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Volume 43, No. 47

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Anti-Terror Squad Chasing Contacts For Brooklyn Man Who Made Bomb By Colleen Long The Associated Press

A man inspired by the Islamic State group set off a crude pipe bomb strapped to his body Monday in a crowded subway corridor near Times Square, injuring the man, slightly wounding three others and sending New York commuters fleeing in terror through the smoky passageway. Continued on page 3

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What Foiled NYC Attack Says About Lone-Wolf Bombers — See page 2 —

LEFT: Police oﬃcers patrol in the passageway connecting New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal and the Times Square subway station Tuesday, Dec. 12, near the site of Monday’s explosion. Commuters returning to New York City’s subway system on Tues‐ day were met with heightened security a day after a would‐be suicide bomber’s rush‐ hour blast failed to cause the bloodshed he intended. See story, left. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

GUEST EDITORIAL What Foiled NYC Attack Says About Lone-Wolf Bombers By Harry Bruinius, The Christian Science Monitor

hen New York officials gathered outside the Port Authority in Manhattan on Monday to discuss the failed subway bombing a few hours earlier, they expressed a city’s collective sense of relief. “It’s in many ways one of our worst nightmares,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But the “counter reality,” he said, turned out better than initial expectations and fears. “This is New York and we all pitch together, and we are a savvy people and we keep our eyes open.” On a packed subway system that serves more than 5.6 million riders, its cars and platforms teeming with shoulder-to-shoulder commuters every workday, many New Yorkers have long been aware of the havoc a single explosion could wreak. “Let’s be clear, as New Yorkers, our lives revolve around the subways,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday. “When we hear of an attack on the subways, it’s incredibly unsettling... Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals. Thank God our first responders were there so quickly to address the situation and make sure people were safe. Thank God the only injuries that we know at this point were minor.” Yet even as many New Yorkers express such relief at the relatively minor impact of the latest terror attack on their city, experts point out that both suicide attacks and those that attempt to hide homemade bombs in public places are rarely successful. Only three people sustained minor injuries from the crude, homemade pipe bomb assembled by Akayed Ullah, the Bangladeshi immigrant who lived in Brooklyn for seven years and carried out Monday’s failed attack. Stuffed with match heads and wired with Christmas tree lights, authorities said, his bomb, strapped to his body with Velcro straps, blew up accidentally and caused serious burns and injuries to his abdomen. Indeed, there has never been a successful suicide bombing on U.S. soil. And since 9/11, there has only been a single suicide attack in the United States, according to a database compiled by the University of Chicago — a domestic act of terror that did not involve warped religious beliefs.

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In 2010, a Texas man, Andrew Joseph Stack III, deliberately flew his single-engine plane into an Internal Revenue Office in Austin, citing the “greed” and “insanity” of the nation’s tax collectors. His suicide attack killed one IRS worker and injured 13. The worst terrorist bombing in U.S. history was perpetrated by Timothy McVeigh, the American domestic terrorist who detonated a fertilizer truck bomb in front of a federal office building in Oklahoma City in 1995, killing 168 people, including 10 preschool children. And even when it comes to the sort of homemade bombs used by Ullah, “these devices aren’t really sophisticated, and they often fail,” says Don Haider-Markel, professor and chair of political science at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and an expert in terrorism and counterterrorism measures. “And most of the failures you don’t even hear about, because they’re usually when somebody makes one and puts it into someone’s mailbox, or puts it in front of someone’s door — maybe it happens in Iowa somewhere, and it never makes national news.” In 2013, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev built two homemade bombs and planted them near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring hundreds. But most others were unsuccessful, experts say. In 2016, a husband and father from Afghanistan, Ahmad Khan Rahimi, who lived most of his life in New Jersey, planted nine explosives in New York and New Jersey, but most failed to explode. After one of his homemade devices blew up a dumpster in Manhattan, one New Yorker walking half a block away with his wife and two young daughters thought, “Oh, that’s all you got?” (That bravado was echoed by many New Yorkers Monday, including talk show host Stephen Colbert, who said, “You tried to terrorize New York and you failed. We’re stronger than that. The worst you did is make the subways run late — and the MTA does that just fine without your help.”)

