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JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From is seen on Animal Planet Saturday a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His work. Many cats are saved from a Hissing, spitting, biting cats make Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live not have to be adopted together. We We will not scratch or damage your Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half be affectionate, and play with my toys;I was a kitten. I will give you all the you seek. I am spayed, housebroken.are seeking a new home because my allergies and is no longer able to keep your loving family. You will not be disappointed…there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly,love to snuggle up, play with my toys,great with animals and people. Please Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate new home due to legal action against wonderful, loving cats, which are loved,some black or gray, and two would home as a pair. They are brothers and kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a couch potato and very laid back. Contact yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise.back claws. I have been living with years, but now there is a toddler. The Ted General via the his e-mail address is: Journalist.com. council meeting New school to host rst council meeting DOGS DOGS DOGS...ZANIS FURRY FRIENDS has lots of adoptable pooches waiting for you! Visit Zazu, a five-year-old, 38-pound, flat-coat Border collie and retriever mix, who is neutered and current on vaccinations. This guy loves to be outside. An experienced dog person with a lot of outdoor time, and snuggly Community time, is Zazu's ideal owner, preferably with one to two people in the family and no children. Photo courtesy Zazu,of Jude aka Lassow Zebracake, Panela needs a loving is a good home. looking gent, reasonably well groomed Photo courtesy dressed in a lush dark Panela needs chocolate and black coat. His amber eyes light up his face. When his slightly gray muzzle opens, often his mouth turns into a lovely smile. Zazu is a little shy in his kennel, but gets leashed fairly rapidly. He is a very good walker. In the park, he marks his territory a little, and eyes the pigeons as well as the squirrels. He will sit on command, and is not at all interested in treats. He seems to like gentle caresses all over his body. He is a really very gentle and well-mannered pooch. He is an easy going character, friendly, a little shy, at least with Zanis. Please visit Facebook: Zani's Furry Friends ZFF; Twitter: zanisff; Instagram: zanisfurryfriends. * * * Nono Chibea is an adorable, shorthaired, three-year-old, 13-pound, male Chihuahua and beagle mix pooch. He is house-trained, neutered and current on vaccinations. An ideal home for him would be with an experienced dog person. He loves other dogs; a home with another pooch would be a win-win. Nono previously lived with adults and another dog. His behavior toward children is calm and relaxed. His behavior toward dogs was respectful of the dog he lived with. Nono is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, with a high activity level. He was surrendered when his mom bought him from someone in the street. The main reason for surrender is that the owner is allergic to Nono. He loves to play, especially with stuffed toys. He sleeps on a doggy bed, and goes outside and on wee-wee pads. When left alone, he is well behaved. Come and meet this cute pup. Please fill out an application http:// zanisfurryfriends.org/ applications.html and return via email to: dogs@ zanisfurryfriends.org. Many cats and dogs will be on display on Sundays, and sometimes on Saturdays—please ask which dogs will be there ahead of time by writing us at dogs@ zanisfurryfriends.org and following us on FB. If you are seriously interested in adopting one in particular, please fill out an application by Friday so that it can be sure to be there. And if you can't adopt, you can always donate via PayPal to: [email protected]. * * * FOOD ALERT: Euthanasia drug detected in Evanger’s Hunk of Beef Dog Food. The company voluntarily recalled five lots after five dogs became ill and one died after ingesting the recalled beef due to pentobarbital exposure found in one batch of food. For more information contact: Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co., 1-847-537-0102. BEEF JERKY RECALLED FOR IMPROPER INSPECTION: Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe Inc. announced a callback on an uncertain amount of beef jerky sold under North Oak, Twisted Oak Farms and Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe brands. Inspectors found that it had been released without the appropriate examination. Consumers who have any of these products can return them to the original place of purchase or discard them. For more information, contact Christa Johnson at 920-992-6328. GENERALLY SPEAKING SPEAKING BY THEODORE GENERAL BY THEODORE GENERAL commemoration of the start of the Civil War this past Sunday with a posse of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers with muskets, bayonets, swords, sabers, color guards, drummers and ladies in Civil W a r - e r a dress. We tagged along for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery and by candlelit graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the conflict. As we trekked through the pathways, there were uniformed re-enactors -- soldiers standing guard, musicians and singers performing Civil War songs. The event drew thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur historians and genealogists, local residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. According