Melissa Mark-Viverito Likely Next Council Speaker

This is great news both for progressives and for Brooklyn. I have no problem per se with Dan Garodnick - I hear he's a good guy. And my only interactions with Mark Weprin have been positive. 

But after seeing some suspiciously sourced stories about Garodnick locking it up this morning, this is very welcome news. 

Kudos to Brad Lander and the rest of the progressive caucus for a real shift in Council dynamics. What a difference a year makes.

Brooklyn Delegation Meets To Solidify Support for Melissa Mark-Viverito

Brooklyn Borough Hall. (Photo: Wikipedia) Members of the City Council's Brooklyn delegation gathered this afternoon at Brooklyn Borough Hall to solidify their support for Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Vi…