CONEY ISLAND — It wasn’t a rock star, celebrity or famous sports figure that had entered the building — although with dozens of passersby clamoring to shake his hand, grab a photo and exchange a few words, one might think differently.
More than 300 guests — including elected officials, constituents, family and friends — came out to show their support and adulation for Councilmember Justin Brannan as he was sworn into office for yet another term Sunday afternoon.
Brannan’s inaugural celebration took place at Gargiulo’s — a Coney Island institution — which was fitting since he now represents District 47, which was reconfigured during redistricting and includes Bath Beach and Coney Island as well as his familiar Bay Ridge.
“Being elected for the first time is special, but being re-elected to represent a brand-new district just hits different,” Brannan said. “Bay Ridge and Coney Island have been connected for over 40 years in the State Legislature, so I’m excited to strengthen that southern Brooklyn bond in the City Council.”
There was also no shortage of political powerhouses and noteworthy guests at the gala.
Among them were Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer; Attorney General Letitia James; New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli; Borough President Antonio Reynoso; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries; District Attorney Eric Gonzalez; State Senators Iwen Chu and Andrew Gounardes; Public Advocate Jumaane Williams; Frank Seddio, former Democratic Party chairman and former Kings County Surrogate’s Court judge; Councilmembers Lincoln Restler (D-33) and Kalman Yeger (D-44); former Councilmembers Vincent Gentile and Domenic Recchia; and former Assemblymember Peter Abbate.
Schumer referred to Brannan as “a great leader”…
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