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Volume 43, No. 11

Friday, March 24, 2017

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BROOKLYN — ARE THE NEW YORK COSMOS READY TO GO BIG TIME?: Team Owner Says Brooklyn’s Big Enough for an MLS Franchise: Pictured: The Cosmos’ starting 11 pose for a team photo before a friendly pre‐season game in the Dominican Republic earlier this year. See story page 5. Photo courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Man Charged For Posing as Volunteer Lawyers Prepped for Immigration Employee, Citizenship Drive at Borough Hall They Help Permanent Residents Fill Out Their Applications Stealing $5,000 from 3 People Seeking Services By Colleen Long and Larry Neumeister Associated Press

Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Wednesday announced that a Brooklyn man has been charged with scheme to defraud, grand larceny and petit larceny for posing as an employee of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and stealing $5,000 from three individuals for immigration-related services he promised but never delivered. Please turn to page 3

FROM LEFT: Yamilky Crisostomo, Sarah Burrows, Brooklyn Borough President Brooklyn Eagle photo by Paula Katinas Eric Adams. See page 3.

De Blasio Protects Immigrants In this Jan. 30 file photo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio testifies during a joint legislative budget hearing on local govern‐ ment in Albany, N.Y. Federal im‐ m i g r a ti o n agents will not be allowed into New York City public schools until their arrest warrants have been verified and analyzed by city attor‐ neys, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tues‐ day, March 21 as a new policy to protect immigrant families. AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File

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Political Bullying Has No Place in a Democracy

emocracy is what makes the United States of America a great country.

When it comes to the office of president, a president must not blackmail others into making decisions that would eventually cause harm to others. People are not looking for a hostile takeover of government or something similar to dictatorship,

From the Desk Of the PUBLISHER PHOENIX photo by Paula Katinas

One should be able to make decisions based on one’s own knowledge and opinion of what is right. If someone, especially a public servant, believes that no matter what the subject is, that they are doing the best job possible, they are addressing valid concerns and their opinions are honest, no one in higher authority has the right to tell them it's my way or else. One must feel free to make decisions based on the facts.

People elect a government because of more than one proposal. Many proposals were made during the presidential campaign. But after a campaign, no one expects that everything that was promised will be enacted, although they do expect that some of the promises will be put into effect.

GUEST EDITORIAL

Ortiz’ Plastic Bag Ban Is Too Heavy-Handed By Raanan Geberer Special to Brooklyn PHOENIX

rooklyn residents and New Yorkers in general will remember Mayor Michael Bloomberg, our city’s mayor just before Mayor Bill de Blasio. Bloomberg’s tenure had many positive achievements, but he seemed to be overly protective of the citizenry’s personal and health habits. Take smoking, for example. It’s an established scientific fact that second-hand smoke is bad for your health. Bloomberg, however, seemed to take smoking as a personal affront. Not only did he ban smoking in bars and restaurants, which is understandable, but he also banned smoking in parks and on beaches, endorsed a bill to make retailers hide tobacco products in places where customers couldn’t see them, and raised taxes on cigarettes 58 percent to make the city’s cigarette prices the highest in the nation. Bloomberg’s rather intrusive concern for the health of New Yorkers met its match, however, when he tried to ban the sale of “big gulp” large-size containers of sugary drinks. An appeals court struck the ban down— opponents pointed out that grocery stores that didn’t sell prepared food were unaffected by the law, while restaurants, sandwich shops and movie theaters were victimized. I was reminded of Bloomberg and the large-size soda controversy when I read in February that Brooklyn Assemblyman Felix Ortiz planned to introduce in a bill in the state Assembly to ban all disposable plastic bags, of the type you might get at the supermarket, with the exception of bags made of “compostable plastic” (he introduced such a bill on March 7). 2 • Brooklyn PHOENIX • Friday, March 24, 2017

Ortiz’ introduction followed the state’s legislature’s move to postpone implementation of an earlier bill, passed by the City Council last year. That bill, which was much more widely publicized, would have imposed a 5-cent fee for plastic bags — with some exemptions, including bags used to wrap fresh meat, fish, poultry or non-packaged fruits and vegetables.

Let your elected officials take care of matters that are going to serve you and the future of our young people better. Think about what lies ahead. And no one should support a political party or policy because he is pressured or threatened by others. Democracy is a means for the people to choose their leaders and to hold their leaders accountable for their policies and their conduct in office Government is based on the consent of the governed. In a democracy, the people are sovereign and they are the highest form of political authority. Power flows from the people to the leaders of government, who hold power only temporarily. Laws and policies require majority support in the legislature, but the rights of minorities are protected in various ways. The people are free to criticize their elected leaders and representatives and to observe how they conduct the business of government. Elected representatives at the national and local levels should listen to the people and respond to their needs and suggestions.

—Terrence Lyght, Publisher, Brooklyn PHOENIX

The harmful effects of plastic bags on the environment are a proven fact. They are not degradable. While some are sent to recycling plants, others usually end up either being burned or being sent to landfills. Large numbers of plastic bags, or pieces of these bags, also end up in the ocean, where they can be mistaken for food by fish or birds. And if you look at any park within the city, chances are you’ll see some plastic bags caught in the trees. What the bag-banners also don’t understand, however, is that these bags aren’t solely “single-use,” as Ortiz terms them in his proposed legislation. Many shoppers, such as myself, use these bags multiple times before finally disposing of them. When I get a plastic bag from the supermarket or the pharmacy, I always use it later on as a trash bag. Thus, I’m already cutting down on the number of plastic bags going into the waste stream. To me, there are many instances in which the coercive power of the state is needed. Among these are fighting violent crime, stopping those corporations that discharge tons of pollutants into rivers, fining big-time tax cheats, convicting Bernie Madoff-type con men, cracking down on manufacturers who deliberately produce unsafe equipment, taking dangerous drivers off the roads and much more. But I’m not so sure that penalizing some ordinary person who merely wants a plastic bag to take a few containers of yogurt home from the supermarket is one of these instances. Such a move will only create widespread resentment. Rather than coercion, maybe we should try incentives. Give shoppers an incentive each time they use a paper or cloth bag rather than a plastic one — maybe 5 cents per bag. Give the supermarkets themselves an incentive if they order biodegradable-type plastic bags or paper bags rather than the typical ones. It’s called positive reinforcement. If enough people get the message, it will definitely make a dent in the number of plastic bags that will end up in landfills or in the ocean.

Founded 1972, the Brooklyn Phoenix is an award-winning weekly that covered Brownstone Brooklyn and reform politics for two decades. Full archives of the Phoenix are being catalogued as a special project of the Department of Library Science at Brooklyn College. Today the Phoenix has a new mission to become the voice of the immigrant community in Brooklyn in the new century. Publisher: TERRENCE LYGHT tlyght@brooklynphoenix.com Managing Editor: JEAN DAVID HUBERT jdh@brooklynphoenix.com (646) 683‐1864

East NY Man Charged for Posing as Immigration Employee, Stealing $5,000 from People Seeking Services Continues from page 1 Gonzalez said, “Not only is this defendant alleged to have stolen money, he betrayed immigrants who needed help. We will not allow scammers to take advantage of the current climate of fear and confusion in the immigrant community to line their own pockets while making false promises. Now more than ever, immigrants in our city must feel safe and know that law enforcement agencies are here to protect them. I am committed to preserving that trust and to prosecuting anyone who preys upon vulnerable members of this — and any other — community in Brooklyn.” Steven Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, said, “The New York Immigration Coalition commends District Attorney Gonzalez and his office for the arrest and charges against yet another unscrupulous provider of immigration services. In these terrifying times for immigrants, we have seen a sharp rise in schemes that seek to prey on their fears of deportation. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has been a tremendous ally to the New York Immigration Coalition and New York’s immigrant communities for many years. They are a key member of the Protecting Immigrant New Yorkers Task Force, and we look forward to continuing this close collaboration to ensure that our city remains a safe space for all.” The acting DA identified the defendant as Israel Torres, 57, of East New York. He was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Foley on an indictment in which he is charged with first-degree scheme to defraud, thirddegree grand larceny, fourth-degree grand larceny and two counts of petit larceny. He was ordered held on $10,000 bail and to return to court on March 29. He faces up to seven years in prison if convicted on the top count.

Gonzalez said that, according to the investigation, in April 2015, Torres allegedly met one victim whom he told that he was an employee of USCIS. The womantold Torres that her husband was undocumented and needed help getting his green card. Torres said that he could assist her in exchange for $3,200, which she paid him in cash. Torres did not supply a receipt for the payment and the victim’s husband never got his legal permanent residency. Also in April 2015, according to the investigation, Torres allegedly met another individual whom he told that he was an employee of USCIS and worked at 26 Federal Plaza. Torres told the victim that if she ever needed assistance, he could help her. The victim told Torres that she had her green card, but wanted help getting her U.S. citizenship. Torres said he could expedite the process and assist her with the paperwork, for which he charged her $1,000. She paid in cash, was provided no receipt and never received her citizenship. Gonzalez said that the investigation revealed a third victim whom Torres allegedly approached in March 2015. According to the investigation, Torres met the victim and told her he worked for USCIS at Federal Plaza. He asked her if she would be interested in bringing a family member to the U.S, saying he could help get the relative permanent residency. The victim mentioned she would like to bring over a relative from the Dominican Republic. Torres agreed to assist her and charged her $800, which she paid in cash. Torres did supply a receipt in this case. When the victim’s relative didn’t receive permanent residency or citizenship, the victim repeatedly asked for her money back, which Torres eventually returned, in part, in the amount of $300. The investigation revealed that no green card application, citizenship application or

related paperwork was filed with USCIS by Torres on behalf of any of the victims or their family members, nor was Torres employed by USCIS. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Fayola Charlet of the District Attorney’s Immigrant Fraud Unit, under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney José In-

teriano, deputy chief; and under the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney William E. Schaeffer, chief of the District Attorney’s Investigations Division; as well as Assistant District Attorney Patricia McNeill, deputy chief. —Information from the Brooklyn DA’s Office

Man Charged with Murdering, Dismembering Wife Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Thursday announced that a 42-year-old man from Prospect-Lefferts Gardens has been arraigned on an indictment charging him with the murder and dismemberment of his wife, whose remains have yet to be discovered. The defendant admitted to the crime, saying that he dismembered the body with a saw and removed the remains to trash cans. Acting District Attorney Gonzalez said, “The allegations against this defendant are truly disturbing and we are determined to hold him responsible for this barbaric murder.” Gonzalez identified the defendant as Phillip Martin of Linden Boulevard. He was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Matthew D’Emic on one count of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree manslaughter and one count of concealment of a human corpse. He was ordered held without bail and to return to court on May 4. Martin faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted.

