Explosive launch: Year 2006 arrived with a bang, drawing thrill seekers to Grand Army Plaza where they helped welcome Father Time with a dazzling display of fireworks.
Thousands of boroughites made merry beneath Brooklyn’s famed arch as it pl
In a 6 p.m. tilt, the HS for Leadership & Public Service takes on the Landmark School at Basketball City 2. Could a game be more obscure?
In a non-league battle, Bedford Academy heads to Teachers Prep and in an all-Queens affair, Queens HS of T
Igniting the spirit…
Festive frolics had revelers making merry during a Christmas and Chanukah party presented by the Brighton Neighborhood Association (BNA).
Area residents shared in the spirit of the season and enjoyed a program of
Molloy
What makes Jorge Mora such a special player? Is it his ability to read the game, his mental approach? Or is it his God-given ability on the ball? Both. The two-time TimesLedger Player of the Year is that special combination that doesn’
Holy Cross
Mike Bishop became the fourth varsity coach at Holy Cross in five years and led the Knights to the city championship in just a few months. What more can you ask of him? Holy Cross is in his blood, having played and coached junior varsity
For the past 13 years, Joe Geraldi of Tasty Bagels has warmed the hearts and stomachs of local children with tasty treats and a visit from Santa Claus on the holidays. Kris Kringle made an appearance, not on his sleigh, but on a horse drawn wagon to take
Those magnificent men in their swimming trunks are at it again! Thrill seekers from the Coney Island-Brighton Beach Ice-Breakers embrrrrraced New Year’s Day by romping in the ocean off Coney Island.
The intrepid icicles seemed positively glow
The students of the St. Finbar School collected toys for the children of members of the armed services currently stationed in Iraq.
The toys were picked up by Theresa Mapes, Provost Marshal, Security Assistant, MP Nunez and MP Cartagena. Student
For the past 13 years, Joe Geraldi of Tasty Bagels has warmed the hearts and stomachs of local children with tasty treats and a visit from Santa Claus on the holidays. Kris Kringle made an appearance, not on his sleigh, but on a horse drawn wagon to take
To The Editor:
It hurt me, as it hurt this community, to read two recent letters besmirching Steve Barrison, president of the very active Bay Improvement Group. I have attended most of his inspiring BIG meetings- where all attendees are free to &
The Lictro and Pizzonia families hosted their annual Christmas Party for the children of the St. Finbar parish. They have collected donations from the community for over 25 years in order to present the children with free gifts, toys, movies, refreshme
The dorm, which was opened in the 1970s in response to complaints that homosexuals were being abused in the general population, will be converted into a general protective custody unit for inmates who feel threatened, the AP said.
18 gay rights and
The gunman, wearing a black hooded jacket, told those present in the store: “Everyone on the ground. Give me the money,” and then pulled out a stainless steel firearm, police said.
However, he and two other men fled without taking any m
Downtown Brooklyn was aglow with holiday spirit as area observers danced in the streets and Borough President Marty Markowitz rose up in a cherry picker to light a giant menorah as part of Chanukah festivities at Grand Army Plaza.
The illumination
A fire ignited in an engine of a British Airways Boeing 747 after Flight 116 departed at 11:20 p.m. for a flight to London, the paper said.
The plane’s pilot extinguished the fire from the cockpit by pressing a button, the paper reported, and
The man was later identified as Harry Clayton, 20, of 107-21 154 St., Jamaica. He had been shot one time in the head, according to preliminary informations, though police said they were waiting for confirmation by the city medical examiner.
There w
Hip, hip, hooray…
Father Time didn’t forget Brooklyn as he toiled around the perinatal clock.
As boroughites bid farewell to 2005, the pitter-patter of teeny-tiny feet was a definite New Year’s Day show at area hospitals, wh
The men, one wearing a green jacket and a tan bucket hat; and the other wearing a black knit hat and jacket handed a note to the teller demanding money, the authorities said.
The pair, each about 30 years old, fled with an unknown amount of cash, p
The Community Office of Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein was transformed into a Seaman’s Union Office for an upcoming episode for one of the critically acclaimed NBC Law & Order drama series, Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Law & Orde
A man approached her from behind and threw her to the ground, then snatched her purse and fled, authorities said.
Raymond Burney, 19, of 394 Beach 25th St., admitted to shooting Shamel Garrett in a train at the Beach 36th St. station during a robbery, DA Richard Brown said.
Burney is expected to receive a 25 year prison term at his sentencing Jan. 18.
