buses laying over on Oriental Blvd at several places despite the directive to use the turn around, if space is available.

The MTA had been very helpful to us and very open to our concerns. We thank them and appreciate their attention to our neighborhood.

The MBCG was notified of the passing of Emanuel “Manny” Kahn this past Saturday. He was a member of our group for many many years before he and his wife moved to Florida a few years ago.

Manny was committed to our community and to our group in many ways. His dedication to helping his neighbors and the many visitors to our Beach and Parks is unparalleled. Manny was chair of the Parks Committee and dedicated to making our neighborhood a welcoming experience to all who visited. He was also the first to develop a website for our group. He was involved with countles activities and always ready to get involved.

Manny was missed when he moved and now he will be missed forever. His many good deeds are an inspiration to his family and to all of us.

Rest in peace.

Below is a link to the map of our new redistricted NYS Assembly District-the 45th. Our State Senate District as well as our Congressional DIstrict have been redistricted. We already provided the new Congressional link and will get you the State Senate link as soon as we can.

Click on the link below or paste it in your browser to see the new 45th map.

 

 

 

 

 

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES VACCA

 

250 Broadway, Suite 1749

New York, NY 10007

(212) 788-7375

 

Contact: Andrea Bender (Vacca), 646-477-8193

               Deborah Miller-Weiss (Nelson), 718-368-9176

              

 

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

 

 

Vacca, Nelson to convene hearing on East River Ferry Pilot

 

Ridership data, funding, future of five borough service on agenda

 

On Wednesday, April 25 at 1 p.m., Council Member James Vacca and Council Member Michael Nelson will co-chair a joint hearing of the Committees on Transportation and Waterfronts to examine the progress of NYCEDC’s East River Ferry Pilot, which has been in operation since last June. Ensuring the success of the ferry pilot is critical to potential expansion of the ferry service to waterfront neighborhoods in all five boroughs. EDC’s 2010 Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Study showed that many waterfront neighborhoods are transit starved and experience some of the worst commute times in the city. 

 

WHO:            Council Member James Vacca, Chair, Transportation Committee

Council Member Michael Nelson, Chair, Waterfronts Committee

Andrew Genn, Senior Vice President of the Maritime Department, NYC EDC

David Hopkins, Vice President, NYC EDC

Tim Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor, Deputy Mayor Robert Steel’s Office

 

WHERE:       250 Broadway, 14^th Floor Committee Room

 

WHEN:          Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 1 p.m.

 

We just received this good news from Councilman Nelson. 

COUNCIL MEMBER

MICHAEL C. NELSON

48^TH DISTRICT, BROOKLYN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         

            April 23, 2012

Press Contact: Deborah J. Miller-Weiss

                                                                                                            (718) 368-9176

BREAKING NEWS: NELSON GETS “GREEN” LIGHT FROM DOT ON NEW SURVEY FOR FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT IN MANHATTAN BEACH

(City Hall) – Council Member Michael C. Nelson confirmed today that Joseph Palmieri, Brooklyn Borough Commissioner of the NYC Department of Transportation, has agreed to revisit the issue concerning the flashing yellow light on Oriental Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.  In fact, Nelson announced that DOT will be conducting a new survey at this location beginning this week to determine if the number of pedestrians regularly crossing this intersection, and the amount of vehicular traffic here warrant a change from the flashing yellow light to a traffic light more appropriate to the location.  

“I am pleased that DOT has decided to revisit this issue.  For years I have been urging DOT to replace that flashing yellow light, which is often confusing to pedestrians and motorists alike,” said Nelson, who explained that according to DOT, prior surveys by Borough engineers analyzing the volume of pedestrian and vehicular traffic at this location, indicated that the volume was too low to meet the federal guidelines to warrant any change.

“I have heard from countless community residents, as well as college students and parents about the need for a traffic light at this location to reduce speeding along Oriental Boulevard.  Traffic needs to be calmed here so that accidents will be avoided.  Consequently we must continue to be proactive,” said Councilman Nelson, who expressed gratitude to NYC DOT Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Joseph Palmieri for understanding the needs of the community.  “This new study by DOT is a giant step in the right direction.” 

Council Member Michael C. Nelson, who represents the neighborhoods of Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, and parts of Sheepshead Bay and Midwood, was first elected to the City Council in 1999. He is the Chairman of the Waterfronts Committee and is a member of the Civil Service and Labor, Civil Rights, Contracts, Oversight & Investigations, and Veterans Committees.  Nelson is also the Chairman of the Jewish Caucus.

The MBCG is arranging beautiful sunny weather this Tuesday morning, April 24th to support our Assemblyman’s Health Hour.

Steve Cymbrowitz is making it very easy for you to get your health checked in walking distance from your house. At 8:30 this Tuesday morning take a WALK to the corner of Oriental Blvd. and Ocean Ave. Free info, maybe free refreshments. Our Assemblyman has done many events over the years to increase health consciousness. Let’s support him and take a walk on Oriental Blvd. before you start your day.

Keep moving. Be active.