Keeping faith-based organizations from ending up homeless
On February 12, a number of religious congregations in our community will lose their home of worship. Over 60 houses of worship hold services at public schools throughout the city and many of these groups are small churches that have rented space in public schools for years.
READ postNeed for tougher punishment of sexual predators
Most would agree that a crime committed against a minor is among the lowest of the low. And when such a crime involves a sexual attack, it almost shocks the conscience.
READ postA huge win for Brooklyn
Last week, the legislature convened in Albany for an Extraordinary Session to take up a set of issues that were geared toward closing this year’s budget gap and reducing the deficit looming next year.
READ postMTA Payroll tax stifling economic growth
Coming off an extremely successful legislative session that closed a $10 billion budget deficit without any new or increased taxes, Governor Cuomo has turned state government’s attention to job creation as our number one priority.
READ postDMV was wrong to remove eye test
Under their proposal, licensed drivers would be able to self-certify that they meet the proper vision requirements when renewing their license every eight years, more than enough time fora person’s vision to deteriorate.
READ postBrooklyn Riders draw line in the sand
Over the last several months, Brooklyn’s beleaguered bus rider shave scored a pair of major victories with the restoration of service on the X27 and X28 bus lines.
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