The Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA), formed in 1872, held its annual Foundation Dinner on Monday, December 8 at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge Hotel.
Among those in attendance at the black-tie event were attorneys, judges and local dignitaries for the celebratory evening.
Associate Judge for New York State Court of Appeals the Honorable Jenny Rivera, Presiding Justice of Appellate Division, Second Department the Honorable Randall T. Eng, the Honorable George J. Silver of the New York County Supreme Court Civil Term and BBA past president Andrea E. Bonina were the four award recipients honored this year, receiving medals during the event.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
