Power & Politics: Long awaited vote on future of Brooklyn Marine Terminal; ballot questions breakdown

State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farias join the show.

News 12 Staff

Sep 21, 2025, 5:32 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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The redevelopment of a Brooklyn port is finally being decided this week after a vote on its future was postponed multiple times. The changes coming to the Brooklyn Marine Terminal have been the focus of hot debate for months amongst lawmakers and community members.
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force vice chair, joined the show to discuss what made this version of the proposal.
And don’t forget to flip the ballot in November to weigh in on proposals and questions. City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farias discusses why some leaders are pushing back on some of the proposals.