to cemetery historian, author and attorney J e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans are buried in Green-Wood, making it the largest Civil War burial site in the north, even surpassing Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Also as part of the commemoration there were our good friend, Green-Wood Cemetery honcho Richard Moylan. On Memorial Day, the cemetery hosted its 13th annual free concert with the ISO Symphonic Band led by founder and director, Bay Ridge Maestro Brian Worsdale. Several members of the band are current and former graduates of Fort Hamilton High School. ••• Michael Connors, founding partner and president of the Connors and Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of the BROOKLYN Year” Award MEDIA from GROUP/ the Photos New by York Ted General State division Tom Kane’s of the CWV.parents holding The the Kings new County sign. Chapter is holding its annual dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Polonaise Terrace, 150 Greenpoint Avenue. This year, the group will be honoring its National Commander Fred Schwally, New York State Commander J o h n Keyes and the past National Chaplain, F a t h e r Anthony Dell’Anno. Tickets are $75 per person. ••• Congressmember Michael Grimm will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on school auditorium. Also congratulations to St. Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a t r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW BY THODORE GENERAL Single decked headline Green-Wood Cemetery kicked off its sesquicentennial commemoration of the start of the Civil War this past Sunday with a posse of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers with muskets, bayonets, swords, sabers, color guards, drummers and ladies in Civil W a r - e r a dress. We tagged along for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery and by candlelit graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the conflict. As we trekked through the pathways, there were uniformed re-enactors -- soldiers standing guard, musicians and singers performing Civil War songs. The event drew thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur historians and genealogists, local residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. According to cemetery historian, author and attorney J e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans are buried in Green-Wood, making it the largest Civil War burial site in the north, even surpassing Gettysburg,Pennsylvania. Also as part of the commemoration there were encampments of Union and our good friend, Green-Wood Cemetery honcho Richard Moylan. On Memorial Day, the cemetery hosted its 13th annual free concert with the ISO Symphonic Band led by founder and director, Bay Ridge Maestro Brian Worsdale. Several members of the band are current and former graduates of Fort Hamilton High School. ••• Michael Connors, founding partner and president of the Connors and Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of the Year” Award from the New York State division of the CWV. The Kings County Chapter is holding its annual dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Polonaise Terrace, 150 Greenpoint Avenue. This year, the group will be honoring its National Commander Fred Schwally, New York State Commander J o h n Keyes and the past National Chaplain, F a t h e r Anthony Dell’Anno. Tickets are $75 per person. ••• Congressmember Michael Grimm will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on Tuesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., school auditorium. Also congratulations to St.Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a t r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW SPEAKING BY THODORE GENERAL Single decked headline MEEOW MEEOW... Hello there, “I am Panela, a fi ve-yearold, gray and white tuxedo kitty. I have the softest fur and am very sweet, but a little shy. Once I warm up to you, I like to read, watch TV, surf the net and most of the time will even help you with these things. I can also be happily by myself for long periods, but I am always available for play time at a moment’s notice. “My outstanding quality is that and a very low maintenance with cats, dogs and children. However,enjoy being the only cat in would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I clean. I am looking for a new friend. I am looking for YOU. Would and meet me? Look into my stunning and I’ll capture your loving heart. start of a new friendship. I am purrfect am spayed with my vaccinations and Please contact cats@zanisfurryfriends.*** Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(c)committed to rescuing from New York City shelters they are at signifi cant risk due to overcrowding. Beyond directly animals they save, their rescue the shelter—thus giving another dog an opportunity to await a chance or rescue and thereby potentially life. The group’s mission is to help you furry companion for your family and animal they rescue fi nd the forever The group’s foster home network allows fully familiar with each of the available dogs and helps ensure the best possible adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New with the Animal Care & Control of There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between and East 87th Streets in Manhattan 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. Education Council 20, which is headed by Laurie Windsor, will be highlighting its June monthly meeting agenda with a special salute to the PTA/PAs that serve all the public schools in District 20. The laudatory session will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p.m., at P.S./I.S. 30, 7001 Fourth Avenue. It