Justin Brannan
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Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require ‘Stop’ or Red Light at All Intersections
All signs say this is a no-brainer.
September 25, 2025
Activists Renew Push For Redesign of Fourth Ave. in Bay Ridge
But where is Council Member Justin Brannan when cyclists and pedestrians need him? He's been AWOL on this issue.
February 26, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Election Recap Edition
Yesterday's election didn't bring many surprises — except that Marjorie Velázquez lost in The Bronx. Plus other news.
November 8, 2023
In Their Own Words: Ari Kagan vs. Justin Brannan for Council in Bay Ridge/Coney Island
Two incumbent Council members are on a collision course to represent a newly drawn district that includes pieces of their existing districts. Hear what they said about livable streets issues.
October 10, 2023
Council Speaker Candidates Debate (and Pander on) Livable Streets Issues
Would-be leaders Francisco Moya and Justin Brannan were far more conciliatory towards car drivers than other potential speakers.
November 19, 2021
STREETS WEEK! New Truck Management Report is Heavy on Historic Details; Light on Future Plans
That said, it's "a step in this direction," said Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association.
May 14, 2021
Bay Ridge Pol: NYPD Must Crack Down on Rogue Car Dealerships After Pedestrian Was Run Down on the Sidewalk
"Some of these dealerships just don't care and now a woman is dead because a car was driving on the sidewalk," Brannan said.
April 16, 2021
Another Borough Heard From: Southern Brooklyn Wants Citi Bike!
There's no indication that constituents of Council Members Justin Brannan and Mark Treyger will ever get Citi Bike.
September 23, 2020
Council Member: Cops Shouldn’t Let Drag Racers Off With a Warning
Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan is calling out New York’s Finest for letting four kids off the hook for drag racing in the residential neighborhood — only paying a visit to the kids' parents to deliver a "don't do it again" speech.
June 13, 2019
TURN SIGNAL: Anti-Cyclist Bay Ridge is Now Increasingly Anti-Car
First, the neighborhood threw out street safety pariah Marty Golden. Now, it is coming together to hold drivers accountable.
March 29, 2019