In 2010, the naturalized U.S. citizen Faisal Shahzad, who trained with bombmakers in Pakistan, botched his attempt to explode a vehicle in Times Square. These were just the latest in a string of failures since the 9/11 attacks. In 2001, the “shoe bomber” Richard Reid was foiled in his attempt to light the fuse and bring down a flight from Paris to Miami. In 2009, the “underwear bomber” Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab failed to detonate his device on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. Even so, the attempted attack in New York comes as suicide attacks around the globe have reached record levels. Earlier this year, researchers at the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University in Israel found that 2016 was the deadliest year on record for suicide terror attacks worldwide: there were nearly 500 attacks in 28 countries that killed about 5,650 people. But in the U.S., the majority of Al Qaeda and ISIS-inspired terror attempts have been perpetrated by “lone wolf” actors, without the support of wider networks. “We really don’t have terror cells here in the United States,” says Charles Strozier, director of the Center on Terrorism at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. “And that is because there are some very important structural and cultural factors at work. “Our Muslim-American community here is much more assimilated, peaceful, and middle class than the communities in Europe,” which have more first generation, working class immigrants who tend to follow more fundamentalist ideologies, he explains. The majority of suicide bombings around the world are carried out by groups fighting foreign occupation, according to the research of Robert Pape, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago and the author of the 2010 book “Cutting the Fuse: The Explosion of Global Suicide Terrorism and How to Stop It.” And fewer than 10 percent of such terrorists cross national borders to carry out their attacks, found Pape, the founding director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats, which maintains the exhaustive database on global suicide attacks. Even in Europe, a number of attempted suicide bombings failed. In July 2016, the device of a Syrian terrorist exploded too early outside a German music festival, killing only the bomber. In Jakarta, Indonesia, a would-be terrorist’s backpack burned but failed to explode in a packed church. He then attacked and injured a priest with an axe. In August, a bomb blew up in the safe house of a terror cell in Spain, killing one member, before the group used a truck to kill 13 people on Barcelona’s Las Ramblas. But law enforcement has also become savvier in thwarting such plots in New York, experts say. In 2011, the NYPD arrested the Al Qaeda sympathizer Jose Pimentel just hours before he was about to finish a powerful pipe bomb in Harlem. In 2012, police arrested a Bangladeshi man here on a student visa after he tried to detonate a bomb in front of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in lower Manhattan. And just this past October, the FBI and NYPD foiled a plot by three ISIS-inspired would-be terrorists who were also planning a bombing campaign in the subway system and other public places. “Some kind of threat to the subways will always exist, and that’s just something we have to live with,” says Strozier. “Some ordinary citizens might not want to hear that, but I think that’s what we’ve accepted.” © 2017 The Christian Science Monitor

Anti-Terror Squad Chasing Contacts For Brooklyn Man Who Made Bomb Continued from page 1 Surveillance cameras captured the man walking casually through the crowded passage when the bomb went off at 7:20 a.m. amid a plume of white smoke, which cleared to show the man sprawled on the ground and commuters scattering to get away. Investigators said it was not clear if he set the bomb off intentionally or prematurely. “This was an attempted terrorist attack,” Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters. “Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals.” The suspect, who was identified as 27year-old Akayed Ullah, was being treated at a hospital for burns to his hands and abdomen. The others who were injured suffered ringing in the ears and headaches. Law enforcement officials said Ullah was inspired by the Islamic State group but had apparently not had any direct contact with the group and probably acted alone. The officials said the suspect lives in Brooklyn and came to the U.S. from Bangladesh about seven years ago. They said he was speaking with investigators from his hospital bed. A person briefed on the investigation said Ullah came to the U.S. on an F-4 visa, a preferential visa available for those with family in the U.S. who are citizens, and that he made the bomb in his apartment. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the blast. Investigators were searching his apartment, interviewing witnesses and relatives and looking for surveillance footage that may show his movements in the moments before the attack. The explosion, which happened in an underground passageway under 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues, triggered a massive emergency response by police and

