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Original airdate July 27, 2009. With the primaries less than two months away, many local candidates are out in force trying to win votes. This holds most true in Brooklyn's 33rd Council District where incumbent David Yassky has chosen to give up his seat to make a run for New York City Comptroller. 'Brooklyn Review' talks to the democrats vying to take his place in a district comprised of diverse neighborhoods and issues. Primary elections for this seat take place on Tuesday, September 15th.

Original air date June 22, 2009. Reporter Fred Brown attends the Gay Pride celebration in Brooklyn. Participants took to the streets in floats and parade attire to show their support for the GLBT community.

Original air date June 22, 2009.From Classon Avenue to Rockwell Place on Fulton, you'll find a variety of opinions when it comes to the Fulton BID. Small business owners, some already struggling with the recent economic downturn, weigh in on how they think the proposed Fulton Business Improvement District (and new taxes) will affect their final line.

Original airdate May 22, 2009. Coney Island is known as Brooklyn's 'Playground by the Sea'. The famous boardwalk gets most of the attention, but new plans to create a multi-million dollar performance space in Coney Island's Asser Levy Seaside Park is drawing focus. However, not everyone is excited about these plans. Watch this segment to learn more.

From BR Eps.196Original Cablecast Date: 5/11/2009

Brooklyn Optimist Morgan Pehme interviews Milton Puryear of the Brooklyn Greenway Intiative.