American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sunset Park Brooklyn

Received the following to post on our website via our blog.

My name is Sylvia Gonzalez Delgado and I am Co Chair of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Sunset Park Brooklyn. I am hoping that you will be able to post our relay event on your paper . My husband died of cancer and I relay in his name. We relay in hope for a cure. If any questions please feel free to contact me. Please view our site you might want get involve http://www.events.cancer.org/RFLsunsetparkNY I am also team Captain of Hope a Way To A Cure read why I relay. Our event is Posted below. Please get back to me if you will be able to print this for us. Thanks

Sincerely,

Sylvia Gonzalez Delgado

Co Chair / Team Captain of Hope a Way to a Cure

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

American Cancer Society

Relay for Life of Sunset Park

One day. One night. One community. Your Relay For Life^® is about celebration,

remembrance, and hope. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in your community. You won't want to miss one moment of this life- and community-affirming event!

Event Date and Time
June 14, 2008

Event Location
PS 503 / 506, at the corner of 4th Ave and 60th Street

Event Contact
Jen Silvester
718-237-7851 x9134
Jen.Silvester@cancer.org

Event Schedule
2:00 PM-11:00 PM

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Free Health Fair Coming to Sunset Park

From an e-mail I received for my website;

The Community HealthCorps VISTA program of New York City is excited to announce that "Health Fair! Health Living Starts Today" will be held in Sunset Park, Brooklyn on Saturday June 14^th, 2008. This fair will be welcoming the families of Sunset Park as well as local health and community organizations.

There will be many services offered at this fair. Information will be offered on nutrition, type II Diabetes, dental health, cancer screenings, exercise, heart disease, sexual health, and general women’s health. Blood pressure readings, glucose tests, body mass analysis, vision tests, and HIV testing will be offered by medical providers at booths or within mobile health vans. Our goal is to address the medical needs of this community through a free and enjoyable event.

WHEN: Saturday June 14th, 2008 11 AM to 3 PM


WHERE: The Sunset Park Recreational Center @ 43rd Street and 7th Avenue

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Happenings (Free Book Talk April 6)

Two Brothers, One North One South

A Book Talk with Author David H. Jones

Sponsored by The Green-Wood Historic Fund

A story of the Prentiss Brothers, Marylanders who fought on opposite sides in the Civil war and are buried side by side at Green-Wood. Author Jones will also give a book signing on his book.

Admission is FREE but space is limited. Call for reservations 718.768.7300

WHEN: Sunday April, 6, 2008 @ 1:00 PM

WHERE: Green Wood Cemetery's Historic Chapel
500 25th street on 5th Avenue.

Following the Book Talk Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman will lead a trolley tour to adjoining graves of the Prentiss brothers, as well as othe significant Civil War Gravesites. The trolley Tour is $20 / $10 for Historic Fund Members.

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Happenings (Free GED prep class)

The Fifth Avenue Committee is sponsoring adult education classes for the General Equivalency Diploma or GED.

Registration must be done by March 28.

WHERE: P.S. 94 Henry Longfellow School
5010 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

WHEN: Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays from 9 AM to 12 PM

For more information call: 718.624.3475

WEBSITE: http://www.fifthavenuecommittee.org

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Happenings (Foster Parents needed)

Our local Center For Family Life is currently looking for singles or couples interested in helping other families within our community by providing a loving and safe foster home to children in need.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 @ 5 PM

WHERE: The Center for Family Life
345 43rd street
Brooklyn, New York 11232

Please RSVP Stephanie Ruiz or Karen Tesoriero @ 718.788.3500

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Happenings ( 72 precinct Council meeting)

The 72nd Precinct Community Council will hold it's meeting this Tuesday March 11. Cop of the month will be announced at the meeting. For more information call the precinct @ 718.965.6326.

When: Tuesday March 11, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Marien-Heim Senior Citizen Houses, 4520 4th Avenue

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Happenings (Sunset Park Zoning Plans)

The city will be unveiling the new zoning plans for Sunset Park. Representatives from the Department of Urban Planning will make a presentation to Community Board 7.