will also be an opportunity for parents from other schools to see the interior of the district's newest school that was built on the former site of the Bay Ridge United Methodist Church aka the Green Church). * * * What an absolute terrific turnout for the street co-naming ceremonies in honor of the late, great Tom Kane. The block that Kane grew up on 88th street near Colonial Road was formally dedicated Tom Kane Way and was even blessed by Reverend Gerard Sauer, the pastor of St. Mel's Church, a former associate pastor at Bay Ridge's St. Patrick's Church and a personal friend. A host of dignitaries were on hand to join Kane's family, friends and associates on this auspicious occasion. City Councilmember Vinnie Gentile -- who ensured the full Council approved the co-naming, wrote in the program, "A lifelong Bay Ridge resident, Tom's tremendous contributions and achievements left an indelible mark on the community he loved so much." Close friend Frankie Marra sang and played "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan. Kane was a big, big Dylan fan! * * * Among the marching groups in the recent 147th annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade was the Society of Old Brookynites. The civic organization has been marching in every Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade since its founding in 1880. Its fi rst march was led by former Brooklyn Mayor John Ward Hunter, and the 2014 march was led by Society President and Brooklyn historian Ronald Schweiger. On Sunday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m., the society will be celebrating its 134th anniversary at the Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street. The keynoter for the occasion will be society member and New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Schack who will be talking about the history of the Boy Scouts, prominent Eagle Scouts, and since he was a former attorney for Major League Baseball, a few hits, runs and strikes. Also on the program will be former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz discussing his new role as vice president of borough promotion and engagement for NYC and Co. The event is open to the public. Reservations are only $46 which includes a full sit-down dinner. Contact Sherman Silverman at 718-748- 3165 or send him a check payable to the Society of Old Brooklynites, 340 Marine Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. * * * Former Science Assistant Principal and a past Bay Ridge Community Council President, Tom Greene was back at Denyse Wharf and the adjoining small beach under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for his group's 25th Bi-Annual Wharf and Beach Cleanup. This year, he was joined by 75 high school and grade school volunteers. Greene continues to press efforts to establish a Marine Environmental Science Lab at the site. He is also currently a professor at Kingsborough College. Maria Makrinos, the new president of the Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association, stopped, by bringing free doughnuts for all the volunteers. * * * The Kings County Republican Party is holding its 2014 Lincoln Day Reception and Dinner on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 3 p.m., at Gargiulo’s in Coney Island. Among the honored guests will be Westchester County MUFFIN’S PET CONNECTION BY JUDE LASSOW 59 school auditorium. Also congratulations to St. Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, past principal of FHHS and the current president the Alumni Association. Farkouh is Principal of A. Fantis parochial school Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back. Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I am not used to pinching fingers that grab my tail. I need a space where I can be the queen. Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 headline school auditorium. Also congratulations to St.Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, past principal of FHHS the current president the Alumni Association. Farkouh is Principal of A. Fantis parochial school Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, Whitebook serves as a s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back.Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I am not used to pinching fingers that grab my tail. I need a space where I can be the queen. Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 PURRFECT MEWS: All of Jenny’s rescued kitties headline MEEOW MEEOW... Hello there, “I am Panela, a fi ve-yearold, gray and white tuxedo kitty. I have the softest fur and am very sweet, but a little shy. Once I warm up to you, I like to read, watch TV, surf the net and most of the time will even help you with these things. I can also be happily by myself for long periods, but I am always available for play time at a moment’s notice. “My outstanding quality is that I am super mellow, and a very low maintenance kitty. I am okay with cats, dogs and children. However, I would especially enjoy being the only cat in the house. That would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I am meticulously clean. I am looking for a new home, a life-long friend. I am looking for YOU. Would you like to come and meet me? Look into my stunning yellow eyes, and I’ll capture your loving heart. This could be the start of a new friendship. I am purrfect for you. I am spayed with my vaccinations and micro chipped.” Please contact [email protected]. *** Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profi t organization committed to rescuing companion animals from New York City shelters where, unfortunately, they are at signifi cant risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding. Beyond