Brooklyn Today October 20: De Blasio Doles Out Crowd Pleasers at Brooklyn Heights Town Hall
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THE LEDE: Happy Friday, Brooklyn! The Williamsburg Bridge could be getting a new name, De Blasio receives applause at the Brooklyn Heights town hall, and the borough’s runaway bull spurs protests against slaughterhouses. Plus, Nets guard Jeremy Lin is out for the season, folding subway seats arrive in New York City, and Trump gives himself a 10 out of 10 on his reponse to Puerto Rico. Finally, fake news strikes in Catalonia, a Spanish tourist dies in Italy after a falling masonry hits him, and we share the due date of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s third child. Have a great weekend.
IMPRINT: Model Ashley Graham smiles on the November cover of Elle UK.
IMPRINT: Model Ashley Graham smiles on the November cover of Elle UK.
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The Rundown
The Rundown
~DE BLASIO DOLES OUT CROWD PLEASERS AT BROOKLYN HEIGHTS TOWN HALL: With Councilmember Stephen Levin at his side, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced new investments in local parks, new schools, a doubling of the Boerum Hill Historic District and funds to reopen the Gowanus Houses Community Center, among other projects at Wednesday’s town hall held at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights. The city will be investing millions inBushwick Inlet Park, Cadman Plaza Park’s shady north end and McCarren Park’s ballfields. De Blasio also announced a 500-seat school will be built on the Domino site, and a 332-seat elementary school at Albee Square inDowntown Brooklyn. He received applause when he said that the city has dedicated funds for the Cornerstone Youth Center, which will reopen the Gowanus Houses Community Center to kids after 10 years of being shuttered. He also used the power of the mayorship to connect aggrieved residents of Levin’s District 33 directly to commissioners and other officials filling almost a quarter of the seats in the St. Francis gym, ready to cut through red tape. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
~LOCAL POLS AND JAZZ FANS WANT TO RENAME WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE: A campaign has arisen to rename the Williamsburg Bridge after famed jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Rollins used to play the sax on the bridge for hours at a time, and now Brooklyn wants his name immortalized. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is lobbying while City Council MemberStephen Levin introduced a piece of legislation for the renaming. “I support the greater effort to recognize the cultural contribution of Sonny Rollins, one of America’s most important musical ambassadors,” Adams wrote in a statement. Rollins himself wrote in The New York Times that the bridge was a great place to practice because “playing against the sky really does improve your volume, and your wind capacity.” Ultimately the decision for renaming will come down from Albany. (via Gothamist)
~LOOSE BULL SPARKS SLAUGHTERHOUSE PROTEST: A runaway bull is taking New York by storm all the way from New Jersey. The animal that escaped a Brooklyn slaughterhouse has found a new home with the new name Shankar, meaning “one who brings about happiness or prosperity.” Activists have since used the runaway steer’s story to protest slaughterhouses in the city and are calling for city agencies and NYPD to offer more training on dealing with runaway livestock. “There are literally billions of animals worldwide that are raised and slaughtered for food,” said activist Edita Birnkrant. “Shanker had a very strong will to live, very strong, that’s why he escaped and ran so far.” Shanker now gets to share 232 acres with about 40 other cows, includingFreddie, a bull from Queens. Consistent with the Brooklyn-Queens rivalry, however, Shankar and Freddie have not yet intermingled. (via Pix11 and NJ.com)
~LIN BLOWS OUT KNEE IN GRUESOME NETS OPENER: Eighteen points, four assists and three turnovers in 25 minutes. Those will be the statistics on the back of Jeremy Lin’s basketball card next year after the Brooklyn point guard went down for the season with a devastating rupture of his right patella tendon during the Nets’ disastrous 140-131 season-opening loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. “Jeremy worked tremendously hard during the offseason and in training camp and was excited for the prospects of the team this season,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said. The 29-year-old Harvard alum crumpled to the ground beneath the basket clutching at his right knee. At first Lin seemed shocked, then reached for the ailing joint, mouthed the words, “I’m done,” to the Nets bench and began weeping in anguish while lowering his head to the hardwood. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
~LOCAL POLS AND JAZZ FANS WANT TO RENAME WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE: A campaign has arisen to rename the Williamsburg Bridge after famed jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Rollins used to play the sax on the bridge for hours at a time, and now Brooklyn wants his name immortalized. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is lobbying while City Council MemberStephen Levin introduced a piece of legislation for the renaming. “I support the greater effort to recognize the cultural contribution of Sonny Rollins, one of America’s most important musical ambassadors,” Adams wrote in a statement. Rollins himself wrote in The New York Times that the bridge was a great place to practice because “playing against the sky really does improve your volume, and your wind capacity.” Ultimately the decision for renaming will come down from Albany. (via Gothamist)