The acting DA said that, according to the investigation, relatives of the victim, 43-yearold Diana Rodriguez, became worried in the second week of February 2017, after they had not heard from her for almost a month. They went to her and Martin’s apartment to look for her. Martin told them that she had left him about a month earlier, but gave differing accounts regarding her whereabouts. The relatives called 911 and reported the victim missing. On Feb. 16, Martin was arrested and subsequently made statements to detectives, according to the investigation. He said that he killed his wife around his birthday on Jan. 14 and then kept the body in the living room for about a week. He then dismembered the remains with a saw and removed the body parts with a laundry cart and garbage bags, dumping them in trash cans on the street, according to his statement. The case was investigated by NYPD Detective Erin Pignatelli of the 70th Precinct Detective Squad and Detective Joseph Perry of Brooklyn South Homicide Squad. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Joanna Lettieri, of the District Attorney’s Domestic Violence Bureau, under the supervision of Assistant District Attorney Michelle Kaminsky, bureau chief. —Information from the Brooklyn DA’s Office

Volunteer Lawyers Prepped for Citizenship Drive at Borough Hall

From left: Franklin S. Montero, Yamilky Crisostomo, Sarah Burrows, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Heidi Henderson.

By Rob Abruzzese Brooklyn PHOENIX

With deportations on the rise under the new presidential administration, the Brooklyn legal community is coming together to help those affected. The Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams are planning an “Embrace Your Hyphen Citizenship Drive” for Saturday, during which they are expected to help more than 150 immigrants, all of whom are legal permanent residents already, to fill out their citizenship application forms. In preparation for that event, more than 100 attorneys gathered at Borough Hall on Wednesday night for a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar designed to teach young attorneys how to help people fill out

the N-400 application form. “Navigating government is hard, and if English is your second language, it is unbelievable how difficult it is,” Adams said. “Attorneys are used to walking into government buildings, accessing the court and interacting with police, but to the average person it is so intimidating. What they are doing here is not just helping people navigate the immigration process, but showing people that despite their status and language that they are deserving of dignity and respect.” A similar event was held at Borough Hall last year, where volunteer attorneys helped more than 30 applicants fill out their N-400 forms. This year, however, organizers expect at least 150 people to attend. “There is plenty of work to go around, so we’ve tried to organize as many volunteers as possible,” said Sarah Burrows, the pro bono manager at the VLP. “We’re also hop-

ing that this can be a continuing project over the coming months and coming years.” Most attorneys who attended were young, but Wednesday’s event also included roughly a dozen or so more experienced attorneys who don’t practice immigration law, but wanted to help out regardless. Law school students were also involved, but will have a smaller role to play during Saturday’s event. “All kinds of issues revolve around this application — fraud, confusion, reluctance to actually apply for a citizenship — due to lots of misinformation out there,” said Franklin S. Montero, an attorney who participated in last year’s event and helped organize Wednesday’s drive. “For that reason, these citizenship drives are helpful and the more they’re done, the bigger benefit to the community.” Volunteer attorneys were shown the

Brooklyn Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

forms that they would be filling out on Saturday, and Montero took them through the forms page by page, explaining how they should be filled out. The entire event is streamlined so that attorneys, even the most inexperienced ones, will be able to take applicants through the process easily. Organizers explained that there will be supervising attorneys on hand throughout the event who will go over the applications afterward to check for errors. “When applicants come in, they’ll be prescreened before they see our volunteers,” said Yamilky Crisostomo, Latino outreach community coordinator for the borough president. “Volunteers will only be taking applicants who are eligible to apply for naturalization and have all of the documents needed to proceed. If walk-ins come on Saturday with more complicated cases, they will be referred to someone who can better handle their case.” Friday, March 24, 2017 • Brooklyn PHOENIX • 3

Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction Awards Honor Accomplishments and Leadership

City Councilmembers Laurie Cumbo and Jumaane Williams joke around onstage between presentations. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Andy Katz

Brooklyn Pubic Library Brings Together 7 Women Who Exemplify Chisholm’s Epitaph: ‘Unbought & Unbossed!’ By Andy Katz Brooklyn PHOENIX

“Our confrontation must be against women in the kitchen. Our confrontation must be against blacks at the back door and women at the bedroom door. Those bad, old days are dead.” Thus spoke U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm some 35 years ago in a speech titled “A Coalition of Conscience.” Were Chisholm — the first African-American woman elected to Congress, and the first woman to seek a major party’s nomination for president of the U.S. — to have foreseen the difficulties her spiritual sisters continue to have in fulfilling her goals — that the “bad, old days” aren’t quite dead as she hoped — would she have continued her quest to create a color-blind and genderneutral playing field?

Honoree Lori Knipel, attorney and state committee member for the 44th District, stands before award presentations

CEO and President of the Brooklyn Public Library Linda Johnson speaks.

City Councilmembers Jumaane Williams for the 45th District and Laurie Cumbo of the 35th took turns announcing honorees who, in addition to Perez, included the founding Principal of the Khalil Gibran Academy Debbie Almontaser; NYPD Community Affairs Officer for the 63rd Precinct Ronnette Benjamin; Joo-Hyun Kang, director of Communities United for Police Reform; attorney and state Committee Member for the 44th District Lori Knipel; Principal and CEO of D.C. advocacy group Impact Strategies Angela Rye; and Evelyn Ortiz, chief external affairs officer for Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow. The evening began with a benediction from the Rev. Naomi Louis: “May you heal those who are broken hearted, wipe away their tears, and God, may they have faith tonight!” As they have in virtually every political event for the past quarter, the Trump admin-

istration and its policies loomed over the presentations like thunderheads filling a vast Midwestern sky. Accepting her award, Almontaser evoked the Yemeni bodega proprietors who gathered outside Borough Hall to protest the president’s immigration ban. “I was so proud of them,” she said. Many had stayed open throughout the day to avoid disappointing their regular customers before closing and making their way downtown. “They showed how much they cared about the people in their communities,” she concluded. Also in reference to immigration policy, Perez said: “Mothers are being stripped away from their families and deported. I think about them. And I organized the march on Washington.” Cumbo said, “Our president has talked about how he’s going to restore law and order … by cutting billions from school and education!”

NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Aﬀairs Nisha Agarwal (left) with honoree Debbie Almontaser, founding principal of Khalil Gibran Academy. Unquestionably yes! answered the activists, political and community leaders gathered last Friday night at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Dweck Auditorium to bestow Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction awards on seven women whose efforts made special impact in their communities. Their roles ranged from the NYPD 63rd Precinct Community Affairs Bureau officer to the director of Communities United for Police Reform. “There is something great in all of you!” NYC Justice League co-founder and co-organizer of the D.C. Women’s March Carmen Perez reminded the audience: “There is no Superman or Superwoman on the horizon. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for all along!”

State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, poses with a colleague.

Honorees from left: Joo‐Hyun Kang, Carmen Perez, Evelyn Ortiz, Oﬃcer Ronnette Benjamin, Lori Knipel and Angela Rye. 4 • Brooklyn PHOENIX • Friday, March 24, 2017

“We are being told we will be deported, we will be denied healthcare,” added keynote speaker NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs Nisha Agarwal, also in reference to Washington’s new immigration policies. “But we will not back down.” This year’s event marked the fourth annual award presentation. Past honorees include Muslim political activist and Bay Ridge citizen Linda Sarsour, news anchor for PIX 11 Sukanya Krishnan, YWCA CEO Martha Kamber, and community organizer and Director of East Flatbush Village Association Monique Waterman. Remembering Chisholm herself, Knipel pointed out: “She was a woman who had what we call chutzpah! When she first came to Congress, they assigned her to the Agricultural Committee. She said, ‘I’m from Brooklyn! What are you trying to do to me?’” “I met her when she was running for president in ’72,” Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer told the audience. “What I loved about her … she was constantly doing things that people did not expect her to do.” “It takes a little bit of crazy to do the work we do,” said Perez.

