Brooklyn Today September 29: Brooklyn Diocese Allegedly Covers Up Priest Sex Abuse
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THE LEDE: TGIF, Brooklyn! We bring you to the borough’s hottest party, the Islanders submit a bid to move to Belmont, and the Diocese of Brooklyn allegedly covered up decades of sexual abuse. Plus, we interview the new president of St. Francis College, Industry City could be the best place for Amazon’s new HQ, and three former presidents hit the links. And finally, we look back at the legacy of Hugh Hefner. Have a great weekend.
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IMPRINT: The Trump-NFL war is depicted on the latest cover of Time.
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IMPRINT: The Trump-NFL war is depicted on the latest cover of Time.
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The Rundown
The Rundown
~THOUSANDS FLOCK TO NORTH BROOKLYN RAVE: Everyone has his or her own definition of paradise. For some, the term may evoke images of white-sanded beaches on a remote island. For others, verdant meadows in the countryside may come to mind. But for the thousands of young adults who thronged to The Brooklyn Mirage on Saturday, the word took on a whole different meaning. Ravers descended on East Williamsburg for “Paradise,” the highly anticipated party from renowned Welsh DJ and producer Jamie Jones. Making its New York City debut, the Ibiza-born bash brought everything revelers have come to expect from the famous party series, namely an excellent lineup of DJs, extravagant decorations and debauchery that extends well into the next day. “We’ve had a chance to recover and want to say: What. A. Party. A huge thank you to all who made this sold-out event so special and such fun,” read a post from the venue’s Facebook page. “The vibe and energy was off the charts.” (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
~THE BID IS IN FOR ISLANDERS’ BELMONT ARENA: Start spreading the news. They’re leaving … sometime soon. The New York Islanders’ tenure in our fair borough saw the beginning of its end Thursday morning when theDowntown Brooklyn-based NHL franchise officially entered its Bid for Proposal for a new arena site in Belmont, N.Y. Dubbed a “comprehensive proposal to create a world-class sports and entertainment destination at Belmont Park,” in a team-issued statement Thursday, the Belmont bid has been in the works for months as the Islanders are expected to opt out of their 25-year lease agreement at Barclays Center this coming January. The group that submitted the bid is called New York Arena Partners, LLC, and features a collaborative effort from Islander co-owners Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin, Sterling Project Development, an organization spearheaded by New York Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon, and Oak View Group, which is backed by Madison Square Garden. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
~BROOKLYN DIOCESE ALLEGEDLY COVERS UP PRIEST SEX ABUSE: The Diocese of Brooklyn allegedly helped cover up decades of sexual abuse of the former Queens-based priest, Father Adam Prochaski. Fifteen women said they were abused by Prochaski, who was assigned to the Holy Cross parish from 1969 to 1994. Some of the women were as young as 5 when they were allegedly abused. When the Diocese of Brooklyn was notified, they allegedly took no action until he was put on “sick leave,” from 1995 to 2002. The 15 women now hope for a settlement by the Diocese, while no criminal charges were ever pressed on Prochaski. “I believe the Diocese has been in touch with him,” attorney Mitchell Garabedian said. “He may still be collecting a pension for all we know.” (via Gothamist)
~THE BID IS IN FOR ISLANDERS’ BELMONT ARENA: Start spreading the news. They’re leaving … sometime soon. The New York Islanders’ tenure in our fair borough saw the beginning of its end Thursday morning when theDowntown Brooklyn-based NHL franchise officially entered its Bid for Proposal for a new arena site in Belmont, N.Y. Dubbed a “comprehensive proposal to create a world-class sports and entertainment destination at Belmont Park,” in a team-issued statement Thursday, the Belmont bid has been in the works for months as the Islanders are expected to opt out of their 25-year lease agreement at Barclays Center this coming January. The group that submitted the bid is called New York Arena Partners, LLC, and features a collaborative effort from Islander co-owners Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin, Sterling Project Development, an organization spearheaded by New York Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon, and Oak View Group, which is backed by Madison Square Garden. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
~BROOKLYN DIOCESE ALLEGEDLY COVERS UP PRIEST SEX ABUSE: The Diocese of Brooklyn allegedly helped cover up decades of sexual abuse of the former Queens-based priest, Father Adam Prochaski. Fifteen women said they were abused by Prochaski, who was assigned to the Holy Cross parish from 1969 to 1994. Some of the women were as young as 5 when they were allegedly abused. When the Diocese of Brooklyn was notified, they allegedly took no action until he was put on “sick leave,” from 1995 to 2002. The 15 women now hope for a settlement by the Diocese, while no criminal charges were ever pressed on Prochaski. “I believe the Diocese has been in touch with him,” attorney Mitchell Garabedian said. “He may still be collecting a pension for all we know.” (via Gothamist)
~SUNSET PARK COULD BE PRIME SPOT FOR AMAZON HQ: With cities across North America competing in the Olympic-like contest to woo Amazon into building its second headquarters in their limits, Brooklyn might be among New York’s best options. Sunset Park’s Industry City area could be the most viable option, with waterfront access and a large-scale site already filled with a diversity of businesses. The owners of the site, Jamestown Properties and Belvedere Capital, have said they already applied for rezoning to allow the expansion. With developers, local politicians and real estate agents all in on plan “Brooklyn Prime,” the powers that be will do whatever they can to get the reward of the headquarters, a $5 billion investment and up to 50,000 new jobs for the borough. (via The Bridge)
