Hundreds attend 84th Precinct’s National Night Out party at Brooklyn Bridge Park
August 4, 2022 Mary Frost, Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Jovial actors from the Heights Players hand out flyers publicizing their upcoming season at the 84th Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime event.
Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
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Hundreds of Brooklynites gathered at Pier Five in Brooklyn Bridge Park Tuesday night to celebrate the annual National Night Out Against Crime, presented by the 84th Precinct Community Council. The event was one of about a dozen such gatherings across Brooklyn, meant to build community relationships with the police and help make neighborhoods safer.
Party-goers mingled with NYPD members, enjoyed music, performances and barbeque, and picked up give-aways at tables manned by community organizations such as Emergency Management’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Kings County District Attorney’s Office and the Heights Players. Local good citizens received recognition for their efforts.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to build stronger relationships with out officers from the 84th Precinct,” said 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs.
Community partners including Park Plaza Restaurant and Fascati Pizza provided food; Waldena served free ices; Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory gave scoops of the cold stuff; and Target, Wegmans and Starbucks provided fruit, beverages and chips.
Delores Smith-Johnson, a volunteer with CERT Division 1, hands out NYC Emergency Management’s Ready New York brochures. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle(Left) Deputy Inspector Adeel S. Rana, the 84th Precinct’s Commanding Officer, with Delores Smith-Johnson, a volunteer with CERT Division 1. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleRepresentatives from the Kings County District Attorney’s Office man at table at the 84th Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime event. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs emceed the 84th Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime event. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleFree ices provided by Waldena were a big hit. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleCity Councilmember Lincoln Restler honored the 84th Precinct Community Council, headed by Mark Gelbs, with a proclamation. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleRepresentatives from the New York City Law Department hand out brochures about community services. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleThis boy was thrilled to get a free basketball from NYPD’s Community Affairs division. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleP.S. 307’s Brooklyn Diamonds drill team thrilled the crowd with their precision performance. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleThe Gowanus Wildcats drill team exhibited split-second timing in an awesome performance. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleMembers of the Brooklyn Justice Initiative work to provide meaningful alternatives for young people to avoid incarceration for misdemeanors. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleCity Councilmember Lincoln Restler hands out free COVID-19 tests at the 84th Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime event. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleYes, it was sublime: Pianist Kay Sublime provided hours of beautiful music to entertain the crowd at the event. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleEveryone wanted a slice of Fascati’s pizza. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleAssemblymember and Congressional candidate Jo Anne Simon thanks the volunteers who work with the 84th Precinct to help make the community safer. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleDeputy Inspector Adeel S. Rana, the 84th Precinct’s Commanding Officer. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleDelores Smith-Johnson, a volunteer with Emergency Management’s CERT Division 1. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle(From left) Dunasha Payne, with the Brooklyn Justice Initiative; Delores Smith-Johnson, a volunteer with Emergency Management’s CERT Division 1; and Mary Frost, a volunteer with CERT Division 2. Photo courtesy of Mary FrostCommunity member Steve Neiman, left, is presented with a Good Citizen Award by 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleCommunity member Rivolye Alex, left, is presented with a Good Citizen Award by 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleCommunity member Dawn Haas, left, is presented with a Good Citizen Award by 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleCommunity member Olga Alfred, left, is presented with a Good Citizen Award by 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EaglePastor Zac Martin, Director of Faith and Clergy Initiatives for Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleDeputy Inspector Adeel S. Rana, the 84th Precinct’s Commanding Officer, holds a Proclamation presented by Pastor Zac Martin, Director of Faith and Clergy Initiatives for Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso (second from right). Also receiving a Good Citizen Award was Ilir Shanaj (second from left). Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleA Civilian Commendation Award was presented to DUMBO resident Richard Mauro (fifth from left) by Deputy Inspector Adeel S. Rana, the 84th Precinct’s Commanding Officer (holding award). From left: Peter Lanfranca; 84th Precinct Sgt. Celia Cain; 84th Precinct NCO Michael Gargano; 84th Precinct NCO Sorely Nunez; Richard Mauro; D.I. Rana; 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs (rear); Assemblymember and Congressional candidate Jo Anne Simon; Community Affairs Officer John Kenny; and Community Affairs Det. Julius Hudson. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleActing Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleActing Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presents a Proclamation from Mayor Eric Adams to Chief Max Torrentino. From left: FDNY Commishioner’s assistant Tracy; Community Affairs assistant; Deputy Inspector Adeel S. Rana, the 84th Precinct’s Commanding Officer; Chief Torrentino; Commissioner Kavanagh; 84th Precinct Community Council President Mark Gelbs; 84th Precinct Sgt. Celia Cain; and Community Affairs Det. Julius Hudson. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleChief Max Torrentino presents a Proclamination from the NYC Council to Edward Evans, St. Francis College. From left: Community Affairs Officer John Kenny; NCO Justin Mateo; Edward Evans, St. Francis College; Chief Max Torrentino; Det. John Condon; Deputy Inspector Adeel S. Rana, the 84th Precinct’s Commanding Officer; Sgt. Celia Cain. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
