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Governor Andrew Cuomo
New school to host rst council meeting
announced this past week
his opposition to President
Trump's proposed plan to possibly allow
Community offshore oil drilling in the Atlantic
Photo courtesy Panela needs Ocean off the New York shore line.
Backing commemoration up his strident of rhetoric
the
about offshore oil exploration, Cuomo
start of the Civil War this
past Sunday with a posse
of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers
said he was going to take action
by commissioning a "citizen fleet" to
impede with or block muskets,federal- bayonets,sanctioned
commercial ships and vendors from
performing their tasks.
Hopefully, he is not threatening to
use the state's naval force given he is
the commander-in-chief of the state
Naval Militia which includes members
of the Coast Guard, Marines, sailors
and a small fleet of fast patrol boats.
He also has at his command a fleet of
New York State Police patrol launches.
The not-so-well-known New York
Naval Militia will be the topic of a talk
and projected presentation by Retired
Admiral John Ingram at the May 16
monthly meeting of the Bay Ridge
Historical Society, 7:30 p.m., at Shore
Hill Neighborhood Center, 91st Street
between Colonial Road and Shore Road.
His talk was originally scheduled
for the March 21 BRHS meeting but
was cancelled due to the snowstorm.
The meeting is open to members and
the public.
Ingram, an expert on admiralty
law is sure to answer questions
on the legality of interfering with
commerce associated with offshore
exploration, privacy and maritime
law enforcement.
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
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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 2018 the Norse band Parade are current emblem.
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
Veterans. Last year, Connors
received the “Veteran of
the BROOKLYN Year” Award MEDIA from
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State
division Tom Kane’s of the CWV.parents
holding
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sign.
Chapter is holding
dinner dance on
Thursday evening,
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Civil War songs.
The event drew thousands
of relatives, Civil War buffs,
amateur historians and
genealogists, local residents
and hundreds of out-oftowners.
email: judespets@aol.com
By JUDE LASSOW
* * *
MEEOW MEEOW...
Hello there, “I am
Panela, a fi ve-yearold,
The 66th annual Norwegian-American
17th of May the 204th anniversary According
Parade, commemorating
gray and white
of the signing of
Norway's Constitution, kicks off from
80th Street and Third Avenue on Sunday,
to cemetery historian,
tuxedo author
kitty. I
have the softest
fur and am very
sweet, but a little
and attorney
J e f f r e y
Richman,
4,600 Civil
War veterans
May 20, and ends in Leif Ericson
Park, 67th Street and Seventh Avenue.
In shy.keeping Once with I
this year's theme
of "Honoring Our Veterans," Colonel
Peter Sicoli, Fort Hamilton garrison
commander and Norwegian Army
Lieutenant Colonel Cecilie Konradsen
warm up to you,
I like to read,
watch TV,are
surf the
net and most of the
time will even help
you with these things.
I can also be happily
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
have been designated the 2018
grand marshals.
Additionally, members of the United
Military Veterans of Kings County
will be joining the line of march. Bay
Ridge civic leader Arlene Rutuelo is
the general chair of the 17th of May
Parade Committee. Her co-chairs are
Kenneth Johnson,•••
Shirley Olsen and
Victoria Hofmo.
* * *
The Long Island Assembly which
is comprised of Knights of Columbus
Councils in Brooklyn and Queens has
announced of that the Lamondo Catholic Spicer,War
a
parishioner at St. Rita's Church, and
4th Degree member of the Kof C, has
been named parade chair of Brooklyn's
113th annual Independence Day
Parade. Spicer is a senior staffer with
an area law firm.
This year's parade will once
again be along Court Street in the
Fort Hamilton Garrison Commander Peter Sicoli, 2018 grand
marshal for the 17th of May Norwegian-American Parade.
Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn
on Saturday, June 23. Last Year's
grand marshal was NYPD Sergeant
Conor McDonald, the son of the late
Detective Steven McDonald who
posthumously received the group's
Pro-Patria Award.
* * *
The performing arts department of
Fort Hamilton High School delivered
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an outstanding performance of the
Broadway award-winning musical,
West Side Story. Backed by a terrific
orchestra led by Musical Director
Barry Stern, brilliant choreography
and high-spirited performances by
the cast made for an enjoyable and
exciting evening of entertainment.
Kudos to veteran drama teacher and
play director William Coulter.
its annual
June 2, at
7:30 p.m., at the
Polonaise Terrace,
150 Greenpoint
Avenue.
This year, the group
will be honoring its
male,National "Meow! My name black cat with Commander
is Iniku. I am a
Fred stunning Schwally,green
eyes. I weigh about 12 pounds. Personally,
New York State
Commander
I think I resemble a sleek
black panther. I was found with my
brothers and sisters without our
momma when we were just five
weeks old. I am six years old now.
“I love to climb on my favorite
people’s shoulders and watch the
world from their point of view. I am
active and adventurous and always
ask to play or snuggle. I love to talk to
my people (my vocal range is rather
impressive). I do not know how I
feel about other cats because I have
never met any.
“I was best friends with a dog
Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow
Iniku.
when I was younger, and welcome
friendships with new dogs that I
meet (as long as they reciprocate
those feelings). I have always lived
with people over the age of 13, as
I am very social, welcoming and
loving towards all the people I meet.
“In 2015, I had emergency urethrostomy
surgery. The doctor says
I may be prone to urinary tract
infections because of it. If I am kept
on a primarily canned food diet
and regularly checked for UTIs, I
can stay on top of the problem. I am
really healthy otherwise.
“My current owner is now living
a really nomadic lifestyle because
of her job. She is moving around a
lot, and cannot take me with her. She
knows that the stress of moving that
much will not be good for my health
and overall well being.
“I would love to prowl the halls
of your house and protect you from
falling feathers and crinkly little
balls made of foil. Oh, toys and lasers!
If you are interested in meeting me,
please contact Annarose at 516-350-
4336 or arlovedogs94@gmail.com.
Thank you!"
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by myself for
long periods, but I
am always available
J o h n
Keyes and
the past
National
Chaplain,
F a t h e r
Anthony
Dell’Anno.
Tickets are
$75 per person.
Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow
Panela needs a loving home.
Congressmember Michael
Grimm will be the guest
speaker at the next meeting
of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on
for play time at a moment’s notice.
•••
JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program
“My outstanding quality is that I am super mellow,
there were
JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program
is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing
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: judespets@aol.com
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: judespets@aol.com
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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 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.***
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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