~A TALK WITH ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE’S NEW PRESIDENT: In August, St. Francis College announced that Miguel Martinez-Saenz would become the 19th president of the 160-year old college. He follows interim PresidentTimothy J. Houlihan who filled the position after the death of Brendan J. Dugan last December. With a master’s degree and Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of South Florida, Martinez-Saenz began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He moved from Wittenberg to accept the position of Dean and Associate Provost for Student Success at St. Cloud State University. The Atlanta, Georgia born and Miami raised Cuban-American Martinez-Saenz took the time to talkwith us about a variety of subjects, including his role at St. Francis College and his vision for the future. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
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Bulletin Board
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***The New York Building Congress hosts its 2017 Industry Recognition Gala on Thursday, November 16, at the Grand Hyatt New York,109 East 42nd Street. Reception starts at 6:00 PM followed by dinner and program at 7:00 PM. Individual tickets start at $975. Tables of 10 are available starting at $9,500. For more information on reservations and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeanine Badalamenti at 212-481-9099 or email [email protected]. To register online, visitwww.buildingcongress.com.***
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Staff Picks:
Staff Picks:
LONG READ: “When ‘Not Guilty’ Is a Life Sentence” (via NYT Magazine)
ANOTHER LONG READ: Here’s how the bankruptcy system is failing black americans. (ProPublica)
INTERVIEW: A talk with the iconic founder of Playboy, Hugh Hefner. Hefner died Wednesday at the age of 91. (via Esquire)
TRAVEL: “36 Hours in Sonoma County, California” (via NYT)
ANOTHER LONG READ: Here’s how the bankruptcy system is failing black americans. (ProPublica)
INTERVIEW: A talk with the iconic founder of Playboy, Hugh Hefner. Hefner died Wednesday at the age of 91. (via Esquire)
TRAVEL: “36 Hours in Sonoma County, California” (via NYT)
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NATIONAL BULLETIN: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clintonplay golf together…After the death of Hugh Hefner, here’s what’s going to happen to the Playboy mansion…And a Louisiana school threatens to kick players off its teams if they don’t stand for the national anthem. (via USA Today and WaPo)
FOREIGN FLASH: Mumbai, India is a K9 sanctuary with some of the most pro-dog laws on earth…After Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands remain battered and beaten…And there’s a baby white rhino in a Singapore Zoo. (via NYT, WaPo and USA Today)
FOREIGN FLASH: Mumbai, India is a K9 sanctuary with some of the most pro-dog laws on earth…After Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands remain battered and beaten…And there’s a baby white rhino in a Singapore Zoo. (via NYT, WaPo and USA Today)
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ROYAL WATCH: The ex-husband of Prince Harry’s girlfriend is making aTV show about divorce and the Royal Family. (via Independent)
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BROOKLYN TONIGHT
BROOKLYN TONIGHT
12:00PM – 6:00PM — Beyond-Beyond at Smack Mellon. Details.
6:00PM – 8:00PM — Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre Services at Bay Ridge Jewish Center. Details.
6:30PM — The Bloomberg and De Blasio Years at Graduate Center, CUNY.Details.
7:30PM — My Lai at BAM Harvey Theater. Details.
7:30PM — The Principles of Uncertainty at BAM Fisher. Details.
7:30PM – 10:30PM — Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco at Dreamland Roller Disco at Lakeside. Details.
8:00PM — The Intimacy Effect By Jeff Tabnick at Vital Joint. Details.
8:00PM – 10:00PM — How to Build a Fire: Get Out at Open Source Gallery.Details.
8:00PM – 11:00PM — A Night of Love & War starring Keith Sweat and Tamar Braxton at Kings Theatre. Details.
11:45PM — In the Mouth of Madness at Nitehawk Cinema. Details.
6:00PM – 8:00PM — Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre Services at Bay Ridge Jewish Center. Details.
6:30PM — The Bloomberg and De Blasio Years at Graduate Center, CUNY.Details.
7:30PM — My Lai at BAM Harvey Theater. Details.
7:30PM — The Principles of Uncertainty at BAM Fisher. Details.
7:30PM – 10:30PM — Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco at Dreamland Roller Disco at Lakeside. Details.
8:00PM — The Intimacy Effect By Jeff Tabnick at Vital Joint. Details.
8:00PM – 10:00PM — How to Build a Fire: Get Out at Open Source Gallery.Details.
8:00PM – 11:00PM — A Night of Love & War starring Keith Sweat and Tamar Braxton at Kings Theatre. Details.
11:45PM — In the Mouth of Madness at Nitehawk Cinema. Details.
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EAGLE SPORTS: “Five Years Of The Barclays Center” (via NetsDaily)
EAGLE SPORTS: “Five Years Of The Barclays Center” (via NetsDaily)
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MILESTONES
Happy birthday to Kevin Durant, Bryant Gumbel, Hersey R. Hawkins Jr., Patricia Hodge, Jerry Lee Lewis, Emily Lloyd, Ian McShane, John Paxson, Andriy Shevchenko, Lech Walesa and Dave Wilcox!
MILESTONES
Happy birthday to Kevin Durant, Bryant Gumbel, Hersey R. Hawkins Jr., Patricia Hodge, Jerry Lee Lewis, Emily Lloyd, Ian McShane, John Paxson, Andriy Shevchenko, Lech Walesa and Dave Wilcox!
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