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he New York City Construc- working as deputy press secreMEEOW MEEOW... tion Authority is wasting tary for the Brooklyn Catholic Hello there, “I am no time moving forward Diocese. Jerry Kassar, Golden’s Green-Wood Cemetery our good friend, Green-Wood school auditorium. Also conPanela, a five-yearIts first marchgratulations was led bytoformer BrookCommunity Council 20, good which is was with site for the new former chief offriend, staff, elected Green-Wood Cemetery our Green-Wood school auditorium. conkicked offpreparation its Education sesquicentenCemetery honcho Richard St. Also Patrick’s old, gray and white lyn Mayor John Ward Hunter, and the 2014 headed by Laurie Windsor, will be highlight592-seat intermediate school on to head the New York State Conkicked off its sesquicentenCemetery honcho Richard Pastor, gratulations to St. Joseph Patrick’s nial commemoration of the Moylan. Monsignor tuxedo kitty. I march was led by Society President and ing its June monthly meeting agenda with a servative Party. the 25,135 square foot space area nial commemoration the Moylan. Pastor,who Monsignor Joseph start of the Civil Warof this On Memorial Day, the Nagle, just marked his have the softest Brooklyn historian Ronald Schweiger. special salute to the PTA/PAs that serve all * * * formerly occupied by the Nathan’s start Sunday of the Civil this cemetery On Memorial Day,13th the 40th Nagle, who just as marked his past with War a posse hosted its anniversary a memfur and am very Famous drive-through restaurant On Saturday, March 16, the OnitsSunday, atclergy. 12:30 p.m., sothe public schools in foot District The laudatopast Sunday with a posse cemetery 13th June 40th anniversary as athe memof mounted cavalry, sol- 20.annual freehosted concert with ber of22, the sweet, but a litand parking lot on 86th Street near 258th New York City St. Patrick’s ciety will be celebrating 134th anniversary will take bayonets, place Wednesday, of session mounted cavalry, foot on solannual free concert with ber of theits clergy. diers with muskets, the ISOJune Symphonic Band ••• tle shy. Once I Seventh Avenue. Day Parade, billed as the “World’s ry atdirector, the Bay Ridge 476 76th Street. 11, at with 7 sabers, p.m., at color P.S./I.S. 30, 7001 Fourth Avediers muskets, bayonets, the Symphonic Band ••• swords, guards, led byISO founder and The Manor, Fort Hamilton High warm up to you, A Notice of Filing has been oldest and largest parade,” will The the will be society nue. swords, sabers, color inguards, led by founder and keynoter director, The occasion Fort Hamilton High drummers and ladies Civil Bay Ridge Maestro Brian for School Alumni Association I like to read, formally published requesting proceed along Fifth Avenue from member and New York Supreme Court Ita will an opportunity for parents drummers andbeladies in eCivil Bay RidgeSeveral Maestro Brian School Alumni Association W r - also r a Worsdale. members held itsState recent pre-show watch TV, surf the comments about the proposed new 44th to 79th Street, kicking off at Justice Arthur Schack will be from schools to see interior of Several W a other r e rthe a of Worsdale. members held its recent pre-show the band are current and annual dinner atwho Chadwick’s net and most of the school and site which may be sent 11 a.m. talking about the 8822 history of the the district's newest school that ofwas the band are current and annual dinner at Chadwick’s former graduates of Fort Restaurant, Third time will even help by email to: sites@nycsca.org until Attorney Brian O’Dwyer, the Scouts, Eagle built on the former site of the Bay former of Fort Boy Restaurant, 8822 Hamiltongraduates High School. Avenue. The prominent dinner was Third hostyou with these things. April 18, 2019. son of former City Council PresiScouts, and sinceFarkouh, he Ridge United Methodist Church Hamilton High School. Avenue. TheAlice dinner waswas host-a ••• ed by Dr. * * * dent Paul O’Dwyer and nephew I can also be hapattorney forFHHS Major (aka the Green Church). ••• Connors, the edformer by Dr. Alice of Farkouh, Michael past principal Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow O u r con* g rat William O’Dwyer, is the pily by myself for League Baseball, a few * *u lat ion s to of Mayor Michael Connors, the past principal president of FHHS founding partner and and the current Panela needs a loving home. former Brooklyn City Coun2019 grand marshal. Paul was the long periods, but I hits, runs and strikes. What an absolute terriffounding and ofand the current president president of partner the Connors the Alumni Association. grand marshal in 1974 