A Marcellus shale well in Northwest PA - Photo courtesy of LJSTEINCO via Flickr
A controversial plan to allow drilling for natural gas near a major watershed may put city dwellers at risk, says Assemblyman William Colton.
At the Gravesend/Bensonhurst pol’s request, the Department of Environmental Conservation extended the public comment period from November 30 to December 31, but they have not ruled out drilling in the area. Continue Reading »
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Last night’s hearing on the Brooklyn Dreams Charter School went much as expected: an unremarkable turnout of local and citywide charter opponents, with a smattering – an itsy, bitsy smattering – of advocates. To say the least, the opposition – though equally impassioned in their rhetoric – paled in comparison to the attendance at the Hebrew Language Academy hearing at Marine Park J.H.S.
The most compelling news of the night came from BDCS officials, who continued to reassure attendees that the school had no intention of seeking space carved from existing public schools. In fact, they informed, they’ve found a location at 269 Parkville Avenue (see map), near Ocean Parkway just north of Avenue H. One of the schools representatives added, “We are not looking to move into a public school. I don’t even believe in that. I think that’s wrong.”
In the stifling heat of the Shell Bank J.H.S. auditorium, the news did little to soothe opponents, who early on were reminded by SUNY Charter School Institute officials that the “final decision [on BDCS] rests with SUNY” and is not a direct result of the sentiments shared at the hearing.
And sentiments they did share. Opposition at the meeting was concentrated mainly on three points:
Looking for information to help you deal with the housing crisis? Assemblyman William Colton is inviting all Brooklyn residents to a Spring Homeowner Workshop and Foreclosure Prevention Conference this Thursday, May 14th. Colton represents the 47th District in the State Assembly, which includes parts of Sheepshead Bay.
The workshop will inform residents and offer support to homeowners in the community. Speakers are going to talk about government-funded resources to help families affected by the housing crisis. They will dispense advice on issues including housing scams, banking and legal issues, short sales and loan modification programs.
The event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. The United Progressive Democratic Club is located at 29 Bay 25th Street in Bath Beach.
For more information, please contact event coordinator Maria Mirra at (718) 667-9090, ext. 114.
[via Brooklyn Daily Eagle]
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