Queen Geniuses and Sen. Parker Host 5th Annual Girls Empowerment Conference Brooklyn PHOENIX

On Saturday, March 18, more than 100 young girls between the ages of 14-18 joined state Sen. Kevin Parker and Queen Geniuses Founder and President Regine Roy for the fifth annual “It’s In Your Hands” Girls Empowerment Conference at Medgar Evers College in Crown Heights. According to Sen. Parker’s office, the event catered to young girls from across the five boroughs and had a full day of programming, including inspiring presentations, a panel discussion, live performances by local cultural organizations and five breakout session workshops all focusing on supporting students to take full ownership and responsibility over their future legacies. “A little bit of inspiration goes a long way. It is important to give young ladies a platform to confidently share their hopes, dreams and aspirations with each other,” said Roy. “They are able to develop a strong and purposeful foundation for themselves when given the opportunity to share their brilliance with one another. I am thankful to Sen. Kevin Parker for his continuous partnership and for making the empowerment of women and girls a priority.” Activist and Sexuality Educator Ericka Hart served as the keynote speaker for this year's event. Music industry executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders also supported the event by offering personal stories about their professional journeys and sharing powerful messages for the young women to internalize throughout the day. Queen Geniuses, Inc. is an educational consulting company that offers the “Reclaiming Your Throne” leadership development curriculum that engages young women in discussions around identity, obstacles, goals, love and sex, family and the media, according to the group. The series enhances students’ critical thinking skills, soft skills development and sense of selfactualization. With the opportunity for teenage girls to figuratively sit in their throne, they get to assess how they are governing over their personal empire, their lives. "I have been a proud partner since the inception of the conference, and I truly believe in what comes out of the daylong event,” said Parker. “Ms. Roy’s dedication and confidence in our collective ability to improve the lives of others drives her every year to produce a better conference for our young girls, and I am humble to be a part of such a timely and essential event.”

New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso, left, poses for a picture with players, from second left, Carlos Mendes, Jimmy Maurer and Ayoze Perez during a news conference in Brooklyn, Tuesday, March 21. The NASL soccer club was on the verge of shutting down before it was acquired by Commisso in December 2016. Their first game is in Puerto Rico on March 25, and their home‐ opener will be at MCU Park in Coney Island on April 1. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Are the New York Cosmos Ready To Go Big Time? By Scott Enman Brooklyn PHOENIX

A third Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise could be coming to New York City if New York Cosmos owner Rocco B. Commisso has his way. Last Tuesday, the Cosmos hosted a media day at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge where Commisso, along with Head Coach Giovanni Savarese, fielded questions from reporters. Commisso articulated his desire to leave his mark on the Cosmos by having the team one day join MLS. He also criticized the current format of American professional soccer, saying the country should adopt a promotion/relegation system, similar to what is used in European leagues. “The guy that bought New York City FC, interestingly enough, he also bought Manchester City,” said Commisso. “The guy that bought the Red Bulls, he also has a team in Germany. He’s accepting and he’s done very well by the way. [RB Leipzig] moved from the third to the second to the first division. It worked out very well. “Why couldn’t it work out the same way here? In my opinion, that’s probably the number one reason why American soccer has failed professionally in this country. This is an administered game, an Americanized type of game and American rules as opposed to international rules of how soccer should be played. It’s an international game.” The Cosmos currently compete in the

North American Soccer League (NASL), a second-tier professional soccer league. The United States Soccer Federation classifies professional soccer competitions into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III. Division I consists of Major League Soccer, home to the New York Red Bulls, who play in Harrison, N.J., and New York City FC, who play at Yankee Stadium. Division II contains NASL and the United Soccer League. There are no sanctioned Division III leagues currently. “All the teams that made investments in Europe including the most recent ones — the Chinese, the Indonesians, the Americans in England and so on — they all understood how the game was played,” said Commisso. “Nobody guaranteed them that as a result of making a multi-hundreds of million-dollar investment … that they may not get relegated tomorrow. “Typically, when you go into business like I do, you accept competition as being part of the game and you have to compete. Here, competition is administered by some god up there that says it is what it is and that’s the way it’s going to be … Look, I’m not ready to delve into this because I’m sure that in less than 24 hours all of the shotguns will be after me.” Commisso referenced the new expansion MLS side Minnesota United and how the team was only allowed to enter the MLS due to their wealth. He alluded to the fact that because the team lost its first two games 5-1 and 6-1 respectively, that they aren’t quite competitive enough for the league.

Last season, Minnesota United finished 5th in the NASL combined playoffs standings with a total of 41 points, compared to the Cosmos' league-leading 65 points. Under a promotion/relegation system, the Cosmos would have been promoted to MLS for winning the league, while Minnesota United would have stayed in NASL. However, because Minnesota United was able to secure a $150 million soccer-specific stadium and pay a hefty expansion fee, it was allowed to join MLS. For the Cosmos to make the jump to the MLS under the league’s current rules, they would need a soccer specific stadium that is much larger than their current home at Coney Island’s MCU Park, the longtime home to the Brooklyn Cyclones. Rumors have circulated about a stadium being built in Flushing, Queens near Citi Field where the New York Mets play. In addition to fielding questions from the press, the Cosmos 2017 squad was introduced, the team showcased their new kits and team representatives articulated the team’s expectations for the upcoming spring and fall seasons. The Cosmos have won eight NASL championships, including last season, and three times in the last four years. The Cosmos are one of the most storied franchises in sports history, having been led by Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, who is undeniably regarded as the greatest athlete to ever play the Beautiful Game. Other notable players include Italian striker Giorgio Chinaglia and West German defender Franz Beckenbauer. The team kicks off its home opener on April 1 at 7 p.m. against Miami FC.

Parker: Democrats Trying to Save Health Care in New York State By Paula Katinas Brooklyn PHOENIX

As President Donald Trump and the Republican leadership in Congress move toward repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Democrats in the New York state Senate are working on a plan to ensure that the state’s residents will still be able to get insurance coverage. Regine Roy, founder of Queen Geniuses, and state Sen. Kevin Parker at the “It’s In Your courtesy of Sen. Parker’s oﬃce Hands” event.

State Sen. Kevin Parker (DFlatbush-East Flatbush) and

members of the state Senate Democratic Conference are proposing legislation aimed at helping New Yorkers who might be in danger of losing insurance as a result of a rollback of Medicaid expansion, the loss of federal credits to purchase insurance or the elimination of a program for low-income residents who are not eligible for Medicaid. Parker estimated that approximately 2.7 million New Yorkers would fall into one of those categories. The Democrats’ plan, called the Protection Against Repeal Bill, calls for the creation of a single-payer health system that all New York state residents could enter. The legislation would en-

shrine the health insurance exchange created under the Affordable Care Act as a public benefit corporation that would continue to allow New Yorkers to compare and purchase affordable health insurance. Since the exchange went live in 2013, New York state’s rate of uninsured individuals dropped from 10 percent to 5 percent, according to officials, who said 3.6 million New Yorkers have obtained health insurance through the exchange. The Protection Against Repeal Bill also seeks to ensure that health insurance protections provided under the ACA would remain in effect in New York State even if the ACA is repealed. “The legislative package pro-

posed today by our conference aimed at preserving health care coverage for New Yorkers is essential, especially in this day and age of exclusionary policies coming out of Washington,” Parker said in a statement. The ACA has provided millions of working families in New York with lifesaving health care, according to Parker, who said it is imperative “that we continue to protect their rights, despite any plans President Trump or any coalition may have to strip health care from New York state residents.” Claudya C. Verdiner, site director at Flatbush Family Health Center at NYU Langone, called health insurance “a vital aspect of everyday life.”

Thursday, March 24, 2017 • Brooklyn PHOENIX • 5

NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS 11201

HJM LIVINGSTON MANAGEMENT LLC

Notice of Formation of HJM Livingston Management LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/10/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 199 State Street, #9B, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148108

WILSONBUILT DESIGNS LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: WILSONBUILT DESIGNS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/20/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is The LLC, 161 Remsen St. #6B Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Purpose/ character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148314

MONTAGUE MARKET TECHNOLOGY LLC

Notice of Formation of Montague Market Technology LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/22/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 195 Montague St., 14th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148407

STBI, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: STBI, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/8/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is The Llc, 60 Remsen Street, #10b Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148537

CSN BERGEN, LLC

Notice of Formation of CSN BERGEN, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/8/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 45 Main St., Ste. 711, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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SAGE POINT EQUITIES LLC

Notice of Formation of Sage Point Equities LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/28/16. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1465A Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148106

MARCO TRADING LLC Notice of Formation of Marco Trading LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 9/1/16. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3008 Ave L, Ste 2RR, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148354

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EXCELSIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: EXCELSIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/05/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Edgard Hernandez, 340 South 3rd Street Suite C5 Brooklyn, NY, 11211. Purpose/ character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #147956

DAZZLE DESIGN, LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: DAZZLE DESIGN, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/14/2016. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Dazzle Design, LLC, 145 Borinquen Place, Apt. 13, Brooklyn, NY, 11211. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #146776

KYLE-CHRISTIAN LLC

KT153 HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice of Formation of Kyle-Christian LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/22/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Kyle Christian R. Andal, 970 St. Marks Avenue, #1C, Brooklyn, NY 11213. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of KT153 HOLDINGS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/27/17. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 92 Fifteenth St., Brooklyn, NY 11215. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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11214

AM REALTY & BUILDING MANAGEMENT LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: AM REALTY & BUILDING MANAGEMENT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/28/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Ali Minhas, 284 Bay 17th Street #1c Brooklyn, NY, 11214. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148482

118 VAN BUREN, LLC 118 VAN BUREN, LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 03/07/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mohammad Mujalli, 1811 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148588

STERLING BLACKSTONE, LLC STERLING BLACKSTONE, LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 03/07/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mohammad Mujalli, 1811 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148590

11215

MASSO NYC LLC

MASSO NYC LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 02/13/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Ronald E. Masso Ferret, 1630 8th Ave., Apt 1, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148039

VICTOR LIMARDO, LLC

569 EASTERN PKWY LLC 569 EASTERN PKWY LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 1/24/2017. Off. Loc.: Kings Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Zeqing Fan, 157 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #148551

ETB INVESTORS, LLC ETB INVESTORS, LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 03/09/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Devan Bailey, 202 8th Street, Apt 3D, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148882

