Speak Out About Water Rate Hikes

The New York State Department of Environmental Protection is holding public forums next month on a proposed 12.9 percent water rate hike. According to New York 1, the proposal would increase the average water bill by $8 a month. If you want to speak out about the proposal, here's info about the Brooklyn forum:

Thursday, May 13

Doors open at 6 p.m., public hearing at 7 p.m.

Public School 105

211 72nd St., Brooklyn

Mark your Calendars! CoWNA General Meeting

The next CoWNA General meeting will be Thursday, November 6 at 7:00. The meeting will be at Jalopy theater and School of Music, as usual. Jalopy is located at 315 Columbia St. between Hamilton ave. and Woodhull st.

The meeting agenda will include:

-Committee updates.
-Membership vote to ratify CoWNA zoning goals document.
-Special guest Tom Fox from New York Water Taxi will be on hand to discuss his vision for the waterfront.

Please attend and tell your neighbors. Let's all make a difference in our neighborhood!