Brooklyn Ohio Today

Brooklyn Ohio Today

Brooklyn Ohio Today is a podcast all about Brooklyn. In these discussions Mayor Ron Van Kirk will provide updates on city projects and programs, foster fascinating conversations with Brooklyn residents, engage in productive dialogue with Brooklyn safety forces, and introduce Brooklyn business owners and their stories.

Episodes

December 1, 2025 12 mins

Christmas is here, Brooklyn!  A conversation with Wally and Dan Parker discussing the wonderful tradition of Santa visiting all of our homes in Brooklyn.  Wally has served with Santa since 1967!

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Happy Thanksgiving!  Just in time for the holiday season, a conversation with Suzy Marquis and Laura Paul discussing the great work that the Brooklyn Cares program does for our city.

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November 17, 2025 17 mins

City updates and a conversation with Army Veteran and former Brooklyn Police Detective Chris Frey.  In honor of Veteran's Day, we discuss Chris's time serving in Kuwait, Iraq, and Bosnia.

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November 10, 2025 26 mins

Happy Veteran's Day!  City updates and part two of our conversation with Senator Tom Patton.  In this podcast we continue our discussion on the affects of property taxes, hemp legislation, and the capital budget.

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November 3, 2025 22 mins

City updates and part one of a conversation with Brooklyn's State Senator Tom Patton.

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October 27, 2025 14 mins

City updates and the conclusion of our conversation with Tom Raguz, City Finance Director.  In this podcast we discuss property taxes in Brooklyn and how these funds are used for residents.  We also discuss the various changes to property taxes that may be coming.

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October 20, 2025 23 mins

City updates and a discussion with Tom Raguz, the city finance director.  This conversation details where city revenue comes from, how the city is doing financially, and financial challenges that the city faces.

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October 14, 2025 17 mins

City updates and part two of a conversation with Jeff Snyder of Rumple Recycling.  The discussion details how our recycling in Brooklyn is reused to make new products right here in Ohio.

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October 6, 2025 21 mins

City updates and part one of an educational and fascinating conversation with Jeff Snyder of Rumpke Recycling.  Learn about the latest technologies in the field and how recycling makes a difference every day.

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September 29, 2025 6 mins

Thorough update of the numerous projects taking place around Brooklyn.

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September 22, 2025 14 mins

City updates and a conversation discussing Brooklyn's upcoming Home Days with Karam Hasrouni, Kelli Krall, and Kelly Supek.

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September 15, 2025 25 mins

Welcome back!  A conversation with Cuyahoga County Planning officials regarding Brooklyn's Master Plan Update and the city-wide survey.

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July 9, 2025 13 mins

City updates and a conversation with Medical Mutual of Ohio's Community Affairs Director, Christine Taylor.

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July 2, 2025 22 mins

City updates and a conversation with Brooklyn resident and business owner, Dana Acy.

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June 25, 2025 25 mins

City updates and a conversation with long-time Clerk of Council Mary-Jo Banish who is retiring at the end of June.

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June 18, 2025 17 mins

City updates and a conversation with Mary Schreiber, the manager of the newly opened Brooklyn branch of the Cuyahoga County Library.

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June 11, 2025 19 mins

City updates and a conversation with Brooklyn business owner David Chilcote of Oliver Packaging.

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June 4, 2025 16 mins

City updates and a conversation with Councilman Matt Mosley discussing his newly formed YES Commission.

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May 28, 2025 21 mins

City Updates and a conversation with Tony Ramos of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Commission (NOPEC) regarding upcoming electric rate increases.

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May 21, 2025 28 mins

Remembering our fallen heroes in a conversation with Brooklyn Fire Captain and Army Sgt. Major Dennis Williams.  Brooklyn remembers and says "thank you."

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