11217

ICE CREAM SUNDAYS LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: ICE CREAM SUNDAYS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/1/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Justin Hoyng, 31 Park Place, Apt 4 Brooklyn, NY, 11217. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148499

11220

BORN & RAISED NYC, LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 02/28/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Richard Cruz, 5306 4th Avenue, Ste 1-A, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148404

LOGITA CONSULTING, LLC

Notice of Formation of KOREAN KOOKERY LLC Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/23/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 630 Flushing Ave., 8th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of Beaucaire-Gerard LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/22/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Beaucaire Gerard R. Andal, 970 St. Marks Avenue, #1C, Brooklyn, NY 11213. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: VICTOR LIMARDO, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/24/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is The LLC, 458 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11215. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

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11206

KOREAN KOOKERY LLC

11213

BEAUCAIREGERARD LLC

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11225

Notice of Formation of MAY 11, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/14/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Romina Manenti, 389 Greene Ave., 1st Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11216. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: CAPITULUM LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/11/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is John Michael Cohan, 308 Lincoln Road 2l Brooklyn, NY, 11225. Purpose/ character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

CAPITULUM LLC

MAY 11, LLC

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11221

KERNING HOUSE PICTURES, LLC

Notice of Formation of Kerning House Pictures, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/3/16. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Nashwa Zaman, 558 Gates Avenue, #3, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Purpose: any lawful activity. #147906

11222

MSFK LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: MSFK LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/17/2009. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is MSFK, 311 Troutman Street, 3L, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #147766

HELLO NERDY LLC Hello Nerdy LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/10/17. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Steve Sonnes, 100 Dupont St., Brooklyn, NY 11222. General Purpose. #148005

BORN & RAISED NYC, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: LOGITA CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/6/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Logita Consulting, LLC, 235 51st St, Fl 2 Brooklyn, NY, 11220. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

#148777

11216

PAGS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PAGS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/13/2016. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is C/o Sabaj Law, Pc, 121a Nassau Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11222. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

#147892

WELL RESERVED LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: WELL RESERVED LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/28/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Jenniffer Mirley Willis & Tatyana Sinn, 343 Maple Street, Apt 1 Brooklyn, NY, 11225. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148477

ICON PICTURES, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: ICON PICTURES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/4/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is The LLC, 2121 Beekman Place #6I Brooklyn, NY, 11225. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148514

PINKYZ LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PINKYZ LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/1/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Latoya Jackson-borris, 10 Midwood St, 2D Brooklyn, NY, 11225. Purpose/ character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148800

11228

MDRN, LLC

Notice of Formation of J & J INVESTORS LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/2/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 360 Kingsland Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: MDRN, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/10/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

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J & J INVESTORS LLC

NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS HU LEGACY REALTY LLC

1002 STERLING LLC

Hu Legacy Realty LLC Arts of Org ﬁled with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 2/15/17. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8403 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228. General Purposes. #148119

DEL SOL NEW YORK, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: DEL SOL NEW YORK, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/19/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148160

KICKASH CONSULTING, LLC

KICKASH CONSULTING, LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 02/03/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Reg Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148884

11219

1250 38TH STREET REALTY LLC

1250 38th Street Realty LLC Arts of Org ﬁled with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 1/20/17. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 970 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. General Purposes. #148472

11231

NIKKI BERRY DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Nikki Berry Design Studio, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/03/2016. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 204 Huntington ST APT 2C Brooklyn, NY, 11231. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of Formation of 1002 Sterling LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/5/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 185 Van Dyke Street, Ste. 205, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148617

11233

TBGFEB1 LLC

Notice of Formation of TBGFEB1 LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/1/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: TBG Funding LLC, 3839 Flatlands Ave., Ste. 201, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148569

BLOO CAR SERVICE L.L.C.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: BLOO CAR SERVICE L.L.C.. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/20/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Jorge Canaveral, 209 Sumpter Street, 3l Brooklyn, NY, 11233. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148019

583 HART LLC

583 Hart LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/14. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Elevation Holdings LLC, 308 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11233. General Purpose. #148762

11234

BEL COMMUNITY HOUSING LLC

Notice of Formation of BEL Community Housing LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/10/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Brisa Evergreen LLC, 2009 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148773

BEL COMMUNITY HOUSING MANAGER LLC

Notice of Formation of BEL Community Housing Manager LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Brisa Evergreen LLC, 2009 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148775

360 COURT ST LLC

360 COURT ST LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 01/10/2017. Off. Loc.: Kings Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC 2334 National Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #147973

CHAOS BUILT LLC

CHAOS BUILT LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 01/26/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rachel Cha-os, 1239 E. 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148051

TBGFCB1 LLC

Notice of Formation of TBGFCB1 LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/7/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: TBG Funding LLC, 3839 Flatlands Ave., Ste. 201, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful activity.

11235

2411 AVE X LLC

2411 Ave X LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/16. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 2411 Ave. X, Brooklyn, NY 11235. General Purpose. #148377

11236

TOOLKIT AUTO REPAIRS, LLC

Notice of Formation of Toolkit Auto Repairs, LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The Company, 1221 Rockaway Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11236. Purpose: to engage in the auto repair business and other related businesses including the sale of auto repair materials and merchandise and any lawful activities. #147921

CULTURAL TRADE LLC

Notice of Formation of 42 Ft LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/1/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 405 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn, NY 11231. Purpose: any lawful activity.

SIMPLY GARMENTS LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 02/21/2017. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Jamil Chahir, 2014 East 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: CULTURAL TRADE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/16/2016. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Christian Gomez, 1645 East 93rd Street Brooklyn, NY, 11236. Purpose/ character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

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42 FT LLC

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SIMPLY GARMENTS LLC

11229

405 MOTHER GASTON LLC

Notice of Formation of 405 Mother Gaston LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/16. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1989 E. 14th St., Brooklyn, NY 11229. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148248

11237

WOODLAWN SENIOR MANAGER LLC

Notice of Formation of WOODLAWN SENIOR MANAGER LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/27/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, Inc., 217 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148434

TAISHA COOMBS, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: TAISHA COOMBS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/14/2016. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is The LLC, 360 Linden St., Apt. 3 Brooklyn, NY, 11237. Purpose/ character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148468

WOODLAWN SENIOR LIVING LLC

Notice of Formation of Woodlawn Senior Living LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/28/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, c/o Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council, Inc., 217 Wyckoff Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148565

133 FDB MANAGER LLC

Notice of Formation of 133 FDB Manager LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o ELH Mgmt. LLC, 16 Court Street, Ste. 800, Brooklyn, NY 11241. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148781

11249

SMORGASBURG EVENTS LLC

Notice of Formation of SMORGASBURG EVENTS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/21/17. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 1000 Dean St., Ste. 400, Brooklyn, NY 11238. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #148390

11241

133 FDB LLC

Notice of Formation of NORTH FORK ONE LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/01/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Paracorp Incorporated, 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr. #200, Sacramento, CA 95833-3509. Purpose: any lawful activities. #148803

CHAINED FOR LIFE LLC

Notice of Formation of Chained for Life LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/31/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 103 N. 8th St., #1, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Purpose: any lawful activities. #147919

CHRIS YOON DESIGN NYC, LLC

Chris Yoon Design NYC, LLC Arts of Org ﬁled with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 2/6/17. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 144 N 8th St, #6D, Brooklyn, NY 11249. General Purposes. #148043

PSH ST NICHOLAS LP

PSH ST NICHOLAS LP, Articles of Org. ﬁled N.Y. Sec. of State (SSNY) November 17, 2016. Ofﬁce in Kings Co. at C/O Patoma Inc, 144 North 7th Street Suite 408, Brooklyn, NY 11249. SSNY desig. agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Patoma Inc, 144 North 7th Street Suite 408, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #148337

PSH MADISON LP

PSH MADISON LP, Articles of Org. ﬁled N.Y. Sec. of State (SSNY) November 16, 2016. Ofﬁce in Kings Co. at C/O Patoma Inc, 144 North 7th Street Suite 408, Brooklyn, NY 11249. SSNY desig. agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Patoma Inc, 144 North 7th Street Suite 408, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #148339

11238

NORTH FORK ONE LLC

GC MANZOLILLO PROPERTIES, LLC

GC MANZOLILLO PROPERTIES, LLC, Arts. of Org. ﬁled with the SSNY on 07/20/2016. Ofﬁce loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 218 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Reg Agent: Giovanni Manzolillo, 218 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #148402

THE RAHBAR GROUP PLLC

Notice of Formation of 133 FDB LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o ELH Mgmt. LLC, 16 Court Street, Ste. 800, Brooklyn, NY 11241. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of Formation of The Rahbar Group PLLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/24/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 915 Broadway, Ste. 802, NY, NY 10010, Attn: Peter Rahbar. Purpose: practice the profession of law.

