My Assemblyman

Assemblyman Alan Maisel

59th Assembly District

Mr. Maisel has been involved in civic, community and political activities for 37 years. Mr. Maisel has received awards and honors from many of the District’s civic and community organizations.He served as Administrative Assistant to Congressman Charles Schumer and most recently he was Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Frank R. Seddio, his predecessor. Mr. Maisel also served as Assistant Director of the New York State Legislative Advisory Task Force on Reapportionment from 1979-1982.

The New York State Senator for my Zip Code (11236)

Kevin S. Parker

Senator Parker is committed to breaking down barriers and building bridges. In so

doing, he is committed to working with people of varied ethnic and religious

backgrounds to realize his ultimate aim to ensure adequate representation for all New

Yorkers.

NYC Council Members

Charles Barron
District 42 - Council Member - Democrat

Background Information

Council Member Charles Barron has been a community activist for 25 years. He has extensive experience on the local and national levels. In 1969, in need of a vehicle to express his desire for justice, Barron joined the Harlem branch of the Black Panther Party.

In 2001, Barron was elected to the New York City Council. He serves as Chair of the Higher Education Committee and is a member of the committees on Land Use, Consumer Affairs, Women s Issues, Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses. In this role, he has sponsored and cosponsored significant pieces of legislation that have impacted the quality of life of all New Yorkers. In the winter and spring of 2003, Barron delivered $280,000 to senior citizen programs in his district. He also played an integral role in getting the Meals on Wheels program restored to the city budget for seniors in his district.As chair of the Higher Education Committee, Barron spearheaded the restoration of over $10 million for students at City University of New York colleges.

General Information

Entered City Council: 01/01/2002

Current Term Expires: 12/31/2009

Represents: Parts of East New York, Brownsville, East Flatbush, Canarsie
Committees: Higher Education (Chair); Consumer Affairs; Immigration; Land Use; Landmarks, Public Siting & Maritime Uses; Women's Issues

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My Diversified Community

Canarsie is located at the south-eastern shoreline of Brooklyn, not far from beautiful Jamaica Bay and the famous Sheepshead Bay. It's roughly 15 miles from Manhattan.

It is quiet, mostly residential and, because of its proximity to Manhattan, has been referred to as the small town in the big city.

For decades a Jewish and Italian neighborhood, the area now boasts a wide-ranging population of those of African-American and Caribbean ancestry, leading to an even more diversified community.

Canarsie's main shopping streets are Rockaway Parkway, Flatlands Avenue, and Avenue L.

Because of the large number of commuters who take the subway train to Manhattan every day, the area around the "L" train station on Rockaway Parkway is the busiest area in Canarsie.