Things We May Have Neglected To Mention

You DO Know About Battle Of Brooklyn...Don't You?



"The Battle of Brooklyn follows a group of people who come together to fight the Atlantic Yards Project, a massive real estate development that threatens to destroy their homes and neighborhood."

Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats Hold Forum; 8/12; 7PM; Park Slope

Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (CBID) invites you to a forum on Wednesday, August 12th, 7PM- 9PM at 548 10th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) in Park Slope featuring John Liu, candidate for New York City Comptroller.

Back-To-School Assistance For Low-Income Families

Press Release: "Governor David A. Paterson today announced a historic collaboration with George Soros and the Open Society Institute (OSI) that will provide one-time, $200 grants to more than 800,000 children in low-income families across New York State to help purchase school supplies as they prepare to return to class in September. Families who receive public assistance or food stamps can access this one-time Back-To-School Supplement of $200 per school-aged child (ages 3 through 17) starting [August 11, 2009]." Those eligible must be recipients of food stamps or medicaid, and have guardianship for children in public school and between the ages of 4-17. Please call our office at (718) 260-9191 if you have any further questions.

Mammography Van

Tomorrow, there will be a Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center Mammogram Van parked at 650 Fulton Street between 11AM-5PM.