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#148409

DARK GATE GAMES LLC

Notice of Formation of Dark Gate Games LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/10/15. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rocket Lawyer Corporate Services LLC, 90 State St., Ste. 700 Box 80, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activities. #148805

685 ST. JOHNS PLACE LLC

685 ST. JOHNS PLACE LLC Articles of Org. ﬁled NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/28/2017. Ofﬁce in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 685 St. Johns Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11216, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #148850

00984

N3J FITNESS LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: N3J FITNESS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/17/2017. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is Jose Tous, Po Box 3103 Carolina, PR, 00984. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #148888

07083

JRM MULBERRY LLC

JRM Mulberry LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/13/17. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 701 Lehigh Ave., Union, NJ 07083. General Purpose. #148113

07601

2569 OCEAN AVENUE LLC

2569 Ocean Avenue LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/11/17. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to c/o Jehee Choi, 80 W. Franklin St., 1st Fl., Hackensack, NJ 07601. General Purpose. #147947

10003

132 HART STREET LLC

132 Hart Street LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/27/17. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to c/o Barrie Brown, 60 East 8th St., New York, NY 10003. General Purpose. #148375

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OUR WORLD IN PHOTOS LEFT: In this April 1, 2014, file photo, the recipient of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature Derek Walcott attends a news conference in Mexico City. Walcott, known for capturing the essence of his native Caribbean, became the region’s most internationally famous writer. He died early Friday, March 17, on the island of St. Lucia, according to his son, Peter. AP Photo/Kathy Willens

RIGHT: Sears signage is shown on its depart‐ ment store in Flatbush, Wednesday, March 22, in Brooklyn. Sears, once the king of American retail, says that there is “substantial doubt” that it will be able to keep its doors open. Company shares tumbled more than 12 percent Wednesday. AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews

NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS 10550

4801 KINGS HWY REALTY LLC

Notice of Formation of 4801 Kings Hwy Realty LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/5/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Atlantis Management Group, 555 South Columbus Ave., Ste. 201, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148771

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AM 15TH STREET LLC

Notice of Formation of AM 15TH STREET LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/26/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2 Blue Hill Plaza, P.O. Box 1571, Pearl River, NY 10965. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #148432

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BARUCH AND ACHSE HALBERSTAM FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, L.P.

Notice of Qualification of BARUCH AND ACHSE HALBERSTAM FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, L.P. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/06/11. Office location: Kings County. LP formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/27/06. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1479 53RD St., Brooklyn, NY 11219. Address to be maintained in DE: 160 Greentree Dr., Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Name/address of genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Cert. of LP filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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JAGR HICKS ST. LLC

Notice of Formation of JAGR HICKS ST. LLC. Arts of Org. ﬁled with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/7/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 131 W 21st St, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. #148792

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152 MERGERCO LLC

Notice of Formation of 1610 MergerCo LLC, name amended to 1610 LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/28/16. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Glenn A. Opell, Schram Graber & Opell P.C., 11 Park Place, Ste. 615, NY, NY 10007. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of 152 MergerCo LLC name amended to 152 LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/28/16. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Glenn A. Opell, Schram Graber & Opell P.C., 11 Park Place, Ste. 615, NY, NY 10007. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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160 EAGLE STREET LLC

Notice of Formation of 160 EAGLE STREET LLC Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/01/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Tuchman, Korngold, Weiss, Liebman & Gelles LLP, 6 E. 45th St., NY, NY 10017. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #148154

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CONTINENTAL 21R LLC

CONTINENTAL 21R LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 2/27/2017. Off. Loc.: Kings Co. NYLLCCO, LLC designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o NYLLCCO, LLC, 305 Broadway, Ste. 200, NY, NY 10007. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that a license, number “Pending” for liquor, wine and beer has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, wine and beer at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 570 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 for on premises consumption. Bravi Ragazzi BK LLC #148726

LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that a Restaurant Wine Liquor License for beer and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to permit the sale of beer and wine at retail rates for on-premises consumption at Chuck E. Cheese’s #522 located at 139 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. CEC Entertainment, Inc. #148603

LIQUOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1300630 for Beer and Wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell Beer and Wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at MR HAN INC, 705 59th STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11220 for on premises consumption.

104 BERGEN STREET LLC

104 Bergen Street LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/6/17. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Balsam & Goldﬁeld, 77 Water St., 8th Fl., New York, NY 10005. General Purpose.

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FOR CHANGES OF NAME PLEASE CALL KATRINA,

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF KINGS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff against ERROL FORRESTER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 24, 2014. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in Room 224 of the Kings County Courthouse, 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. on the 13th day of April, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. premises All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, County of Kings, City and State of New York. Said premises known as 1010/1012 E. 84th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11216. Tax account number: SBL#: 8035-45. Approximate amount of lien $ 678,837.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of ﬁled judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 8223-09. Julie A. Clark, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900

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NAME CHANGE NAME CHANGE PHILLIPS-TOLBERT

NAME CHANGE FERENCE

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 20th day of March, 2017, bearing the Index Number NC-000343-17/KI, a copy of which may be examined at the Ofﬁce of the Clerk located at Civil Court, Kings County, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11201, grants me (us) the right to: assume the name of (First) AYINDE (Middle) ALI (Last) PHILLIPS-TOLBERT. My present name is (First) AYINDE (Middle) ALI (Last) PHILLIPS AKA AYINDE PHILLIPS AKA AYINDE A PHILLIPS. My present address is 379 RUGBY ROAD, BROOKLYN, NY 11226. My place of birth is BROOKLYN, NY. My date of birth is January 1, 1983. #148896

NOTICE is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Kings County on the 28th day of February, 2017, bearing the Index Number NC-000242-17/KI, a copy of which may be examined at the Ofﬁce of the Clerk located at Civil Court, Kings County, 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11201, grants me (us) the right to: assume the name of (First) STACEY (Middle) LYNN DOYLE (Last) FERENCE. My present name is (First) STACEY (Middle) LYNN (Last) DOYLE-FERENCE AKA STACEY LYNN DOYLE AKA STACEY DOYLE. My present address is 34 4TH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11231. My place of birth is WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA. My date of birth is May 19, 1984.

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New Ally in Fight to Save Our Lady of Loreto

THAT’S STATE SEN. TONY AVELLA (AT PODIUM IN photo at right) standing shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the Brownsville Cultural Coalition and state Assemblymember Latrice Walker (fourth from left). Avella has joined the coalition and Walker in their campaign to win landmark designation for Our Lady of Loreto (above) and have the shuttered Ocean Hill church turned into a community cultural center. Read all about this landmark-worthy church — as well as one in Greenpoint that has been granted that protected status — in EYE ON REAL ESTATE, pages 710INB. INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Calendar Events March 21-27

Arts SVA Art Squad Come and see SVA students’ first public gallery exhibition. When: Daily, through March 31 Where: DUMBO/Creativebloch Gallery (145 Front St.) Image courtesy of Archestratus Books + Foods

Iggy Pop Life Class by Jeremy Deller Artist Jeremy Deller used the traditional life drawing class to stage a performative event with Iggy Pop as model and subject. This exhibition presents the resulting drawings along with works from the historical collections, chosen by Deller, that depict the male body, examining shifting representations of masculinity throughout history. When: Wednesday through Sunday, through March 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Where: Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun A show by William Blake. When: Wednesday through Sunday, through March 2017, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Where: Prospect Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty Marilyn Minter’s sensual paintings, photographs and videos vividly explore complex and contradictory emotions around beauty and the feminine body in American culture. Note: This exhibition contains sexually explicit content and may not be suitable for all audiences, including minors. Viewer discretion is advised. When: Wednesday through Sunday, through April 2, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Prospect Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway)

Archestratus Books + Foods presents “Stories My Friends Tell Me” on Wednesday, March 29. Priscila De Carvalho: Before Now An installation inspired by encounters with nature, the environment and the past, represented by Brooklyn Bridge Park. De Carvalho’s work offers a dynamic landscape narrative, an abundant fantasy garden of intricate flora, based on her own photographs and explorations of the park, as well as historical images of the area. When: Daily, through April 4, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Brooklyn Bridge Park (99 Plymouth St.) Liinu Grönlund: It Could Have Been “It Could Have Been” is a video essay — an associative collection of ideas, diary notes and dreamy images combining environmental issues and politics of recent years. The rat — an animal that is controversial, hated, feared and scientifically used — is in the spotlight. When: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Park Slope/Open Source Gallery (306 17th St.) Freedom See Sunok Chun’s first solo exhibition. When: Thursday through Sunday, through April 8, (Thursday hours, 6-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 12-6 p.m.) Where: Bedford Stuyvesant/Welancora Gallery (33 Herkimer St.) Susan Silas In this exhibition, titled “The Self-Portrait Sessions,” Susan Silas will present photographs, bronze and beeswax sculptures and two video works. When: Tuesday through Sunday, through April 9, 1-6 p.m. Where: Bushwick/Studio 10 (56 Bogart St.) Foundations A new sculpture by two mid-career Brooklyn artists for whom architecture has been a source of inspiration for many years. When: Thursday through Sunday, through April 9, 1-6 p.m. Where: Bushwick/Five Myles (558 St. John’s Place) Moving On Sara Erenthal shows paintings that illustrate seminal moments in her life. To the artist, the vividness with which her memory recalls them means that they were clearly central experiences in the making of the woman Sara Erenthal. When: Thursday through Sunday, through April 9, 1-6 p.m. Where: Bushwick/Five Myles ( 558 St. John’s Place) Hervé Tullet: This Isn’t Trash Wildly imaginative illustrator Hervé Tullet — best known for the beloved children’s book “Press Here” — opens the 2017 Tilt Kids Festival with the first-ever exhibition of new works in New York. When: Thursday through Sunday, through April 15, 1-7 p.m. Where: Cobble Hill/Invisible Dog Art Center (51 Bergen St.) Wait Watchers For this work, Haley Morris-Cafiero set up her camera in public

areas and photographed herself performing mundane tasks, later examining the images for critical or questioning body language from passersby. Morris-Cafiero considers this work to be a social experiment, engineering a moment when curious strangers become the object of scrutiny. When: Tuesday through Saturday, through April 21, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/United Photo Industries (16 Main St.) Do What I Want: The Experimental World of Arthur Russell Twenty-five years after Arthur Russell’s death, BAM Visual Art, Russell’s estate and Tom Lee (Russell’s partner) present a selection of materials belonging to the late composer, cellist and electronic music pioneer. This first-ever public exhibition features more than 150 pieces of original ephemera and reproductions, including a selection of Russell’s own notes, scores, photos, test pressings, show fliers and album covers alongside never-before-heard recordings from the artist’s personal working tapes. When: Daily, through May 14 Where: Fort Greene/BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building (30 Lafayette Ave.) Multilocational See multilocational artworks by Natalia Nakazawa and Cecile Chong. Multilocational is defined as “of, pertaining to, or being present in more than one location.” It subtly plays on the words multicultural or multinational, or “of mixed ancestry or residence.” When: Fridays, through June 25, 3-6 p.m. Where: Park Slope/Old Stone House (336 Third St.) Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern This exhibit takes a new look at how the renowned modernist artist proclaimed her progressive, independent lifestyle through a selfcrafted public persona, including her clothing and the way she posed for the camera. The exhibition expands our understanding of O’Keeffe by focusing on her wardrobe, shown for the first time alongside key paintings and photographs. It confirms and explores her determination to be in charge of how the world understood her identity and artistic values. When: Wednesday through Sunday, through July 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Where: Prospect Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) Forged Worlds This outdoor photography exhibition showcases work by seven artists whose photographic practices revolve around the physical construction of fictional landscapes. Installed on a fence beneath the Manhattan Bridge, this photo installation invites viewers to take a closer look and perhaps allow themselves to be carried away — if even for a moment — in thoughts and lands so strange, yet so familiar, so close to home. When: Daily, through July 31, 2017 Continued on page 5INB

