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Good Morning, Brooklyn: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

February 16, 2022 Brooklyn Eagle Staff
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GODSQUAD’S PASTOR MONROSE HAS EXPANDED ROLE: New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday issued the executive order creating the Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnership (OFCP). Leading this office will be Pastor Gilford Monrose, who will serve as a conduit between city government, the diverse faith-based communities throughout New York City, and nonprofit organizations. OFCP will seek to improve the welfare of all New Yorkers and will be housed within the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU).

Pastor Monrose, the founding president of two Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations, the 67th Precinct Clergy Council Inc. (“The God Squad”) and the Brooklyn Center for Quality Life, also previously served as faith director at the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President. He is the lead pastor of Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day in East Flatbush.

Mayor Adams, who named the Rev. Herbert Daughtry as one of his greatest mentors, holds up the Proclamation establishing the new Office of Faith-based and Community Partnerships. Standing with him (at left) is Pastor Gilford Monrose, who will serve as executive director.
Photo from Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams

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BORN ON VALENTINE’S DAY: NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and his wife, India Sneed-Williams, announced the birth of their daughter, born at 11:26 a.m. on Feb. 14. “For anyone who has been following our journey, you know what a challenge this has been,” said Williams, whose daughter will need to spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “That journey is ongoing, and we hope that sharing our story has helped show others that they are not alone.

“Our family – me, my extraordinary wife India, my incredible stepdaughter Amelie, and our miracle baby – thank everyone who has shared their stories, prayers, and support with us, as we cherish this moment and think of the many moments to come,” said Williams.

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AMERICAN BAR PROTECTS VOTING RIGHTS: The American Bar Association House of Delegates, convening virtually, adopted new election law policy at its Feb. 14 session on Monday that would allow the association to oppose efforts that are intended to limit voting rights of Americans, whether at the federal, state or local levels. The ABA delegates also approved new policy that supports the push by a bipartisan group of legislators in Congress to clarify and modernize the language and structure of the Electoral Count Act of 1887 (ECA). Members of both major political parties consider the Electoral Count Act of 1887, to be convoluted and in need of a rewrite.

 The act, which grew out of the disputed 1876 election, came under renewed scrutiny in the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election.

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FILM SHOOT IN BAY RIDGE: A commercial for “CK Pride” is scheduled to film scenes at 8038 Harbor View Terrace in Bay Ridge, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 18, according to an announcement from Community Board 10.  Parking restrictions will be in place on Harbor View Terrace between Harbor Lane and 80th Street and on 80th Street between Harbor View Terrace and Shore Road.

Brooklynites familiar with the area may look forward to viewing the commercial later this year.

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‘MADE IN NY’ FASHION PARTNERSHIP: The fashion industry will benefit from a plan that Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday, which will create hundreds of sustainable jobs in Brooklyn. WWD (Women’s Wear Daily)’s Rosemary Feitelberg reports that, in the midst of New York Fashion Week, Mayor Adams announced a partnership, a key part of which names the nonprofit Slow Factory as the first anchor tenant in the “Made in NY” garment hub, expected to be complete by the end of the year, at Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal (See story, page 1).

“Made in NY” is designed to help increase jobs and further training for apparel manufacturing, fashion design and other sectors of the fashion industry and projects the creation of 460 fashion jobs and training programs.

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PARKS COMMISSIONER TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY BOARD 6: A presentation on parks across Brooklyn Community District 6 is of the focus of its Community Board’s Parks & Environmental Protection Committee meeting tonight. Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Marty Maher and his team will give the talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom bit.ly/cb6parksfeb16.

A map of Community Board 6 parkland spaces show at least 31 locations, including: Admiral Triangle, Boerum Park, Carroll Park, Cobble Hill Park, Van Voorhees Playground all the way to Grand Army Plaza on the eastern boundary of the community district, which stretches from the Brooklyn waterfront to Prospect Park West.

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STREAMLINING NY COURT SYSTEM: The Hon. Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and the State of New York, will deliver her sixth State of Our Judiciary, which will be presented virtually. Among other priorities, Judge DiFiore’s 2022 address will focus on steps that the New York Court System is taking to eliminate barriers to equal justice and ensure a fair, inclusive workplace; and efforts to streamline what many consider to be an outdated, needlessly complex trial court structure.

Judge Janet DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee who has served as the Chief Judge of the State of New York since Jan. 21, 2016, has the roles of Chief Judicial Officer of the State and the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. The Chief Judge establishes Statewide standards and administrative policies after consulting with the Administrative Board of the Courts and approval by the Court of Appeals.

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IPS NEWS: ENDORSEMENT FOR BRIAN CUNNINGHAM — Brian Cunningham, a candidate for the recently vacated New York State Assembly seat in District 43, has received an endorsement from the New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN). “During this campaign, Brian has committed to many progressive values — fighting for universal healthcare for all New Yorkers, advocating for a transformation of our racist criminal justice system while reducing gun violence, pushing for affordable housing for all, and demanding permanent protections for immigrants,” NYPAN’S endorsement declares.

Cunningham has previously been endorsed by NYC Council Member Rita Joseph and former NYC Council Member Robert Cornegy.

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IPS NEWS: MAYOR ANNOUNCES MAJOR SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM — New York City will support a record 100,000 summer job opportunities annually for young people ages 14-24, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday. This summer, 90,000 of these opportunities will stem from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), representing the largest number of jobs ever made available in the program’s 60-year history.

Other city programs will provide the remaining 10,000 opportunities, with a special program also available for youths who are NYCHA residents, court-involved, in foster care, receiving preventative services through ACS, or who are homeless or runaways.

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GRANT TO UPGRADE STATEN ISLAND FERRY   —U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-11), the only member of Congress from New York City who serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, announced a $1 million federal grant to the New York City Department of Transportation from the Federal Transit Administration to improve the reliability and efficiency of the Staten Island Ferry fleet. This grant is being awarded under the Passenger Ferry Grant Program that provides funding for eligible projects to support existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and upgrade ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and equipment.

Specifically, these funds will be used to upgrade and modernize existing Staten Island Ferry vessels with propulsion technology to improve service reliability, efficiency, and air quality for riders.

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IPS NEWS: CARPENTERS’ UNION ENDORSES MAX ROSE:   —The New York City District Council of Carpenters has endorsed Max Rose in his race to win back his Congressional seat in the current 11th District. “Today we are here to endorse Max Rose in his campaign to retake this seat and put government back on the side of the working class,” said Joseph Geiger, executive secretary-treasurer of the New York City District Council of Carpenters.”

Geiger pointed out an example of then Rep. Max Rose’s successful effort to prevent House Republicans from eliminating the Davis-Bacon, critical legislation that guarantees a good wage and benefits to any construction worker employed on a taxpayer funded project. “Max is a relentless fighter for working people and a staunch supporter of the PRO ACT, prevailing wage, and the entire labor movement,” said Geiger

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