The Environment

The importance of thinking globally and acting locally has never been more apparent. New York City and each of our communities must help lead the way on climate change, and toward a more sustainable way of living. At the community level, creating new parks and greenways, supporting the cause of environmental justice, promoting better transit and alternative modes of transportation, and greening our homes and businesses are just some of the ways we can help make New York one of the most sustainable cities in the world.

Staying Green This Summer

In the summer, there's a strong temptation to crank up the air conditioner. This marks an obvious problem if you’re trying to reduce how much energy your household uses: air conditioning units (central air conditioning units or many window units turned on at the same time) are the single most energy-inefficient device in many homes. Read more »

The Environment

The Kensington/Windsor Terrace Team Battle Chef Program is Under Way

Posted on June 1, 2011

As I announced earlier this year, I am very proud to be sponsoring a new program for teens in the Kensington/Windsor Terrace area. Read more »

Shore Power is Finally Coming to the Red Hook Cruise Terminal

Posted on April 13, 2011

Several months ago, many of you joined me and other local elected officials to demand that shore power be brought to the Red Hook Cruise Terminal, so that ships can plug into an electrical grid at the port rather than keeping their diesel engines running while at the terminal, emitting dangerous fumes for hours at a time. We can all breathe a little easier today because we have just heard that the Mayor, Port Authority, EPA, EDC, NYPA, and Carnival Cruise Lines were finally able to reach a landmark agreement to bring shore power to the Red Hook Cruise Terminal. Read more »

Become a Kensington Teen Battle Chef!

Are you a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior with leadership ability and a desire to learn more about healthy cooking? Know someone who is? The Kensington Teen Battle Chef program is for you!

In partnership with GrowNYC’s Youthmarket and the non-profit organization Family Cook Productions, my office will be bringing a youth-run farm stand to Fort Hamilton Parkway between East 4th Street and East 5th Street this summer. Read more »

Kensington Youthmarket/Be a Kensington Teen Battle Chef!

Posted on April 7, 2011

The farm stand will operate every Saturday from July 9th to October 29th, with 6 students paid $10 an hour to run the stand during that time period. Before becoming Youthmarket employees, students will receive training through Family Cook Productions’ Teen Battle Chef program. Read more »

Community Discussion on the NYC “Green Infrastructure” Plan – and its relevance for the Gowanus watershed – with DEP Commissioner Caswell Holloway

Posted on March 31, 2011

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently released a "green infrastructure" plan to help clean up NYC’s waterways. On April 14th, my office will be hosting a community discussion about the Green Infrastructure Plan with DEP Commissioner Caswell Holloway. Commissioner Holloway and DEP staff will talk about the plan, what it means for the Gowanus area, and how local residents can participate (including a DEP grants program for local residents, business, and not-for-profit groups). Read more »

Join Our Annual Report Conference Call Tonight at 6:30

Posted on January 27, 2011

I want to encourage you to join me and my staff for the conference call we are hosting to review my annual report on our 2010 accomplishments this evening at 6:30.

To RSVP for the conference call click here, and we will send you all the information you need. You can RSVP right up until the last minute this evening.

-Brad Read more »

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Reporting back to you (one year in)

Posted on January 24, 2011

As a deep believer in democratic accountability, I know it is essential to report back to the community that I serve.

One year into my tenure in the City Council, I’m pleased to share an annual report on some of what we accomplished in 2010, and a little of what we’re hoping to do in the year to come.

You can view the report here – it is broken down by issue, and by the various neighborhoods in the district. Read more »

Free Workshop on Urban Wildlife

Councilmember Brad Lander, Windsor Terrace Alliance, and The Humane Society of the United States cordially invite you to a special free workshop:

How to Resolve Common Urban Wildlife Problems:
Effective and Humane Solutions for NYC Residents

Saturday, January 22, 2011 – 10am to 1pm
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 245 Prospect Park West,
in the St. Joseph's Conference Room

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