Jung Su, 48, was found with $1,000 worth of counterfeit movies in front of 1756 Forest Ave. at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 28, prosecutors said.
She was charged with trademark counterfeiting, failure to disclose the origin of a recording and resisting arrest,
It wasn’t exactly Hawaii but neither was it the North Pole when the intrepid arrived aboard a processional of yachts, brrr-aving the relatively tepid temps for a New Year’s Day swim at Coney Island beach.
Daredevil members of the Coney I
The driver of the passenger vehicle, Gary Hernandez, was traveling northbound on 125th Street when he went through a stop sign and was struck by the fuel tanker, police said.
Hernandez was not charged with a crime, police said.
Igniting the spirit…
Festive frolics had revelers making merry during a Christmas and Chanukah party presented by the Brighton Neighborhood Association (BNA).
Area residents shared in the spirit of the season and enjoyed a program of
The burglars cut a hole in the roof of a commercial building on the 210 block of Northern Boulevard sometime between 8 p.m. Dec. 29 and 8 a.m. the next morning, took the money and then fled out the back door, authorities said.
The offensive writing Ðthe number 666- was discovered on the outer wall of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church at 30-44 Crescent St., police said. The vandalism was being investigated as a bias incident, authorities said.
State Senator Marty Golden recently met with the Webelos of Pack 313 of St. Anselm’s as part of their effort and work towards obtaining their Citizenship Badge.
One of the requirements is to meet with a local representative and learn about th
The Jewish hot dog?
Borough Hall was the site of Brooklyn’s first-ever latke-eating contest Dec. 27. And who took the spud?
None other than “Hungry” Charles Hardy, a retired corrections officer from Bedford-Stuyvesant, who d
That’s ‘ice…
Warm hearts did little to melt the frozen mammoth when the faithful flocked to Park Slope to help illuminate a giant ice Menorah.
The crowd-pleasing spectacle helped celebrate the Jewish holiday of Chanukah
The 62nd & 68th precinct community councils will hold their joint monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., January 17 at the 62nd Precinct’s stationhouse, 1925 Bath Avenue.
For more info, call Community Affairs PO Mike Mauro at 718-236-2501.
Bishop Kearney’s varsity volleyball completed its tenth consecutive season as Brooklyn Champs, with a league record of 132-0.
The season posed many challenges, but the team played well and welcomed the newcomers. Senior captain Maura O’C
The Jewish hot dog? Borough Hall was the site of Brooklyn’s first-ever latke-eating contest Dec. 27. And who took the spud? None other than “Hungry” Charles Hardy, a retired corrections officer from Bedford-Stuyvesant, who didn’t even
If you’re the parent of child attending a District 21 elementary or intermediate school, now is your chance to make a difference. The District 21 Community Education Council is looking for a parent to fill a vacancy that exists on the board.
The Guild for Exceptional Children held its first annual Community Leaders Breakfast at the non-profit agency’s main building, located at 260 68th Street. The purpose was to highlight services, promote dialogue, discuss mutual needs, encourage collab
The following is a list of local community organizations that are meeting in the near future in your area. If you have any information that can update this listing, or any comments pertaining to organizations not yet covered, call this newspaper at 718-61
A gastronomic tradition grew bigger and better as foreign-born students from John Wilson Intermediate School 211 took part in the school’s annual International Feast. Students from Africa, the Caribbean, the Far East and the Middle East shared food,
Vocal wonders: Delightful ditties ignited the spirit of the season as budding stars took to the stage for a winter holiday show at Public School 207.
The talented troupers captivated their rapt audience with sweet renditions of song, dance and poe
William E. Grady High School hosted its third annual holiday party for the children of Help 1 Day Care Center from East New York. The center, housed in a homeless shelter, is a residence for many of the children there.
The staff and students of Gr
In a continuous effort to bring the latest breast health information to community members, students and healthcare professionals, The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education (TMF) is pleased to announce the second lecture in its new Breast Health Co
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty today announced the 10th annual MulchFest, a citywide event where New Yorkers can recycle and convert their holiday trees
Just in time for seasonal festivities, Saint Edmund Preparatory High School entertained administration, faculty, staff, students and parents at its Third Annual Fine Arts Holiday Festival.
Audience members listened to the concert band perform Jam
Children from the National Dance Institute took the stage at East Brooklyn’s P.S. 235, 525 Lenox Road, at a high spirited mid-year performance. This is NDI’s seventh year of partnership with P.S. 235, one of NDI’S largest in-school programs
Holly-days: The young at heart tripped the light fantastic and made merry during a seasonal party at the Glenwood Community Center.