~LOOSE BULL SPARKS SLAUGHTERHOUSE PROTEST: A runaway bull is taking New York by storm all the way from New Jersey. The animal that escaped a Brooklyn slaughterhouse has found a new home with the new name Shankar, meaning “one who brings about happiness or prosperity.” Activists have since used the runaway steer’s story to protest slaughterhouses in the city and are calling for city agencies and NYPD to offer more training on dealing with runaway livestock. “There are literally billions of animals worldwide that are raised and slaughtered for food,” said activist Edita Birnkrant. “Shanker had a very strong will to live, very strong, that’s why he escaped and ran so far.” Shanker now gets to share 232 acres with about 40 other cows, includingFreddie, a bull from Queens. Consistent with the Brooklyn-Queens rivalry, however, Shankar and Freddie have not yet intermingled. (via Pix11 and NJ.com)
~LIN BLOWS OUT KNEE IN GRUESOME NETS OPENER: Eighteen points, four assists and three turnovers in 25 minutes. Those will be the statistics on the back of Jeremy Lin’s basketball card next year after the Brooklyn point guard went down for the season with a devastating rupture of his right patella tendon during the Nets’ disastrous 140-131 season-opening loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. “Jeremy worked tremendously hard during the offseason and in training camp and was excited for the prospects of the team this season,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said. The 29-year-old Harvard alum crumpled to the ground beneath the basket clutching at his right knee. At first Lin seemed shocked, then reached for the ailing joint, mouthed the words, “I’m done,” to the Nets bench and began weeping in anguish while lowering his head to the hardwood. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
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Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board
***In Your Face New York: One of President Obama’s funniest speech writers will be a guest at “In Your Face New York” on Sunday at 5 p.m. live at Merkin Concert Hall. Also, wine lovers: Bianca Bosker, author of “Cork Dork” will join Mo Rocca, the popular panelist on NPR’s “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me” and regular contributor on “CBS Sunday Morning.” The special guest is Judy Kuhn, four-time Tony nominee and beloved Broadway star. Produced by Joe Steinberg, Brooklyn’s biggest cultural and civic benefactor, and Martin Sage. Get some joy, music and political edification this weekend and go with a smart friend. inyourfaceny.org. Tickets are still available.***
***TAX AND SPEND! Under Bill de Blasio, New York City spent $2,000,000,000 for 33 million overtime hours (Forbes). This type of waste has to stop. It’s time for a change. Meet Nicole Malliotakis. Paid for by Nicole for New York City.***
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Staff Picks:
Staff Picks:
LONG READ: “A Catfishing With a Happy Ending” (via The Atlantic)
ANOTHER LONG READ: Spend a week on the Oprah Cruise as it sails around Alaska. (via The Cut)
LISTEN: Check out this podcast with journalist and biographer Patricia Bosworth as she speaks about her latest book “The Men in My Life.” (via Longform)
EXERCISE: Is it bad to exercise on an empty stomach? Here’s your answer.(via Time)
ANOTHER LONG READ: Spend a week on the Oprah Cruise as it sails around Alaska. (via The Cut)
LISTEN: Check out this podcast with journalist and biographer Patricia Bosworth as she speaks about her latest book “The Men in My Life.” (via Longform)
EXERCISE: Is it bad to exercise on an empty stomach? Here’s your answer.(via Time)
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NATIONAL BULLETIN: Folding subway seats have arrived in New York City…Jennifer Lawrence, Reese Witherspoon and Molly Ringwald open up about their experiences with sexual harassment…And President Trumpgives himself a 10 out of 10 for his response to Puerto Rico. (via NYP, NYT and USA Today)
FOREIGN FLASH: Here are the 10 youngest leaders in the world…Fake news is to blame for much of the controversy created during the Catalonia independence vote…And a 52-year-old Spanish tourist dies in Florence, Italy after a falling masonry hits him. (via USA Today, WaPo and Miami Herald)
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ROYAL WATCH: The due date of Prince William and Kate Middleton’sthird child has been announced. (via CNN)
FOREIGN FLASH: Here are the 10 youngest leaders in the world…Fake news is to blame for much of the controversy created during the Catalonia independence vote…And a 52-year-old Spanish tourist dies in Florence, Italy after a falling masonry hits him. (via USA Today, WaPo and Miami Herald)
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ROYAL WATCH: The due date of Prince William and Kate Middleton’sthird child has been announced. (via CNN)
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BROOKLYN TONIGHT
BROOKLYN TONIGHT
10:00AM — Senior Cinema lineup at BAM Rose Cinemas. Details.