and Mayor cilmember Jumaane Williams am always availAlso the proic turnout for the street president of law the Connors of the Alumni Association. and Sullivan firm, is Farkouh is on who was recently elected as William led the parade as grand able for playGALAXY: time at a moment’s gram will be former co-naming ceremonies in JACKSON “My Cat notice. From Hell” TV proand Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County com-is Farkouh the city’s new public advocate. marshal in 1938. “My outstanding quality isSaturday thatFrom I am super melBrooklyn Borough Preshonor of the late, great JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat Hell” TV pro gram is seen on Animal Planet nights showing the new Kings County commander theannual Catholic He is the fifth person elected Brooklyn’sof44th St. Pat-War low, and a very low maintenance kitty. I am okay ident Marty Markowitz Tom Kane. The block that gram is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods mander of the Catholic Veterans. Last year, Connors to fill the citywide post. Prior rick’s Day Parade takes place on War with cats, dogs children. However, would esdiscussing his new role Kane grew up on 88th a calm behaviorist atsaved a cat’sfrom worst! His to unique methods work. Many catsand are a trip aI kill shelter. Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of dress. Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m. along PAs were Mark Green, Betsy pecially enjoy being the only cat in the house. That as vice president of borstreet near Colonial Roadfor the work. Many cats biting are saved a trip a kill shelter Hissing, spitting, catsfrom make eyetocontact with received the “Veteran dress. Year” Award from We tagged Gotbaum, Bill de along Blasio and Prospect Park West in Park Slope.of would beand my preference. ough promotion and enwas formally dedicated Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, trust and hope begin... the New Year” Award from We tagged along for Bernadette BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/ the York State the grand procession that Letitia James. Council speaker Buckley Kash of the “I am an easy cat to take, as I am meticulousgagement for NYC and Tom Kane Way and was Photos by Ted General Jackson, and trust and hope begin... the New York State the procession that Buckley division of the CWV. passed throughout thebriefly cemeCorygrand Johnson served School of Irish Dance is ly clean. I am“Even looking for a we newlive home, a life-long Co. even blessed by Reverend Tom Kane’s parents holding HEY JUDE: though together, we do division of the CWV. passed throughout the cemeThe Kings County tery and by candlelit graves of as the acting PA until Williams the grand marshal. friend. I am looking for YOU. Would you like to come The event is open Gerard Sauer, theboth pastor the new sign. HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, weold. do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years The Kings County tery by candlelit graves of Chapter is holdfallen soldiers from sidesof wasand elected. Bay Ridge’s 26th annual St. and meet me? Look into my stunning yellow eyes, to the public. Reservations St. Mel's Church, a former asnotwill have toscratch be adopted together. Wefurniture. are nine years old We not or damage your Hi, I am Chapter is gets holdsoldiers from sides Patrick’s ing itsParade annual offallen the conflict. As weboth trekked Former state Sen. Marty underway and I’llacapture youror loving heart. This couldIHi, be the are only $46 which includes sociate pastor at Bay Ridge's St. We will not scratch damage your furniture. I am Raven, sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. love to ing its annual ofGolden the conflict. As we trekked dinner dance on through the pathways, there has accepted a position at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. start of aa sweet, new and friendship. I my am purrfect for you. Ito a full sit-down dinner. Contact Patrick's Church and a personal Raven, little girl who is half Siamese. I love be affectionate, play with toys; you would think dinner dance on through the pathways, there Thursday evewere uniformed re-enactors with Brooklyn Catholic Char- Sister Febronia Lowenstein am spayed with my vaccinations and micro chipped.” Sherman Silverman at 718-748friend. affectionate, mythe toys; you would think Ibe was a kitten. I and will play give with you all love and attention Thursday uniformed re-enactors June 2,eveat --were soldiers standing guard, isning, ities focusing on development the 2019 grand marshal. The Please contact cats@zanisfurryfriends.org. 3165 or send him a check payable