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Continued from page 4INB Where: DUMBO/Manhattan Bridge (Adams Street, Plymouth Street and Anchorage Place) Truman Capote’s Brooklyn: The Lost Photographs of David Attie In the spring of 1958, a young photographer named David Attie was led through the streets of Brooklyn Heights and to the Brooklyn waterfront by an unexpected guide: 33-year-old Truman Capote. The images Attie took that day were to illustrate Capote’s essay for Holiday magazine about his life in Brooklyn. Decades later, these largely unseen photographs are being exhibited for the first time. When: Wednesday through Sunday, through July 31, 12-5 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St.) Next Stop: Second Avenue Subway Tracing nearly 100 years of history, the New York Transit Museum’s newest exhibit explores how the Second Avenue line fits into New York’s past, present and future transportation landscapes. When: Tuesday through Sunday, through Sept. 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday hours, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Where: Downtown Brooklyn/New York Transit Museum (Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street) Infinite Blue The works of art in “Infinite Blue” feature blue in all its variety — a fascinating strand of visual poetry running from ancient times to the present day. In cultures dating back thousands of years, blue — the color of the skies — has often been associated with the spiritual, but also signifies power, status and beauty. The spiritual and material aspects of blue combine to tell us stories about global history, cultural values, technological innovation and international commerce. When: Wednesday through Sunday, through Nov. 5, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Where: Prospect Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway)

Books & Readings

Eat, Drink and Be Literary — Maggie Nelson Genre-defying writer and 2016 MacArthur fellow Maggie Nelson works at the nexus of memoir, theory, poetry and autobiography. She is the author of the book “The Argonauts” and eight other books, including “The Art of Cruelty: A Reckoning,” “Bluets,” “The Red Parts: Autobiography of a Trial” and “Jane: A Murder.” When: Thursday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BAMcafé Live (30 Lafayette Ave.) Unbound: Rebecca Solnit with Teju Cole It’s the launch of “The Mother of All Questions.” When: Sunday, March 26, 6 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BAM Fisher (321 Ashland

INSET: House of Yes presents “The Poetry Brothel: Bestiary” on Wednesday, March 29. Image courtesy of House of Yes

Place) Stoop Series BRIC’s “Stoop Series” illuminates the arts and life around us in Brooklyn through artistic performances, presentations, participatory activities and dynamic conversations. Explore music, visual art, film, media, storytelling, comedy and other creative fields. There’s something different every week. When: Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BRIC House (647 Fulton St.) Stories My Friends Tell Me “Stories My Friends Tell Me” is a series hosted by Chris Cobb in which friends have five to 10 minutes each to tell an important story. When: Wednesday, March 29, 7 p.m. Where: Greenpoint/Archestratus Books + Foods (160 Huron St.) The Poetry Brothel: Bestiary The Madame presents a rotating cast of both male and female poets, each operating within a carefully crafted character, who impart their work in public readings, spontaneous eruptions of poetry and, most distinctly, as purveyors of private poetry readings on beds, chaise lounges and in private rooms. An immersive cabaret featuring live jazz, burlesque, vaudeville, aerials, painters, sketch artists and fortune tellers, with newly integrated themes, performances and installations at each event. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m. Themed costumes and/or formalwear are encouraged, but not required. When: Wednesday, March 29 Where: Bushwick/House of Yes (2 Wyckoff St.)

Educational Chinese Takeout Favorites Learn to recreate your favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home with simple techniques and all-natural ingredients. In this class, filled with tips and stories, explore a sampling of delicious dishes that celebrate the rich history of Chinese food in America. When: Thursday, March 23, 7-9 p.m. Where: Prospect Heights/Prospect Heights Brainery (190 Underhill Ave.) Creative Writing for Kids NY Writers Coalition invites you to write and share your story in this one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop. Participants discover the power of their own stories, gain confidence and a stronger sense of self and become part of a creative, socially conscious community. Writing prompts and other materials are provided; just bring yourself (for ages 7-11). When: Friday, March 24, 2:45 p.m. Where: Flatbush/Cortelyou Library (1305 Cortelyou Road) Beautiful Barks and Signs of Spring Get outside and appreciate trees. Embrace tree identification using bark, tree form and other dangly bits as clues. Search for signs of spring in the trees. Walks meet rain or shine. Exact meeting location will be sent the day before the walk. When: Saturday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Prospect Park Continued on page 6INB

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Continued from page 5INB Young Women of Flatbush In conjunction with National Women’s History Month in March, “The Young Women of Flatbush” panel event will be held to promote the empowerment of women living in Flatbush, primarily young women and mothers. When: Saturday, March 25, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where: Flatbush/Camba Beacon P.S. 269 (1957 Nostrand Ave.) Great Women of Green-Wood Join Green-Wood Cemetery’s celebration of Women’s History Month by honoring some of Green-Wood’s most influential women of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Led by veteran tour guide Ruth Edebohls, hear the engaging story of pioneering doctors Susan McKinney Steward and Mary Jacobi; abolitionist Abigail Hopper Gibbons; 19th century actresses Laura Keene, who was on stage during Lincoln’s assassination, and Kate Claxton, who continued performing during the Brooklyn Theater fire of 1876; and Isabella Goodwin, the first female detective in the NYPD, among many others. When: Saturday, March 25, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Greenwood Heights/Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th St.) Baby Boom Expo This is a fun-filled, information-packed, interactive event for all things baby. Hands-on parent and baby workshops will be offered, along with swag bags, seminars with expert advice (including from Brian the Birth Guy) and baby product demonstrations and samplings.

Che Malambo will perform at On Stage at Kingsborough on Saturday, March 25. When: Sunday, March 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: DUMBO/New York Marriott at the

Brooklyn Bridge (333 Adams St.) Women of Influence in the Business of Film This is a timely discussion about the under-representation of women in all aspects of the film industry and a celebration of the achievements of those who are challenging preconceived ideas about gender, pioneering change and fostering increased diversity in the business. When: Tuesday, March 28, 7-9 p.m. Where: Clinton Hill/Pratt Institute (200 Willoughby Ave.) NY Writers Coalition Drop-In Workshop Are you working on a memoir, poem or story and looking for some friendly feedback? Maybe you just want to put pen to paper and see what happens. Join NY Writers Coalition for a free community workshop. This writing group is open to writers of all genres — poetry, fiction, memoir, and anything else — and even to those who think they’ve never written before. Writing supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. No advanced sign-up is necessary. When: Monday, March 27, 3-5 p.m. Where: Grand Army Plaza/Central Library (10 Grand Army Plaza)

Family Fun

Tots Shabbat Families with 0-5-year-olds, plus siblings and caregivers, have a fun-filled introduction to Shabbat with songs, stories, instruments and dancing. Tot Shabbat concludes with challah and grape juice and lots of smiles. When: Friday, March 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Bay Ridge/Bay Ridge Jewish Center (405 81st St.) Eat, Learn and Pray Partake in breakfast and engaging discussions led by the rabbi. “Eat, Learn and Pray” will add meaning and elevate your Shabbat. Following the discussion and breakfast is an abbreviated Shabbat morning service. When: Saturday, March 25, 9-11:30 a.m. Where: Bay Ridge/ Bay Ridge Jewish Center (405 81st St.) Little Scientists: Science Kits For Toddlers and Preschoolers Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

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When: Saturday, March 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Sunset Park/Sunset Park Library (5108 Fourth Ave.) Wake Up the Garden Enjoy live music, garden tours and activities for kids — featuring classical piano with Klavier Sublime, Brooklyn High School for the Arts Jazz Ensemble and information about garden open hours for spring. When: Saturday, March 25, 12-4 p.m. Where: Boerum Hill/Wyckoff Bond Gardens (Wyckoff and Bond streets) Family Bowl Bring the whole family and get your bowl on. When: Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 26, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Williamsburg/Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave.) Underground Thrift Store The racks are bursting with the first look at spring items for men, women and children. Come and shop spring designer duds at gentle prices. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Underground Thrift Store features a curated collection of upscale and designer clothing and accessories for women, men and children, plus beautiful collectibles for the home, in the loft space in historic Plymouth Church. When: Sundays, through May, 12:30-4 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Plymouth Church (75 Hicks St.)