11:00AM — Costume Making: Superheroes, Birds, and Fairies at Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Details.
11:00AM – 4:00PM — Brooklyn Marketing Week at Bklyn Commons. Details.
1:00PM – 4:00PM — Williamsburg Bites Brooklyn Food Tour at Williamsburg Mini Mall. Details.
1:00PM – 6:00PM — The Tug at FiveMyles. Details.
1:30PM – 5:00PM — Performing Tradition and Innovation at Barnard College.Details.
5:00PM – 7:00PM — Twilight Tour at Green-Wood Cemetery. Details.
6:00PM – 9:00PM — Reconceived Notions at Stand4. Details.
7:30PM — Mementos Mori at BAM Fishman Space. Details.
12:30PM — John Herzog on “A Billion to One” at Museum of American Finance.Details.
11:00AM — Costume Making: Superheroes, Birds, and Fairies at Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Details.
11:00AM – 4:00PM — Brooklyn Marketing Week at Bklyn Commons. Details.
1:00PM – 4:00PM — Williamsburg Bites Brooklyn Food Tour at Williamsburg Mini Mall. Details.
1:00PM – 6:00PM — The Tug at FiveMyles. Details.
1:30PM – 5:00PM — Performing Tradition and Innovation at Barnard College.Details.
5:00PM – 7:00PM — Twilight Tour at Green-Wood Cemetery. Details.
6:00PM – 9:00PM — Reconceived Notions at Stand4. Details.
7:30PM — Mementos Mori at BAM Fishman Space. Details.
12:30PM — John Herzog on “A Billion to One” at Museum of American Finance.Details.
SATURDAY
9:00AM – 5:00PM — Reimagining Tradition: Vigil at Green-Wood Cemetery.Details.
11:00AM – 2:00PM — Forest Fair at Hazel Village. Details.
11:00AM – 6:00PM — FAD Market: Celebrate Art at City Point. Details.
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EAGLE SPORTS: The New York Cosmos had a good day Wednesday. Not only did the team defeat Puerto Rico FC 4-1, but Jacksonville Armada also tied its match, putting the Cosmos in sole possession of the fourth and final playoff spot with 41 points. Jacksonville sits in fifth place with 39 points. “It was a great result. We needed this result,” said Cosmos head coach and Sporting Director Giovanni Savarese. “We did a lot of good things today, we found the goals with the opportunities, and I’m pleased with the performance.” The Cosmos scored early and often, finding the back of the net twice in the first half and two more times in the second half for the team’s largest victory of the year. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
EAGLE SPORTS: The New York Cosmos had a good day Wednesday. Not only did the team defeat Puerto Rico FC 4-1, but Jacksonville Armada also tied its match, putting the Cosmos in sole possession of the fourth and final playoff spot with 41 points. Jacksonville sits in fifth place with 39 points. “It was a great result. We needed this result,” said Cosmos head coach and Sporting Director Giovanni Savarese. “We did a lot of good things today, we found the goals with the opportunities, and I’m pleased with the performance.” The Cosmos scored early and often, finding the back of the net twice in the first half and two more times in the second half for the team’s largest victory of the year. (via the Brooklyn Daily Eagle)
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MILESTONES
Happy birthday to Danny Boyle, William Christopher, Snoop Dogg, Keith Hernandez, John Krasinski, Melanie Mayron and Viggo Mortensen!
MILESTONES
Happy birthday to Danny Boyle, William Christopher, Snoop Dogg, Keith Hernandez, John Krasinski, Melanie Mayron and Viggo Mortensen!
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