For further information on this forum you may call the community board @ 718.965.6326

When: Thursday March 13, 2008

Where: 4201 4th Avenue

When: 6:30 PM

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Trying to get back to blogging

The last couple of weeks have been rather difficult in trying to find the time to blog. However, I wish to assure the few readers that I have that we will be getting back to it on a regular basis as soon as I free up more time. At this moment, time for blogging is in short supply but I will make an effort to post when I can.

It's Confirmed, It's a Hotel

I reported when I started this blog a couple of months ago that the construction on 39th street between 8th and 9th Avenues was going to be a hotel. Those were the rumors and buzz going around. One could also see that the architecture seemed to be more fitting for an office building or a hotel. Now we can confirm that it is a Hotel that is nearing completion at the location. It is ideally situated near the 9th Avenue D train station placing it within a half hour of midtown Manhattan and it is also within easy reach of the B35 and B70 bus lines. One of the work permits at the site states that they are in the process of obtaining a certificate of occupancy for a "transient hotel". When construction will be completed we do not know at the moment. But it appears that the building is mostly already built.

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Scandal In Sunset Park

After a hiatus of a week or so I find myself returning to focus on the blog in the midst of a major scandal at one of the local non-profits that is heavily tied to some of our major politicos in our nabe. The story is rife with profligate spending of taxpayer money, bribes and payoff of no show jobs. One has to wonder who else is involved and who will be brought up on the net. It seems that both the state attorney general and the Brooklyn district attorney are investigating the goings on at the Evelyn Douglin Center for Serving People in Need (SPIN) of Sunset Park. Let's see if the fishing expedition traps a wider net or is abandoned if some of our local representatives in government are implicated. It's wait and see time as we await with baited breath the results of these investigations. One has to wonder how a non profit that receives the largesse of taxpayer money with the aid of our local politicians managed to avoid the radar after all these years. Mind you, non of this would have come to light had not someone who worked there blown the whistle. Maybe it may be time to do an audit of all the other non profits that abound in our nabe. That of course will never happen. The Daily News has had ample coverage in the last two days with one story here and another one here.

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Chinese New Year Celebrations mostly a success With Notable Absences

The celebrations of the Year of the Rat/Mouse went off as scheduled on Sunday. At peak time 8th Avenue was packed as tightly as Times Square on New Year's Eve. The celebration lasted a little over the scheduled three hours as such things are wont to do. However, unlike last year there were some people who were conspicuous by their absence. The borough president sent a representative, our own Council person Sarah Gonzales was missing in action sending a minor functionary of her office. Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez was missing as well as was our assemblyman Felix Ortiz. Most of these characters including the district attorney Charles Hynes who attended last year were missing. In fact, what one would consider all the major political players in Sunset Park were out of sight, but not out of mind.

Should the Chinese community consider this a slight? What changed from last year to this one to see such absence? Vincent Gentile was here last year and this one. He probably didn't get invited to the party the others must have been attending to warrant their absence. Of course he represents Bay Ridge where rumor has it a few Chinese live as well. Present this year was Peter Abate who I don't remember seeing last year. He represents mostly Bensonhurst which has a growing Chinese population that is almost rivaling that of Sunset Park in size.

The weather under the command of Mother Nature cooperated in allowing the Suns to shine during the time. The festivities were very delightful with school children performing traditional songs and dances and a very impressive Kung Fu demonstration as a prelude to five teams of Lion Dancers performing at the climax of the presentation. Neeedless to say there was color everywhere. A photographer's eye candy to be had.

Paul Mak was gracious enough to allow me a great vantage point for me to shoot some photographs as he did last year. I managed to pull off some 500 shots and will post the better ones when time permits in the coming days. All in all a great time was had by all. All our parties should be as well orchestrated and organized.

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Foster Parents Needed

Our local Center For Family Life is currently looking for singles or couples interested in helping other families within our community by providing a loving and safe foster home to children in need.

WHEN: Wednseday, February 13, 2008 @ 5 PM

WHERE: The Center for Family Life
345 43rd street
Brooklyn, New York 11232

Please RSVP Stephanie Ruiz or Karen Tesoriero @ 718.788.3500

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Tango Lessons for FREE

I am not much for dancing, but being an Argentine by birth I grew up around tango. I probably have most of the songs that Carlos Gardel ever sang in my collection. So while I was at the library I picked up a flier whose key word Tango caught my attention. So I figure, in a neighborhood that is heavily latin it might be of interest to my readers.