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Silent Film: “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” See this classic German silent horror film about the crimes of a sinister mesmerist and his hypnotized assistant. Live piano accompaniment by Bernie Anderson. When: Sunday, March 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Where: Grand Army Plaza/Brooklyn Public Library (10 Grand Army Plaza) Author and Activist: The Daniela Story Enjoy a film screening and discussion of “Author and Activist: The Daniela Story” by filmmaker Anton Evangelista, which portrays a life-affirming struggle to make art of civil rights, democratic equality and climate justice. When: Monday, March 27, 12:30-1:55 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/St. Francis College (180 Continued on page 12INB

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Sen. Tony Avella Joins Brownsville Cultural Coalition’s Fight to Save Our Lady of Loreto Here’s a look at Our Lady of Loreto in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville before Winter Storm Stella left ice and snow on the surrounding sidewalks.

Ocean Hill-Brownsville Church Threatened With Demolition By Lore Croghan INBrooklyn

Madonna mia! Our Lady of Loreto has a new protector: State Sen. Tony Avella. The Queens Democrat — and mayoral candidate — has stepped forward in the face of fresh threats by a Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens subsidiary to demolish the shuttered century-old church in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville. Avella has joined a campaign by the Brownsville Cultural Coalition and the group’s long-time supporter, Assemblymember Latrice Walker (D-Brownsville), that calls for the landmarking of Our Lady of Loreto and its adaptive reuse as a cultural center. Why has Avella gotten involved in the effort to save a church that’s not in his state senate district, or even his home borough? “I have a long-standing reputation of being a preservationist dating back to my days in the City Council,” he told INBrooklyn before a press conference he recently held outside the cast-stone church at 124 Sackman St. “A number of groups reached out to me [about Our Lady of Loreto]. When anybody asks me for help, I go.” Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corp. (POP), which is now threatening to tear down the church, was going to do so several years ago in order to build low-income housing.

INSET: State Sen. Tony Avella is joining state Assemblymember Latrice Walker in supporting the Brownsville Cultural Coalition’s campaign to have Our Lady of Loreto landmarked and adaptively reused as a cultural center. INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan

But following protests by Brownsville activists, the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation determined that Our Lady of Loreto and the rectory next to it were eligible for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. In 2010, the state organization crafted a letter of resolution saying that the rectory could be torn down and replaced by lowincome housing, but the church building should not be torn down. Its continued existence would be the “primary mitigation” to make up for the demolition of the rectory. The state organization signed the letter of resolution. So did POP and three government housing agencies. Now, speaking of that letter of resolution, Avella told INBrooklyn, “The church has failed to live up to their agreement with the state. That is really distressing.” Avella is a Catholic, he told INBrooklyn. His home parish is St. Mel’s in Flushing, Queens.

‘A Gem That Should Not Be Destroyed’ At the press conference, Avella vowed to work with the Brownsville Cultural Coalition and Assemblymember Walker to get the historic church turned into a cultural center. Supporters of Our Lady of Loreto’s preservation want to make the historic site “a cultural beacon,” Walker said at the press conference. “Our advocacy, our resiliency will not be muted,” she said. Miriam Robertson, the executive director of Brownsville Heritage House, called out Catholic Charities during the press conference. “You have allowed the building to go into disrepair,” Robertson said, pointing to Our Lady of Loreto, whose lovely stained-glass windows have been removed and either replaced with plywood or left open to the weather. Continued on page 8INB

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St. Elias, a Landmarked Greenpoint Church, Is for Rent By Lore Croghan INBrooklyn

Holy moly. One of the most beautiful churches in North Brooklyn is on the rental market. There’s 7,100 square feet of columnless space available at St. Elias (Greek Rite) Roman Catholic Church, a post-Civil War stunner located on a landmarked block that’s part of the Greenpoint Historic District. There are also basement spaces that are 5,700 square feet and 4,000 square feet in size. The church was sold to a real estate developer and vacated by its congregation a decade ago. It’s at 145-149 Kent St. near the corner of Manhattan Avenue. The red-brick sanctuary has striped masonry around its arched doors. An eye-pleasing polygonal Sunday school is attached to the sanctuary. Continued on page 9INB

A rose window adorns the façade of now-closed St. Elias in Greenpoint.

INBrooklyn photo by Lore Croghan

Sen. Tony Avella Joins Brownsville Cultural Coalition’s Fight to Save Our Lady of Loreto Continued from page 7INB She’s one of the leaders of the Brownsville Cultural Coalition. Another one of the group’s leaders, Les Ford of Nia Theatrical Production Company, said Brownsville kids who want to grow up to be sculptors, playwrights and dancers need a place in the neighborhood to call their own. And Our Lady of Loreto should be that place. “This church is a gem that should not be destroyed,” Ford said. Another coalition member, Louis J. Gallo Jr., said at the press conference that demolishing Our Lady of Loreto would amount to “artistic and aesthetic criminality.” Gallo is the New York State chairman of the Commission for Social Justice, the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America.

Landmark-Worthy Loreto The Brownsville Cultural Coalition is a group of neighborhood activists and arts organization heads, former parishioners and preservationminded Italian-Americans. Avella has been urging Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, CEO of the Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corp., to meet with the coalition. The Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens subsidiary has leased Our Lady of Loreto for 53 years with an option to extend the lease term to 99 years. “[I]t has been made very clear that Catholic Charities has not fulfilled its responsibilities to make good faith efforts to preserve [Our Lady of Loreto] and instead is hastening its efforts to have the Church demolished,” Avella wrote in a letter to Monsignor LoPinto and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. In a letter to Avella, Monsignor LoPinto said that it would cost $9 million to stabilize Our Lady of Loreto. The monsignor said the former church building will be demolished once a demolition permit is received, and affordable housing will be constructed on the site where it now stands. In a letter to City Councilmember Rafael Espinal, who reps the area where Our Lady of Loreto is located, Avella said Our Lady of Loreto is “eminently qualified to be a protected New York City landmark.” Avella added, “It would be a travesty were this incredible landmark destroyed.” Our Lady of Loreto, whose architectural style is neoclassical Roman Renaissance, was designed and built by Italian immigrants, and for Italian immigrants. It was a place of refuge from the prejudice of Catholics of

other ethnicities. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Italians were a downtrodden minority in New York City. They were often forced to sit in the basements or the back sections of other ethnic groups’ churches. Avella has a track record as a champion of ItalianAmericans’ cultural heritage. During his tenure in the City Council before being elected state senator, he was the founder and chairman of the first Italian-American Caucus of the City Council. The caucus fought against stereotyping of the ethnic group.

A $12,000 Grant From the Landmarks Conservancy Brownsville Cultural Coalition members are thankful Avella is their ally. “We feel very much encouraged by all the great support we’ve been getting from politicians and the community,” Ford told INBrooklyn in an interview prior to the press conference. “The community is solidly behind us.” Other support includes a $12,000 grant from the New York Landmarks Conservancy for a conditions assessment and feasibility analysis for Our Lady of Loreto, Robertson told INBrooklyn in an interview prior to the press conference. The grant was awarded on the condition that the coalition gets access to the church building. Robertson said the Landmarks Conservancy has also lined up possible funding for the creation of the cultural center. There is already an enormous amount of affordable housing in Brownsville, including New York City Housing Authority developments, Robertson said. “When you’ve got affordable housing, you need amenities,” she pointed out. “A cultural center brings economic development. If you’ve got a cultural center, it brings more restaurants and other cultural things,” she said. “With change coming to Brownsville, this building is a focal point. By preserving it, we can keep a sense of history, which represents the past, and bring a sense of hope, which represents the present and the future. “This church is meant to be saved,” Robertson added. “The fact it is still standing is divine intervention.”

INSET: This statue of Our Lady of Loreto stands outside the now-closed Catholic church that's named for her. INBrooklyn photo by Lore Croghan

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The Greenpoint Historic District, where St. Elias is located, is full of architectural eye candy — such as 144 Franklin St., the building on the corner.

Continued from page 8INB We’ll tell you more about the church’s historic pedigree in a minute. First we’ll fill you in on who owns it. In 2007 an LLC with Herbert Hirsch as manager paid $3.5 million for the church plus its next-door rectory, city Finance Department records indicate. The rectory building’s address is 143 Kent St. The seller of both buildings was St. Elias (Greek Rite) Roman Catholic Church. St. Elias had purchased the church in 1943 from the Reformed Dutch Church at Green Point, Finance Department records show. That’s not a typo. “Green Point” is spelled as two words in the deed.

William B. Ditmars Designed the Church The Reformed Dutch Church had constructed the handsome house of worship in 1870. The designer was Brooklyn architect William B. Ditmars, and the style is a combination of Early Romanesque Revival and High Victorian, the city Landmarks Preservation Commission’s 1982 designation report about the Greenpoint Historic District notes. The design included a 175foot spire that was never built, the designation report notes. The Sunday school portion of the church was designed by a different architect, W. Wheeler Smith. It’s meant to look like a medieval Italian baptistry. A historical footnote about the Reformed congregation that built 145-149 Kent St.: In an online posting, a commenter ID’d as DHM says that in 1937, the Rev. Benny Benson set fire to a Bible

while in the church pulpit and said, “If nobody is going to read this thing, you might as well burn it,” or words to that effect. Also, a footnote about the careful upkeep of the church building over the years: In 1992, the New York Times reported that St. Elias was honored by the Landmarks Preservation Commission for “sensitive repair and restoration” of the church’s façade and stained-glass windows. And a footnote about the Greek Rite faith of the Kent Street church’s former owners: It had its origins in CarpathoRus, AKA Carpatho-Ruthenia, a region between present-day Slovakia and Ukraine. It sprang up because of ninthcentury evangelization by Saints Cyril and Methodius from the Byzantine Church of Constantinople. The expression “Greek Rite” is a reference to this faith’s origins in the Byzantine Church. The worshippers are Slavic, or the descendants of Slavic people.

