Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer Honors Firefighters
On Wednesday, January 18th Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, honored the FDNY for their heroism in the face of the Woodside fire which killed one and destroyed three homes. Council Member Van Bramer joined City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Council member Elizabeth Crowley to hand a proclamation to the Firefighters & Officers from Rescue 4, Engine 292, Battalion 46, and Ladder 136.
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Council Member Van Bramer And CB2 Hold A Town Hall Meeting To Address The Hunters Point South
On Thursday, January 12th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Community Board 2 held a town hall meeting with NYC Housing and Preservation and Development and the Economic Development Corporation who gave a presentation and answered questions regarding the development of Hunters Point South in Long Island City. Specifically, this town hall addressed the affordable housing component of the project.
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2012
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer Rallies Against Gypsy Rose
On Thursday, January 12th Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer rallied with community residents and elected officials against Gypsy Rose. Recently, the adult entertainment establishment application for a liquor license was postponed by the State Liquor Authority. Council Member Van Bramer stood in opposition to Gypsy Rose with Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, State Senator Michael Gianaris, Community Board 2 Chair, Joe Conley as well as civic and religious leaders outside of the building asking the State Liquor Authority not to grant the potentially seedy establishment a liquor license.
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer Holds Town Hall Meeting With MTA
On Wednesday, January 11th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer held a town hall meeting with the MTA at Sunnyside Community Services in Sunnyside. MTA officials fielded the community’s questions and concerns about issues with the 7-train.
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2012
2011 Annual Report Card: Accessible, Accountable, Transparent
For the past two years my office has worked diligently on your behalf to ensure community concerns and issues are addressed. We’ve stayed true to our pledge and values, always making sure to be accessible, accountable and transparent.
This year I am proud to share my “2011 Annual Report Card,” which contains key statistics and a concise breakdown of my office’s activity over the last two years. This eye-opening overview is an addition to our monthly e-newsletters, showing you exactly what I have been up to. Not only will it provide you with a variety of snapshots of what we have accomplished, it will also give you a cumulative update on the progress we have achieved within the 26th District.
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2012