Members and staffers celebrated the holidays with a program of frolics at the bustling, bedecked facility, 5816 Far
SPACE COULD OPEN AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK
A longtime leader and a batch of new faces
By Bill Twomey
Saints Peter and Paul Church was established at the northwest corner of St. Ann
Comment.
By Bret Nolan Collazzi
The two men accused of fatally shooting Pelham Bay resident and Police Officer Daniel Enchautegui on December 10 pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges during a packed-to-capacity arraignment at the Bronx Supreme Court building on Monday, January 9.
Comment.
By Jon Minners
The economic vitality of the Bronx continues to be a priority for Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. , who was sworn in for a second term on January 2.
Comment.
By Bobby Ciafardini
Four hearts are healed, and a lasting relationship has been formed.
Comment.
By Jon Minners
Betty Bonta knows the ordeal residents of Southern Mississippi are going through. Having lived through a hurricane in the Virgin Islands herself, the administrator at Bronxwood Home for the Aged lost everything and through the kindness of others was able to build a life for herself again in the Bronx. Now, she is asking residents to help her fulfill a dream of her own and help her give back to those in need, still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Comment.
By Bobby Ciafardini
Home cooked meals go a long way during the holiday season, especially for those in need and those returning from the hard-fought war in Iraq.
Comment.
By Bobby Ciafardini
One of the leading voices for Con Edison in the borough for over three decades, Bronx public affairs manager Jeffrey Katz recently retired after 31 years of dedication to the utility company.
Comment.
By Bobby Ciafardini
A doo-wop band from the Bronx has added an unlikely character to the fold and is once again lighting up the music industry.
Comment.
By Bobby Ciafardini
The students at M.S. 223 are in the (play) money.
Comment.
Do you have a hero? A super hero that has inspired you all through your life? Well regular readers of this column know that my hero is Zorro. And I’ve followed the Fox’s antics from Douglas Fairbanks to Antonio Banderas; the first Zorro to th
The Federation of Italian-American Organizations, (FIAO), of Brooklyn is offering free employment services for young adults on Monday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. at IS 96, 99 Avenue P.
If you are a young adult between the ages of 14-18 and are att
Last week racks of unclaimed clothes stood in the front of the store amid a series of signs taped to the windows that said due to a family illness the business was being forced to close suddenly.
The signs warned that whatever was not picked up bef
Explosive launch: Year 2006 arrived with a bang, drawing thrill seekers to Grand Army Plaza where they helped welcome Father Time with a dazzling display of fireworks.
Thousands of boroughites made merry beneath Brooklyn’s famed arch as it p
Talented Public School 238 students took their show on the road – wowing the crowd – when they trekked to the Council Center for Senior Citizens for a holiday performance.
The starry-eyed bunch had delighted elders singing and toe-tappin
The long arm of the law turned into an embrace for the community as big-hearted cops feted local children with a holiday party at the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) facility in Flatbush. Police brass and officers from the 70th Precinct joined festive forces
The Columbian Lawyers Association First Judicial Department installed Arthur L. Aidala as its new president, replacing outgoing President, Richard Biaggi.
The installation ceremony was held at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South. In
& Lectures
Genesis Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center - Yoga for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Pre, post-natal and children’s yoga also. 102-19 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills. 718-544-5997.
REAL Life Program
Abe Stark Rink morphed into a winter wonderland as the faithful flocked to the Coney Island ice Mecca for a Chanukah celebration.
The Festival of Lights revel had members of the Neshama Center, 253 Exeter Street, donning their skates and making me
The 2006 New York City Parking Calendar is now available at the offices of State Senator Marty Golden.
The 2006 Parking Calendar features a listing of the 2006 Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspension Calendar for the new year. Furthermore, the ca
Classes
& Lectures
350 Years of American Jewish History - Conducted by Rabbi Gerald Solomon, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon., Flushing- Fresh Meadows Jewish Center, 193-10 Peck Ave., Fresh Meadows. 718-357-5100.
HFA/PDD Support Gro
The Sheepshead Bay/Plumb Beach Civic Association has changed its meeting date to January 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The group will hold its installation of officers at Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club, Emmons and Nostrand avenues.
For more information call
Auditions
& Rehearsals
Beari Productions - Auditions for the "West Side Story" on Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 63-70 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village. 718-736-1263.
Outrageous Fortune Company - Auditions for the
Brooklyn’s Rotunda Gallery returns with a new exhibition for the new year.
