December 28, 2010
Blizzard Update

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December 15, 2010
A Lincoln at the White House

The White House is taking note of the Brooklyn Reform Movement!

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December 13, 2010
Volunteer & Donation Opportunities

Toy, Coat and Can Drive for Neighbors in NeedMyrtle Avenue Revitalization Project (MARP) has organized five drop off points for canned food, winter coats, and toys to benefit NYCHA tenants of Whitman Houses.  Toys are especially needed.  Drop off your goods by December 21st at the following five stores:

  1. Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle Avenue - Toy drive
  2. Fort Greene SNAP, 324 Myrtle Avenue - Coat drive
  3. Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club, 459 Myrtle Avenue - Coat and Can drive
  4. Soketah, 563 Myrtle - Can drive
  5. Klevor Liquors, 343 Myrtle - Toy drive
Volunteer at the Greenpoint Soup Kitchen
EVERY Wednesday and Thursday 136 Milton Street, (between Manhattan and Franklin) No need to sign up or call in advance - just show up and stay as long as you can! More info here.
Wednesdays: Cook the meal (2pm-5:30pm); Set up the dining room (3pm-5pm); Serve the meal (6pm-7pm) and clean up (6pm-8pm). Also, from 6-9pm prepare bags of food for the food pantry.
Thursdays: Set up (9am-10am); Distribute food (10am-5pm); Clean up (3-6pm).
Christmas Food Pantry and Community MealDecember 22nd, 4pm - 7pm
Food Pantry at Greenpoint Church, 136 Milton StreetCommunity Meal: 6pm-7pm
NYC ServiceFor additional volunteer opportunities all across Brooklyn, visit www.nycservice.org to find a convenient and impactful way to get involved!

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December 13, 2010
Upcoming Events in the Fighting 50th

It’s holiday party season, join in on the fun!  But don’t forget to makeyour voice heard at an important community forum on the proposed HelpUSA homeless intake shelter in Greenpoint.

Townhall Forum on Proposed HelpUSA Homeless Intake Shelter
Sponsored by Councilman Steve Levin and Senator Marty Dilan
Monday, December 13th, 6pm-8pm
Polish Slavic Center,176 India Street, Greenpoint
More info here

Party with Tish
Councilwoman Tish James’ Holiday Party - Bring an Unwrapped Toy!
The Alchemist Lounge, 31 Rockwell Place, Fort Greene
Wednesday, December 15th, 6pm-10pmMore info here

Watch Tish Dance!
Thursday, December 16th at 7:30pm
Brooklyn Marriott, 333 Adams Street, Downtown Brooklyn 
Tickets are $75; $150 for VIP reception
www.thestarsofnewyorkdance.eventbrite.com

Community Sing-In: Handel’s Messiah
Saturday, December 18th at 4pm
Church of the Ascension, 127 Kent Street, Greenpoint
More info here

New Kings Democrats Holiday Party
Join me in raising a glass to Kate Zidar, Tom Burrows, and Esteban Duran, and get more involved with the burgeoning Brooklyn reform movement!
Monday, December 20 at 7pm
The Gibson, 108 Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg
RSVP Here

O.U.T.R.A.G.E. - Organizations United for Trash Reduction and Garbage Equity
Community Meeting about Cutting the Trash and Trucks in Williamsburg and Greenpoint
December 21st at 7pm
Community room, 609 Metropolitan between Leonard and Lorimer, Williamsburg
For more info: contact Betamia at 718.388.5454 x.124 or email BCoronel@StNicksAlliance.org.

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December 12, 2010
Update: Hate Crimes in Williamsburg

Thanks to the Shomrin Community Patrol, the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force, and the 90th Precinct, two suspects have been apprehended for committing the spate of hate crimes against members of the Hasidic community in the area around the Broadway Triangle. Violence inspired by hatred based on race, religion, gender or sexuality is an affront to our fundamental values as Americans and New Yorkers and cannot be tolerated.  I wish the victims of this violence a speedy and full recovery. I have reached out to the Department of Transportation to improve lighting in this area.

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November 11, 2010
Street Fighters NKD Fundraiser & Panel Discussion This should be a great event.  Tickets are available online here: http://www.actblue.com/page/newkings

Street Fighters NKD Fundraiser & Panel Discussion

This should be a great event.  Tickets are available online here: http://www.actblue.com/page/newkings

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October 7, 2010
Victory Party!  I hope to see you there!

Victory Party!  I hope to see you there!

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September 22, 2010
We did it!

The final votes were counted today, and I’d like to thank the residents of the fightin’ 50th for electing me as your Democratic State Committeeman! I’m truly honored and humbled by your support. My opponent ran a great race and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Final result is in — Restler beats Cohn
The Brooklyn Paper

Breaking: Lincoln Restler, Brooklyn Democrats’ Hipster Upstart, Wins State Committee Seat in Upset!
The Village Voice

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September 8, 2010
Obama’s Troops Take on Brooklyn Boss Vito Lopez

Check out this great article in the Village Voice today about the campaign and the broader movement for reform in Brooklyn politics:

http://www.villagevoice.com/2010-09-08/columns/obama-s-troops-take-on-vito-lopez/

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August 26, 2010
Endorsed by Congresswoman Velazquez!

Kate and I are so honored to have been endorsed by Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez!

Read more:

The New York Observer: Nydia Velazquez Goes With Anti-Vito Lopez Slate In Brooklyn Elections

The Greenpoint Star: Velazquez backs anti-Lopez candidates

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