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From left: Virginia Chieco, director of development and communication for NIA (in glasses); Councilman Justin Brannan; Michael Bove, NIA president and founder; and guests.Brooklyn Eagle photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Unsung women honored at luncheon gala sponsored by Councilman Brannan and NIA network

March 28 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

CONEY ISLAND — “Celebrating the Changemakers,” a Women’s History Month luncheon, was held at Gargiulo’s Restaurant (2911 West 15th Street) Saturday afternoon — presented by Councilman Justin Brannan in partnership with NIA Community Services Network (a Brooklyn-based non-profit youth organization).   The architect of the event, Charlene Batts, who is director of strategic initiatives and public […]

From left: Essie Gregory; Charlene Batts, director of strategic initiatives and public affairs for Councilman Justin Brannan; and Ida Gertman.

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“Celebrating the Changemakers,” Councilman Brannan joins NIA Network to honor unsung women at luncheon gala

March 28 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

Slideshow below CONEY ISLAND — “Celebrating the Changemakers,” a Women’s History Month luncheon, was held at Gargiulo’s Restaurant (2911 West 15th Street) Saturday afternoon — presented by Councilman Justin Brannan in partnership with NIA Community Services Network (a Brooklyn-based non-profit youth organization). The architect of the event, Charlene Batts, who is director of strategic initiatives […]

The F train travels over its long elevated stretch south of Church Avenue.

Elected officials form bipartisan effort to combat subway noise    

March 7 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

CONEY ISLAND — For decades, the noise emanating from the curved subway tracks near the West 8th Street F/Q train station has been a proverbial thorn in the side of residents that live nearby — and once again members of the surrounding community are hoping something can be done about it. On Friday, Democratic New […]