The Brooklyn-based opera company, who performed earlier this fall at McCaddin Hall to rave reviews, is looking for a venue in Williamsburg to perform a new production this summer. OperaOggiNY will need a piano to be available at the space. If you have a space or suggestions, please contact Thomas Lawrence Toscano at thomas@operaogginy.com.
Corcoran Group: Listings of the Week
This Saturday the Corcoran Group will host an Open House at many of its available properties, and will be providing incentives ta boot. Whether looking to rent or own, checking out one of the many open houses, or setting up an appointment with the Corcoran Group can make your life a lot easier.
550 Grand St at Union Ave & Lorimer St
With a different style for every taste, this 6 unit condo building has thrown the cookie cutter away & has developed unique individual units. Soundly situated in the lively, energetic heart of Williamsburg in arms reach of local flavorful eateries, shops, cafes, & the Lorimer Street L train. For more info on 550 Grand St Apt 2S, click here.
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Mayor and Local Politicians Win the Right to Run Again
The U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday ruled that a bill overturning term limits, passed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in November, is legal. The bill will enable the Mayor, as well as the Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents and members of the City Council, to serve three consecutive terms in office.
The New York Community Council, an activist organization based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, sued Michael R. Bloomberg, in his official capacity as Mayor of the City of New York, Christine Quinn, in her official capacity as speaker of the New York City Council, and the New York City Council, City of New York, for overturning of Term Limits. At issue in this litigation was an amendment to the Charter of the City of New York, entitled Local Law 51, which was passed by the City Council and signed into law by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on November 3, 2008. It provides that Members of the City Council, the Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller and Borough Presidents are eligible to serve a maximum of three consecutive terms in office. It amends sections 1337 and 1338 of the City Charter, which previously provided for a maximum of two consecutive terms for these officials and which were enacted by a city-wide referendum in1993.
The decision was announced yesterday by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Phil DePaolo, founder and President of the New York Community Council, noted “I do not agree with the decision, but I am very proud of the effort we put up. I would like to thank Randy Mastro and the firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for all the pro bono work they provided us. I would also like to thank Attorney Norman Siegel for all of his work as co-counsel representing us. Now the only ones who can let the people decide the future of term limits are in Albany!”
Extra Oomph! Interview with Artist Linda Zacks
By Jeanne Fury
Our latest cover artist is Linda Zacks, a Williamsburg resident for many years. An illustrious career to her credit, she rode the web boom, first at a Soho start-up and then as the Design Director for VH1’s website. Since going solo in 2004, she’s been hunkered down in her laboratory in Brooklyn, called “Extra Oomph,” concocting pieces that throb with creative energy.
Zacks was chosen as a “fresh” artist in the 2007 Communication Arts Advertising Annual. Her work has been featured internationally in art and design magazines such as HOW, Step Inside Design, Hong Kong’s IdN, and CMYK. Her recent exhibited works include a mural project in the Paris subway; a “crazy A” for an Adobe campaign; and colorful characters for Nickelodeon’s teen network The N.