John K. Wilson (R), who is running for NY State District 37 Assembly seat, wrote the following comment to readers, clarifying his position/beliefs. His response followed an earlier article that covered the United 40s political debate. When I use words like “self-reliance,…
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Cathy Nolan and John K Wilson Outline Positions at Debate
Last week when Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D) and John K. Wilson (R) faced off at the United 40s Civic Association’s debate in Woodside, many attendees anticipated a heated discussion as the two candidates vie for the District 37 Assembly seat. Instead it was a very civil affair,…
Political Debate in Woodside: Oct. 13
The United Forties Civic Association, a non-partisan neighborhood group, is holding a candidates forum at St. Teresa’s auditorium tomorrow night (Oct. 13, 7pm). Many of Queens’ political incumbents and challengers will face off. Those confirmed to attend are: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D) and her opponent Ryan Brumberg (R),…
Residents to Bar Owners: “Shut it Down”
A group of 50 concerned residents joined political leaders at a rally outside Casa Romana today and shouted: “Shut it down.” The group–led by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan and Community Board 2 Chair Joseph Conley–called for the closure of the Sunnyside bar following last Friday night’s brawl,…
Rally to Shut Down Casa Romana
Sunnyside’s leading representatives are holding a rally at Casa Romana Bar this Thursday demanding its closure. The bar, located at 39-20 Queens Blvd, was the site of a bloody brawl this past weekend, which resulted in the stabbings of two minors and 14 arrests,…
Van Bramer Secures City Funds for Local Groups
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer presented a $101,000 check yesterday to members of the Samaritan Village Woodside Senior Center. The funds will help the organization improve its senior health and fitness initiatives. The funds will also be used to fund the construction of a modern gym and exercise room.…
Sunnyside Group Unites Against EZ Pawn
Three Sunnyside elected officials received a petition today asking them to block the opening of a pawn shop at the corner of 46th Street and Queens Blvd. The petition calls on Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan and Congressman Joseph Crowley to help “close” or “move the location” of a proposed EZ Pawn Corp.…
Van Bramer to Offer $350K for Contested Queens Lot
July 06, 2010 10:00AM A plot of land unofficially dubbed the “Woodside Triangle Park” in Woodside, Queens may be safe from destruction, after a decade-long fight to save the space, according to the New York Daily News. Community advocates had lobbied to stop the plot’s landowner,…
Van Bramer Produces Results for Sunnyside/Woodside
Despite the tough economy, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has secured funds for two local parks and has restored funds for libraries and firehouses that the Bloomberg administration planned to slash. Van Bramer was able to help restore $61 million in funding for libraries.…
Lou Lodati Park to Get Dog Run and $1.4 Million Revamp
Lou Lodati Park will be undergoing a $1.4 million rehabilitation, which will include a dog run, according to councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. The park is located on Skillman Ave (bet. 42nd and 43rd). The completion of the overhaul should take about two years,…