to the A host of dignitaries were on hand to join I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we ning, June 2, at -soldiers standing guard, and fundraising. John Quaglirouteat is the along Third 7:30 p.m., musicians and singers per- parade Society of Old Brooklynites, 340 Marine AveKane's family, friends and associates on this you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Irish-American Parade Committee Photo courtesy of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe 7:30 p.m., at the musicians and singers perone, hisCivil former press secretary Avenue fromTerrace, Marine Avenue to Polonaise forming War songs. *** to keep nue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. auspicious occasion. City Councilmember are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able us. I hope to join 67th Street. and deputy chief of staff, is now Bernadette Buckley Kash. Brian O’Dwyer. Polonaise Terrace, forming Civil War songs. 150 Greenpoint The event drew thousands
Zani’s Furry Friends a 501(c)3 non-profi *** Vinnie Gentile -- who ensured full Counallergies and is no longer able tobekeep us. I hope ttoorjoin your loving family. You willis not disappointed…Hello 150 Greenpoint The event drew thousands Avenue. of relatives, Civil War buffs, the ganization committed to rescuing companion ani-I Former Science Assistant Principal and a cil approved the co-naming, wrote in the proyour loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. Avenue. of relatives,historians Civil War buffs, This year, the group amateur and mals York where, unfortuBay Ridge Community Council Presigram, "A lifelong Ridge Tom's there, I amNew Figaro a City tuxedo cat,toys, cuddly, loving love tofrom snuggle up, play withshelters my act silly andboy. amI Thisbeyear, the past group amateur historians and resident, will honoring its genealogists, local Bay residents nately, they are at signifi cant risk for euthanasia dent, Tom Greene was back at Denyse Wharf tremendous contributions and achievements love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, be honoring its genealogists, residents willNational Commander and hundreds local of out-ofdue to overcrowding. Beyond directly helping the and the adjoining small beach under the left an indelible mark on the community he great with animals and people. Please call our mommy Stephanie 732-864-5990.” National and hundreds of out-ofFredCommander Schwally, towners. According animals save, their rescue creates space at shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for loved so much." Stephaniethey 732-864-5990.” Fred Schwally, towners. According New York State to cemetery histhe shelter—thus giving cat old, or his group's 25th Bi-Annual Wharf and Beach Close friend Frankie Marra sang and JASPER, DARWIN, AND another VESTA –shelter three year New York State to cemetery Commander torian, authorhisdog an opportunity to await a chance for adoption Cleanup. This year, he was joined by 75 high played "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan. Kane JASPER, DARWIN, – three year old spayed, neutered with AND shots,VESTA affectionate cats need Commander torian, author J o h n the Principal of and attorney or rescue and thereby potentially saving yetThese anschool grade school volunteers. big, spayed, withaction shots,against affectionate cats need new homeneutered due to legal a tenant. JKeyes o and hand n the and the of Jwas e fafattorney r e ybig Dylan fan! A.Principal Fantis parochial school other life. loving Greene continues to Fantis press efforts to school estab* *civil * cases non-responsive State are Senate. Those days legislators represent and against their on accommodations, was newsigned home due tocats, legalwhich action against aare tenant. wonderful, loved, white These with Keyes and J e f fnraedemocracy, y theSchermerhorn A. parochial the past Richman, Street in The group’s mission is to help you fi nd the perfect the people who elect them. It’s the peoattackers in their adulthood. by the governor. are behind us. lish a Marine Environmental Science Lab at Among the marching groups in the recent wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good the past Richman, on Schermerhorn Street in National Downtown Brooklyn. 