directly helping the animals they save, their rescue creates space at the shelter—thus giving another shelter cat or dog an opportunity to await a chance for adoption or rescue and thereby potentially saving yet another life. The group’s mission is to help you fi nd the perfect furry companion for your family and to help every animal they rescue fi nd the forever home it deserves. The group’s foster home network allows it to become fully familiar with each of the available cats and dogs and helps ensure the best possible match with adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends is a member of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the Animal Care & Control of New York City. There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Every Sunday at Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between East 86th and East 87th Streets in Manhattan from 12:30- 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. *** HEY JUDE...WOOF WOOF: “I am heartbroken to give up my two half-Pointer-mix, 10-month-old pups. Sabrina and Tyson love to play ball and run around. Both pups love people, are lap dogs, love to sit with was led by former Brooklyn Ward Hunter, and the 2014 by Society President and Ronald Schweiger. 22, at 12:30 p.m., the society celebrating its 134th anniversary Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street. the occasion will be society York State Supreme Court Arthur Schack who will be about the history of the Scouts, prominent Eagle Scouts, and since he was a former attorney for Major League Baseball, a few hits, runs and strikes. Also on the program will be former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz discussing his new role as vice president of borough promotion and engagement for NYC and Co. The event is open the public. Reservations only $46 which includes sit-down dinner. Contact Silverman at 718-748- him a check payable to the Brooklynites, 340 Marine Avenue, 11209. * * * Assistant Principal and a Community Council President, was back at Denyse Wharf small beach under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for Annual Wharf and Beach he was joined by 75 high school volunteers. continues to press efforts to establish Environmental Science Lab at also currently a professor at College. the new president of the High School Alumni Association, bringing free doughnuts for * * * County Republican Party is Lincoln Day Reception and June 22, from noon to 3 in Coney Island. Among will be Westchester County Astorino, the state GOP’s governor. tapped as the county’s “Man honorees include former Candidate Tom McCarthy e-mail: [email protected] COUNCIL TO HONOR "HIDDEN TREASURES" Seven area residents have been cited by one of Southwest Brooklyn's prominent civic organizations, the Bay Ridge Community Council, unsung "Hidden Treasures." The 2017 award recipients will be saluted and presented with their Hidden Treasure community awards at the February general meeting of the Bay Ridge Community Council on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m., at the Shore Hill Neighborhood Center, 91st Street between Colonial Road and Shore Road. Among the distinguished honorees are Eileen Oldcroft, emergency medical dispatcher and EMT with the BRAVO volunteer ambulance corps; Mary Bocchino, member of the Columbiettes at the Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council and the Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund; Mary Forestiere, recording secretary and longtime volunteer with the Bay Ridge Mental Health Council; Theresa Monforte-Caraballo, executive director of Grandma's Love, Inc.; Dr. Ahmad Jaber, president and co-founder of the Arab American Association of New York; Henrietta DeRyck, official garden greeter and tour guide, plus Linda Dahl, vice president and one of the founding members of The Narrows Botanical Gardens. * * * The PTA of P.S./I.S. 104, also known as the Fort Hamilton School, held its annual International Brotherhood Tea with an assembly program in the school auditorium. This year's recipient of the coveted Brotherhood Award was Arlene Rutuelo, president of the Guild for Exceptional Children, a well-known civic leader and more recently, executive assistant to State Senator Marty Golden. The 2017 Brotherhood Award was presented to Rutuelo by PTA officers Dolores LaRocca and Dana Poskanzer. Welcoming remarks were given by PTA Co-Presidents Sophia Koutouzis and Jade La Croix. Public School 104, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street, traces its history back to when it wasn't part of Brooklyn, but was in the Village of Fort Hamilton in the township of New Utrecht. It was formerly known as the District 4 School. Fifth Avenue was then a part of Stewart Avenue and 92nd Street was called Atlantic Avenue. When the Town of New Utrecht was annexed by Brooklyn, in 1894, the school was re-designated as P.S. 104. Even the school's Brotherhood Award has a long legacy dating back to the 1940s when the PTA was known as the Mothers' Club. Marie DiBella is the current principal. * * * Brooklyn Borough Historian Ronald Schweiger will be speaking about the history of Floyd Bennett Field at the March 1 monthly meeting of the Society of Old Brooklynites, at 6:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street. The meeting is open to the public. Photos courtesy of Jude Lassow Zazu and Nono Chibea need loving homes. Photo courtesy of P.S./I.S 104 Arlene Rutuelo, center, receiving the 2017 Brotherhood Award. With her, Sophia Koutouzis, Jade La Croix, Kendra Watson, Principal Marie DiBella, Dolores LaRocca and Dana Poskanzer.
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