firefighters both above and below ground, tangling subway and bus service at the nearby Port Authority bus terminal. It’s the city’s busiest subway station and a major transit hub, with 64 million subway riders passing through every year. In 2016, daily ridership on the subway was 5.7 million, a record high. Everything around Times Square was shut down, halting what would ordinarily be a bustling rush hour at the “Crossroads of the World.” But streets quickly began returning to normal, and traffic around the area was expected to be operational by the evening rush. “I’m grateful for the diligent response of the NYPD, FDNY and all of our first responders to today’s pipe bomb explosion at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, an incident that we are blessed did not result in more serious damage,” said

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in a statement. “New York City remains the safest big city in America because of their bravery and hard work each and every day. New Yorkers know all too well that terror-minded individuals have our city in their sights, but we know that no matter how they may try to shake us, they will never, ever break us. As we learn more about the suspect of this attack, including his connections to Brooklyn, I urge everyone to respect the ongoing investigation and not fall victim to the kind of divisive behavior that terror seeks to spread.” Authorities said the bomb was a low-tech explosive device attached to the man with Velcro and plastic ties. They were investigating how it was made. Port Authority police said officers found the man injured on the ground, with wires protruding from his jacket to his pants and the

ABOVE: A Bangladeshi man reads a national newspaper that features the news of 27‐year‐old Bangladeshi man Akayed Ullah, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Dec. 12. Bangladesh counterterrorism oﬃcers are questioning the wife and other relatives of Ullah, who is accused of carrying out a bomb attack in New York City’s subway system, AP Photo/A.M. Ahad oﬃcials said Tuesday.

NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS

SG FITNESS & HEALTH COACHING LLC SG Fitness & Health Coaching LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/5/17. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1967 Wehrle Dr Ste 1 #086 Buffalo NY 14221. Purpose: any lawful #155338

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BLUE MOON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Blue Moon Health Management LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/18/2016. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 27 Roxborough Rd., Rochester, NY 14619. General Purpose. #155255

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133 GRAND CROSSING LH LLC

BBMG HOLDINGS, LLC

Notice of Qualification of BBMG HOLDINGS, LLC Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 08/07/17. Princ. office of LLC: 20 Jay St., #1012, Brooklyn, NY 11201. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Corporation Service Co. (CSC), 80 State St., Albany, NY 122072543. DE addr. of LLC: c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. of Form. filed with Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Providing branding services. #154847

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171 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3B LLC

Notice of Formation of 133 Grand Crossing LH LLC. Arts. of Org. ﬁled with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/17. Ofﬁce location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o ELH Mgmt. LLC, 16 Court St., Ste. 800, Brooklyn, NY 11241. Purpose: any lawful activity.

171 Columbia Heights 3B LLC, Arts of Org. ﬁled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/22/2017. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Terri D. Klatzkin, Clark Enterprises Inc., 7500 Old Georgetown Rd., 15th Fl., Bethesda, MD 20814. General Purpose.

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HEALTH STRATEGY, LLC

Notice of Qualification of Health Strategy, LLC, Fictitious Name: Health Strategy PBM Consulting, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/23/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Missouri (MO) on 05/01/06. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 112 State St., Ste. 4A, Peoria, IL 61602. Address to be maintained in MO: c/o Stock Legal, LLC, 4512 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Arts of Org. filed with the MO Secy. of State, 600 West Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Purpose: any lawful activities.

MACDONOUGH OWNER, LLC

Macdonough Owner, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/3/17. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 11400 W Olympic Blvd Ste 550 Los Angeles CA 90064. Purpose: any lawful #155316

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CALYX PARTNERS, LLC

Macdonough Member, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/3/17. Ofﬁce: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 11400 W Olympic Blvd Ste 550 Los Angeles CA 90064. Purpose: any lawful

Notice of Application for Authority of CALYX PARTNERS, LLC, a foreign limited liability company (LLC). Application for Authority filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/2017. LLC organized in CA on 05/03/2016. NY office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 667 Misty Ridge Circle Folsom, CA, 95630. Office address in jurisdiction of organization: 667 Misty Ridge Circle, Folsom, CA 95630. Copy of Articles of Organization on file with Secy. of State of CA, Alex Padilla, 1500 11th Street Sacramento CA 95814. Purpose of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose..