4,600 Civil furry companion for your family and to help every The governor also signed ple who have the “supreme power” to Legislation was also I will also be working hard this year the site. He is also currently a professor at 147th annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Pasome black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as National 4,600 Civil Downtown Brooklyn. Chaplain, War vetAmong the attendees were animal they rescue find the forever home it deserves. passed by the Senate and to enact legislation to make New York a choose legislators to represent them and a measure that will prohibit Kingsborough College. rade was the Society of Old Brookynites. The home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big War vetattendees were FChaplain, a t h e r twoAmong erans are past the FHHS Assistant The group’s foster home network allows itTroyens44@ to become sanctuary state for immigrants fearful enact legislation that’s in everyone’s best a mental health professionAssembly that strengthens Maria Makrinos, the new president of the civic organization has been marching in evkittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back. Contact F a t h e r Principals erans are two pastDavid FHHS Assistant Anthony buried in Whitebook fully familiar withvery each of back. the available cats and raids and to provide driver’s interest. al from in sexual gun laws for theyahoo.com. safety all of federal Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Associaery Brooklyn itsengaging couchof potato and laid Contact Troyens44@ Anthony buried in Memorial Day Parade since Principals David Whitebook Dell’Anno. Green-Wood, and Tom Greene. Both are dogs and helps ensure the best possible match with licenses for undocumented immigrants New Yorkers often question if a democra- orientation tion, change efforts by bringing free doughnuts residents, as wellyahoo.com. as various stopped, for founding 1880. Dell’Anno. Green-Wood, and Tom Greene. are Tickets are former making it inthe presidents of Both the Bay adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends is a memcy really works or whether their individual upon a patient under volunteers. 18 years bills that will help conserve unable to obtain them. all “Hi, I’m Tali,currently a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search are Ridge making it Civil the formerCommunity presidents of the Bay $75Tickets perthe person. largest Council, ber of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope and protect the environment votes really count. That democracy does of age. Those of us in the progressive commu* * * “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years cat oldPartner but still $75••• per person. and largest Ridge Community Council, War burial Civil site in Whitebook serves as a and preserve the beauty of work and that individual votes do count is The Jose Peralta New York County Republican Party is nity to never gave up, hopeful for the day we with the Animal Care & Control of New York City. The Kings of a new home call my own. I’m 11 years old but stil have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. ••• Warnorth, burialeven site surpassing in and Whitebook serves as a Congressmember Michael the t r u s t e e and scholarnow evident in the work we’ve been doing State Dream Act passed in BY Lincoln would be able to protect our children and ASSEMBLYMEMBER our state.and There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Every Sunday at holding its 2014 Day Reception a lotyour of spunk left. up, I’mI strictly anI only indoor cat Ihave won’tquite scratch furniture promise. have Congressmember the north, Pennsylvania. even surpassing Grimm trustee and scholarwill be and, theMichael guest Gettysburg, s h reform ip if on signed in Albany since early January, passing pro- both houses FELIX ORTIZ Votingto in New York environment, support ourbetween residents and Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, East 86th Dinner Sunday, June 22, from noon 3 I won’t scratch yourbeen furniture I promise. have back claws. I have livingup, with my momI only all these Grimm will be the guest Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. s h i p speaker at the next meeting Also as part of the comwill all StateAmong has been anand important gressive legislation that was bottled up in by the governor, give hope to those that had none. East 87th Streets in Manhattan from 12:30p.m.,Club, atgive Gargiulo’s in Coney Island. back claws. I there have been living withbaby my is mom all these years, but now is a toddler. The sweet, but I at theMen’s next meeting Also as partthere of the were com- ofspeaker St. Patrick’s on memoration York an opportunity to issue for many over the years; a numberHope the formerly conservative state Senate for children in New Now, moreyou thansoon. ever, given the climate 5:30pm. to see the honored guests will be Westchester Counyears, there is afingers toddler. Thegrab babymy is sweet, but I am not but usednow to pinching that tail. I need