Marie is a resident of Laurelton and graduate of the City College of New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She believes that citizens can and must give back to their community in their own way. Marie and her husband Robinson are proud parents of three and have been foster parents to many children who have needed a home. Their son, Alex, is currently serving in the Marine Corps.
Dear Neighbors, With your support, I was put on the ballot where I now remain. The allegations of my opponent (Jacques Leandre “the lawyer”) were unfounded. His attorney alleged that it was impossible for one person to collect close to 1,000 signatures on her own within an eleven day period. His camp is obviously not …
read moreDecember 21, 2012/ News / Business / Kew Gardens Hills Some Parkway Village residents are annoyed with Cheap Shots bar on Union Turnpike, contending the bar’s patrons are noisy and violent. By Karen Frantz TimesLedger Newspapers Some Parkway Village residents are outraged a bar on Union Turnpike that they say has been causing problems near …
read moreSix weeks after Hurricane Sandy, there are still 10,000 without electricity. Only 174 homes out of the 38,000 have been repaired. 8,500 are waiting to be repaired in the rapid repair program. Rapid is supposed to mean acting with great speed. If you have not been to the Rockaways, take a drive and see for …
read moreVoter suppression has been a much debated issue in the media in the months leading to the Presidential elections in states like Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Legislation slashing early voting hours made the lines longer and many voters waited for hours before they could cast their votes. In New York, it was not the legislation; …
read moreHow do we rebuild our beloved city? Do we replace existing structures that have proven not to withstand the damages of Hurricane Sandy? In certain areas, is it worth it to rebuild at all? These are issues that the City of New York, the State of New York and the Federal Government need to address. …
read moreUnder this new program, City inspectors and contractors will repair damaged homes. Homes with green placards issued by the Department of Buildings qualify. Residents will get the work done faster and will not have to pay upfront for the repair. Beginning Tuesday, November 13th, homeowners will be able sign up for NYC Rapid Repair by …
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