INSET: There are many eye-pleasing elements in St. Elias’s design, such as arched doorways. INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan

Mickey Rourke Gave it a Look Several Years Ago Now, back to more worldly concerns. The church building’s current owner, Herb Hirsch, is a developer with experience in converting religious buildings to residential use. Hirsch Enterprises Inc. transformed the Romanesque Revival-style former Parish House of St. George’s Church in Manhattan’s Stuyvesant Square District into The Abbey Condominium. Continued on page 10INB

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The polygonal section of this building is the former Sunday school of St. Elias in Greenpoint. Continued from page 9INB But Hirsch hasn’t done a residential conversion of St. Elias. Instead, at various times starting in 2008, he either offered it for sale or rent. In 2010, after Hirsch advertised the church for sale as a “Live/Work Mansion” with a $7.1 million asking price, the Wall Street Journal reported that celebrities including actor Mickey Rourke had checked out the property. At that time, condo conversion was under consideration as an alternative if the church didn’t sell as a single-family home, the Journal reported. Interior upgrades including excavation in a basement and the addition of steel beams and concrete floors would have then cost $3.5 million to $4 million. Two years later, Hirsch did make a sale — not of the church building, but of the former rectory at 143 Kent St. Purchaser 143 Kent Street LLC paid $2.25 million for the rectory, with Jennifer Dudley signing the deed on the buyer’s behalf, Finance Department records indicate. The Queen Anne-style house was designed by architect Theobald Engelhardt in 1889. See brooklyneagle.com for photos of the former rectory and other eye-catching properties on landmarked blocks near St. Elias.

This is landmarked St. Elias, a now-closed Greenpoint church that’s on the rental market.

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Continued from page 6INB Remsen St.) Second Annual Women’s Film Festival The first panel discussion at 11 a.m. explores the topic “Why Women’s Media Making Matters” and features Ally Acker (author, “Reel Women”), Debra Zimmerman (executive director, Women Make Movies) and filmmakers Thati Peele and Isabel Sandoval. At 2 p.m., Christina Raia of Seed and Spark will lead a crowdfunding workshop. Film screenings begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29 and run until a panel discussion on filmmaking as entrepreneurship. This distinguished panel will feature Stacey Holman (producer, “Tell Them We are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” and “Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band”), Lauren Magura (Cinematcher) and Lisa Russell (Governess Films, StoryShifter). When: Tuesday, March 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Wednesday, March 29, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/St. Francis College (180 Remsen St.)

Health Shape Up NYC: Saturday Sweat This total-body workout increases muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous simple moves to great music make it fun. When: Saturday, March 25, 1011 a.m. Where: Williamsburg/Williamsburg Library (240 Division Ave.) Move, Breathe and Feel Good: Sunday Evening Qigong A combination of sequences from Shamanic, Traditional and Contemporary Qigong. The last part of the class focuses on quieter seated practices, referred to as Neigong, which wind participants down for a good sleep and a new week. When: Sunday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Park Slope/C.A.E. (327 Seventh St.) Kids Movement Classes With Ilona Bito Share This class (for ages 7-12) builds on the fundamental strength, mobility, coordination and balance of young dancers through technical practice and creative exploration. A guided physical warm-up activating each body part in all directions introduces a broad vocabulary of steps, positions, skills and dynamics on which participants build each week. When: Monday, March 27, 3:30-4:25 p.m. Where: Bedford Stuyvesant/ Brooklyn Studios for Dance (210 Lafayette Ave.) NYRR Open Runs Whether you’re a first-time runner, a seasoned mara-thoner, or you prefer to walk, you’re welcome. There is no need to register in advance; sign-in takes place on-site. Open to all ages. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. When: Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m. Where: Prospect Park/Pier 6

Nightlife What’s Your Damage? Comics ruminate on the middle school humiliations, dating embarrassments and family dramas that haunt them to this day and make them the weird, wonderful people they are today. This month’s lineup: Langston Kerman, Patti Harrison, Taylor Moore and Matteo Lane. When: Thursday, March 23, 8 p.m. Where: Williamsburg/The Grand (647 Grand St.) Ready Freddy’s — A Live Music, Dance And Video Series An evening of improvisation, collaboration, video and performance. When: Thursday, March 23, 8:30 p.m. Where: Park Slope/Freddy’s Bar & Backroom (627 Fifth Ave.) DJ Questlove Presents: Bowl Train American music legend Quest-love is continuing his Thursday night residency at Brooklyn Bowl, accompanied by throwback “Soul Train” videos. His vinyl collection contains more than

50,000 records, giving him the ability to tear up the dance floor with the most eclectic sets of hip-hop, house, ’80s, rare grooves and a mix of everything in between. When: Thursday, March 23, 11:30 p.m. Where: Williamsburg/Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave.) Game Table Being an adult is pure chaos. Escape all your problems and come for an evening of food-related board-gaming all night. When: Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m. Where: Greenpoint/Archestratus Books & Foods (160 Huron St.)

Theater/Music Buzz Are we proud of our country for what it does, or are we proud of our country no matter what it does? What does it mean to be American? Busby Berkeley strives to make the ordinary extraordinary in his films, in which the American underdog was heroic. However, his repetitive themes of risk, reward and consequence make us ask the question, “How far should we go to show our loyalty?” With an immersive experience, it is our hope to present audiences with a fresh perspective on human instinct and causative action, under the umbrella of patriotism. We hope to spark a discussion which can create potential for social change. When: Thursday, Friday and Sunday, March 23, 24 and 26, 8 p.m. (Sunday show at 5 p.m.) Where: Bushwick/The Muse Brooklyn (350 Moffat St.) BAMcafé Lineup — Viva DeConcini Guitarist and composer Viva DeConcini is pure rock-and-roll. She’s produced music, burlesque and variety shows and is one of the few females to have been featured in Guitar Player magazine. When: Friday, March 24, 9 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BAMcafé (30 Lafayette Ave.) American Gothic, YNYC Mixed Ensemble YNYC will present an immersive and highly stylized performance dedicated to the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Tarik O’Regan’s 2006 masterwork, “The Ecstasies Above,” will be bookended by two loop-based choral improvisations, involving the audience in a meditation on Poe’s sublime and melancholic texts. When: Saturday, March 25, 7-8 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/Irondale Center (85 S. Oxford St.) Che Malambo In a thrilling spectacle of percussive dance and music, Che Malambo brings awe-inspiring precision footwork, rhythmic stomping, drumming, singing and whirling boleadoras (lassos) to the stage. Danced solely by men, the fiery malambo tradition began in the 17th century as competitive duels that would challenge skills of agility, strength and zapeteo — the fast-paced footwork inspired by the rhythm of the galloping horses of their native Argentina. When: Saturday, March 25, 8-11 p.m. Where: Manhattan Beach/On Stage at Kingsborough (2001 Oriental Blvd.) Indie Shuffle Showcase Featuring Obliques Office Culture the Colorines When: Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m. Where: Bushwick/Our Wicked Lady (153 Morgan Ave.) The Peter Pan Experience An innovative, fast-paced piece of physical theater about rediscovering the joys of play and shaking off the shackles of adulthood. Plucked from their busy jobs, five adult strangers find themselves in a world of nightstands and night lights — a world where your favorite forgotten toys appear out of nowhere, your favorite music thrills you to dance and the joys of childhood come flooding back thanks to the invisible magic of Peter Pan. When: Saturday and Sunday, March 26 (March 25 at 2 and 7 p.m.; March 26 at 2 p.m.) Continued on page 13INB

INSET: BAMcafé Lineup presents Viva DeConcini On March 24. Image courtesy of BAM

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Continued from page 12INB Where: Fort Greene/BAM Fisher (321 Ashland Place) 887 In this deeply personal one-man show, the apartment complex where Robert Lepage spent his youth — 887 Murray Ave., Quebec City, Canada — comes to extraordinary life via the renowned director’s signature use of cutting-edge technology. Inspired by Lepage’s inability to memorize a poem for a special event, “887” soon opens out into a wide-ranging journey into the realm of memory. When: Daily, through March 26 (March 21-25 at 7:30 p.m.; March 25 at 2 p.m.; March 26 at 3 p.m.) Where: Fort Greene/BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St.) Doug Varone and Dancers Doug Varone and Dancers return to BAM to celebrate 30 years of visionary work with three dances representing the past, present and future of the company. The program features a revival of the Philip Glass-scored “Possession” (1994) and the New York premieres of “ReComposed” (2015) and Varone’s latest work, “Folded” (2016). When: Wednesday through Saturday, March 29 through April 1, 7:30 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St.) Puss in Boots Adapted for the marionette stage, “Puss in Boots” is the tale of a cat whose master buys him magical boots, enabling him to speak. The production is performed in elegant 18th-century French style costumes and settings. It also features an original song score. For ages 3 and up. When: Saturday and Sunday, through April 8, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Where: Park Slope/Puppetworks (338 Sixth Ave.) 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips This new play tells a true tale of what happened when African-American soldiers met the townsfolk from Devon, England, when they

BAM presents “887” through March 26. were sent to their shores to rehearse for D-Day and the Normandy invasion. “946” takes its title from the number of casualties sustained during these bungled maneuvers. When: Tuesday through Sunday, through April 9, (Check websites for times.) Where: DUMBO/St. Ann’s Warehouse (45 Water St.)

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When: Sunday, March 26, 7-8:30 a.m. Where: Greenwood Heights/Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th St.) Historic Trolley Tour Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of GreenWood Cemetery’s permanent residents, plus see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn — and much more. When: Wednesday, March 29, 1-3 p.m. Where: Greenwood Heights/Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th St.)

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