of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on memoration there were Tuesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., encampments of Union and too many years. attend college by providing scholarships of voting were signed by the gover- in Washington that is trying to pit people Executive the reforms state GOP’s not where used toI pinching fingers that grab my tail. need aam space can be the queen. Can you find a Iplace Tuesday, June 7,ty at 7:30 p.m., Rob Astorino, encampments of Union and in club room adjacent Confederate re-enactors who Recent leadership changes have led tothe a and financial aid. nor and there are others that were passed and parties against each other, we need ***queen. candidate for governor. a space where I can be the Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” in the club room adjacent Confederate re-enactors who St. Patrick’s school gympitched tents near the main faster-paced, more proactive agenda,towith The fundamental right of women to by the Senate and Assembly. to continue our ever-upward momentum. HEY JUDE...WOOF WOOF: “I am heartbroken to He has been tapped as the county’s “Man for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 to St. Patrick’s school gympitched tents near the main nasium at 97th Street and gate, on both Sunday and have control over their own health has many of our bills now signed into law by Many of the bills that havegive passed this The people we represent are what make up my two half-Pointer-mix, 10-month-old pups. of the Year.” Other honorees include former Kim 718-344-9697 nasiumbeen at 97th Street gate, on both Sundaystepand Fourth Avenue. Memorial Day. While restored with and the Reproductive year are vital to the core beliefs state great andplay we owe it to them to around. the governor. New Yorkandour Sabrina Tyson love to ball and run GOP Assembly Candidate Tom McCarthy PURRFECT MEWS: All oftheir Jenny’s rescued kitties FourthHealth Avenue. Memorial Day. step••• ping along in and theWhile nighttime Act that was signed into law by stands for: a state that supports, One major significant bill protects protects continue to represent interests over Both pupsadopted love people, are lap dogs, love to sit with as “Counselor of the Year,” past City CounPURRFECT MEWS: All of Jenny’s rescued kitties have been into loving homes. ••• from ping in the nighttime More the news procession, we came acrossThe Child governor and equalSt. protections for and innovates for its residentsyou. andalong supports our children. and the rest walls or corporations. Sabrina gives kisses but homes. sometimes gives a litcil candidate and President of the Brooklyn have been adopted into loving More news from St. procession, wealready came across Patrick’s. On Sunday, June 5,when GENDA, of the country. Susan Pulaski, a signed former Victims Act, into law by all New Yorkers were given tle love bite before kisses. She hates the vacuum Youngconcert Republicans Russell Gallo as “Young Patrick’s. On Sunday, June Susan Pulaski, achildren former a which 2 p.m. special president of the Bay Ridgewhoafter the governor, allows were adds gender identity5, as a protected For many years these bills Assemblymember Ortizloves represents and would barks at it. Tyson loves Felix people, to play and Republican Year,” plus the following after aclass 2 p.m. special concert president ofsexual the abuse BayatoRidge in St. Patrick’s Church, thereof the Historical Society and comc h Assembly a i rlabut stall in a victims of bring criminal in housing, employment and public pass through the Sunset Park and Red Hook. watch his sister play ball. He loves to play tug of dies, as “Women of the Year” Phyllis Carbo, in St. Church, there person of the Kassenbrock Historical Society and a com- will ch a i rbe Patrick’s an unveiling and dedimittee chair at Community war. They are lap pups. He also makes noises like Francenia Joan Braunstein and Mary Members of Obviously, the Society of Old Brooklynites march will beof an unveiling mitteeTen. chair at Community person of the Kassenbrock cation a portrait ofand the dedilateHall,Brothers Board pleased Memorial Chewbacca from ‘Star Wars.’ It is very cute. I am in John. in the recent Brooklyn Memorial Parade of with cation a portrait of the late Scholarship Board Ten.big Obviously, pleased Brothers Fund.Memorial with the turnout, wasDayMaestro Aldo Bruschi in the Also in Lynbrook, New York.” – Jackie, 516-6980-5669. Tickets are $200 a pop and available at Society President Brooklyn Historian Ron Aldo Bruschi in the Scholarship Fund. Also in with the big and turnout, was Maestro
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