WHAT: Tango Workshop

WHEN: Every Saturday from February 16 to April 5 2008 @ 2 PM

WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Grand Army Plaza
Third Floor Parkview Cafe
For information call 718.230.2417

COST: FREE!!!! Everyone is welcome, arrive early workshop is on first come, first serve basis....

From the flier;

"About the instructor: Originally from Venezuela, Luis Alfonso Tarazona has been dancing since the age of four. Tango is hios specialty. He currently teaches an after-school program for the Young Women's Leadership School in the Bronx."


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Chinese Lunar New Year is Today- Year of the Rat

Today is officially the start of the Year of the Rat. All over 8th Avenue some stores are closed. Flower sellers will be on most blocks and some martial arts schools will be visiting the avenue with their Lion Dancers. Then on Sunday at 11 AM the big Celebration will take place on the corner of 8th Avenue and 50th Street. Be sure to bring your cameras for some really colorful images.

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Chinese New Year Preview 2

Here are some more photos of what you can expect this year at the February 10 celebrations. Some shots I took at last year's celebrations.

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Chinese New Year Preview 1

Here is a preview of what you can expect this year at the February 10 celebrations. Some shots I took at last year's celebrations.

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Store Closings February 2nd edition

Innovations Urban Wear on 5th Avenue near 40th street is closing it's doors for the final time tomorrow on Sunday. The owners have decided to go on to do other things, like open a restaurant serving Spanish food called Encuentro located on 14th street and 6th Avenue. They also own a carwash on 4th Avenue. They're not leaving the hood since they also own the building but they are closing their urban wear business to devote themselves to other ventures. So tomorrow the store will close it's doors for the final time. They will be missed, they had a unique inventory of high end urban wear that will be missing from 5th Avenue once they are gone.

The inventory? That will be auctioned off at a future date as soon as the goods are organized into lots. The auction should be a bargain for businessmen looking to get some goods on the cheap. The owners emphasized that the inventory will be auctioned off in large lots. Anyone interested can call Sam at 917-656-4676. Mention that you found out about it on the blog. Remember folks, you heard it here first.

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Store Closings February 1 edition.

5th Avenue Electronics a fixture on 5th Avenue and 52nd street for some time appears to be ready to pack it in. One of the owners I spoke to told me they could not afford the $21,000 monthly rent and a dropoff in business just didn't make the operation viable anymore. They are unsure at this moment if they will open anywhere else. The demographic changes and nature of the clientele has hit many businesses along 5th Avenue that in other times and with cheaper rents were viable. It remains to be seen who will take their place and what type of business it will be.

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Chinese New Year's Celebrations set for February 10

Chinese New Year 2008, the year of the Rat officially begins on February 7th, but since it's a work day the real fun will be three days later. However, expect lion dancers to visit the Avenue throughout the 7th weather permitting. If you happen to be there with a camera you might get a small taste of what trhe following Sunday will look like.

The Brooklyn Chinese American Association that sponsors the annual Chinese New Year's Celebrations on 8th Avenue have set the date for this year's parade on Sunday February 10. The ceremonies are slated to begin at 11 Am and last about three hours. Expect to see every major politician and local celebrity at the ceremonies in front of the BCAA headquarters at 51st street and 8th Avenue.

Last year thousands of people lined the parade route from 51st street to 60th street in a colorful and raucous celebration that included dozens of Lion dancers from various martial arts schools vying for attention as well as traditionally attired Buddhist and Taoist priests etc. If you haven't attended yet, maybe it's time for you to drop by. Bring your camera, it will be a very photogenic day.

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New Warship Made From World Trade Center Steel

A frequent commenter and contributor to this blog Escape From Sunset Park sent me the following via e-mail and suggested I post it. I am posting the e-mail verbatim. In a way, it does have something to do with Sunset Park and New York City and beyond. Never Forget indeed!




Meet the USS New York. She was built using 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003 , "those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence," recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. "It was a spiritual moment for everybody there." Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the "hair on my neck stood up." "It had a big meaning to it for all of us," he said. "They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back." The ship's motto?

"Never Forget"

And I may add, as they used to say in the neighboring nabe of Bensonhurst where I went to high school.

"Always get Even"

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