Exploring the visual realm of dreams, recollections, and fantasies, Emotional Landscape presents the work of 13 artists who understand the psychological power of place
A coin-operated glass-and-chrome wonder, Horn & Hardart’s Automats revolutionized the way Americans ate when they opened up in Philadelphia and New York in the early 20th century.
In a country where the industrial revolution had just take
BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange presents Elsewhere by Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance, a work in development; a discussion with the artist follows each performance on January 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. As a 2005-06 BAX Artist-in-Residence, choreographer Hummel continues de
As part of BAM’s 2006 Spring season, BAMcafé Live, the performance series curated by Limor Tomer, presents an eclectic mix of jazz, spoken word, rock, pop, and world beat on Friday and Saturday nights. BAMcafé Live events have no cover cha
Arts at St. Ann’s presents the Foundry Theatre’s Major Bang Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Dirty Bomb, a suspense comedy with magic.
The show will be in previews January 18-22, opening January 23. Performances during the
One World Symphony celebrates the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with an uplifting, thought-provoking pairing of highlights from two masterpieces of the operatic stage: Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito and Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
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Following the success of last spring’s inaugural “Eat, Drink & Be Literary” series, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the National Book Awards again host prominent authors for literary evenings in BAMcafé from January to June 2006.
Brooklyn Friends of Chamber Music continues its 18th season of concerts at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street, in Fort Greene.
January 22 at 3 p.m. brings performers Judith van Wanroij, soprano; Thomas Meglioranza, ba
Live music for young children returns to brownstone Brooklyn on January 15 when Concerts For Kids presents Suzi Shelton Live In Concert at SouthPaw, 125 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope.
Specifically designed for the playground set, the show will featur
Brooklyn’s own 651 ARTS’ 2006 Season (January-June 2006) brings together a wide array of Brooklyn artists, as well as internationally recognized performers, featuring ten dance, music and theater productions.
This season’s panoramic
Josh Max, best know for his band The Maxes, will make a solo appearance at Park Slope’s Night and Day club, 230 Fifth Avenue at President Street, January 12. Max had a busy year. This summer he put together an 18-piece band to headline at Central Par
The Brooklyn Philharmonic’s chamber music series, Music Off The Walls, continues its fourth season with a concert entitled Manufactured Landscapes at 3 p.m., January 15 in the Brooklyn Museum’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium.
The c
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Medgar Evers College host the 20th annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Come Share the Dream at 10:30 a.m., January 16 in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera Ho
Pratt Manhattan Gallery, 144 West 14th Street, an affiliate of Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, will present an exhibition that celebrates the current golden age of North American comics: “Speak: Nine Cartoonists,” January 20-February 25. The ex
In its fourth year, the Rhythm & BAM series kicks off with a rousing evening of praise music featuring inspirational recording artist and gospel soloist Alvin Slaughter performing selections from his latest CD Faith Life.
Praise Music will tak
Have you ever wanted to put your ear to the door at your child’s sleepover party and listen to what the kids are talking about? Or have you ever wanted to ask your kids those taboo questions which you fear would not be answered openly and honestly? A
Celebrate the wonders of this snowy season at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Uncover how people and animals react to frosty weather in science programs this month. Don’t miss your last chance to see the Global Shoes exhibit, closing on January
The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the 15th annual New York Jewish Film Festival January 11-26. One of the longest running collaborations of two arts institutions in NYC, the festival will take place at The Waiter Reade
Special programs at the Brooklyn Public Library run throughout the month. All are slated to be held in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room of BPL’s Central Library at Grand Army Plaza.
— I Too Have A Dream: Essays In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther Ki
The Heights Players are celebrating their 50th season this year, marking the company as Brooklyn’s oldest self-sustaining community theater group.
The Heights Players year long celebration continues with a gala dinner dance on Saturday, Janu
The Brooklyn Public Library presents its series, Author Talks, held in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room of BPL’s Central Library at Grand Army Plaza. The talks debut the Biology & Society Series this month, which presents:
— Megan Smolenya
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special event at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on January 16.
Come to the BBG’s Palm House for a touching and beautiful annual performance of spirituals with the Great Day Chorale led by founder a
By Joseph Staszewski
Notre Dame's Megan Duffy believes the St. John's women's basketball team is easily the most improved team in the Big East. On Wednesday night at Carnesecca Arena, St. John's more than validated the senior guard's statement.
Comment.
By Dylan Butler
The St. John's men's basketball team's Big East opener was a comedy of errors and Seton Hall's Paul Gause was set up to be the ultimate court jester.
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Boys’ basketball
Bryant 99, Francis Lewis 53.
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