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device strapped to his torso under his coat. They said he was reaching for a cellphone and they grabbed his hands. A photo published by the New York Post showed a bearded man crumpled on the ground with his shirt apparently blown off and black soot covering his bare midriff. A police officer was holding the man’s hands behind his back. Another photo shown on cable channel NY1 showed the bearded suspect, wideeyed, on a stretcher being loaded into an ambulance. Elrana Peralta, a customer-service worker for Greyhound, said she works in the Port Authority terminal near where the blast happened but did not hear the explosion. “All we could hear was the chaos,” she said. “We could hear people yelling, ‘Get out! Get out! Get out!’” John Miles, who is from Vermont, was waiting for a bus to Massachusetts. He did not hear the blast either, but saw police react. “I didn’t know what was going on. Officers were running around. I was freaking out,” he said. There was an announcement that people should take their bags and leave. “They didn’t incite panic. It was fairly orderly.” White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the explosion. Instead of commenting on the suspected terror attack, Trump sent a tweet at 9:17 a.m. criticizing a Sunday story in The New York Times that said he watched cable news television for at least four hours a day. The blast came just weeks after eight people died in New York when another man, also said to be inspired by the Islamic State, drove a rented truck onto a bike path near the World Trade Center. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference following the attack that New Yorkers should be alert but go about their lives. “Let’s go back to work,” he said. “”We’re not going to allow them to disrupt us.” Associated press writers Jake Pearson, Kiley Armstrong, Larry Neumeister and Michael Balsamo and researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed to this report.

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Notice is hereby given a license, number (PENDING) for on-premises Liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 6181 6183 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 for on premises consumption. D & D DUET INC. #155782

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Notice is hereby given a license, number (PENDING) for on-premises Liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1480 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 for on premises consumption. PURE CAFE INC. #155780

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Giovanni Savarese won three NASL championships with the Cosmos and accumulated a 65-26-51 regular season record. Photos courtesy of the New York Cosmos

Giovanni Savarese is leaving one hipster hub for another. The former Cosmos head coach is set to manage Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Portland Timbers next season, according to ESPN’s Taylor Twellman. It may not be promotion/relegation, but it’s certainly a promotion for Savarese, who coached Pele’s former team for ﬁve seasons, winning three North American Soccer League (NASL) championships and accumulating a 65-26-51 regular-season record. Cosmos supporters lauded Savarese this past campaign for turning around a franchise that was on the verge of extinction with no stadium to play in, no jersey sponsor and no tickets sold. With little time for preparation, the off-season insecurity left Savarese to scramble at the last minute. He was tasked with preparing his players — many of them new — on short notice, while also trying to instill his system of play. On top of that, his team needed time to gel and build chemistry.

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At his graduation from the Phillipa Schuyler Junior High School in Bushwick, Guy Lodge had never heard the word “valedictorian.” Up until that point, he was just a Brooklyn kid who enjoyed hanging out with friends more than spending time studying. After seeing the valedictorian receive accolades at the ceremony, he decided to focus on academic excellence. “It was like night and day,” Lodge said of the change he felt after simply learning the word. For Lodge, just hearing about someone else’s high achievement gave him a sense of what he should aspire to. He ended up buckling down and graduating high school with a basketball scholarship. “Not everyone will be valedictorian. However, when we strive for perfection, then often times

we can achieve excellence,” he explained. The experience of learning about the word “valedictorian” was so impactful to Lodge that he self-published a children’s book titled “Valedictorian.” The book is meant to inspire young students to try their best, and includes practical advice for doing so. It champions the importance of being a voracious reader and taking the time to exercise your body, says Lodge. For extra inspiration, the book includes a poster of famous valedictorians and salutatorians, such as Alicia Keys, Hillary Clinton, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King and Michelle Obama. The book and posters are illustrated by Orlando Jones. “Valedictorian” is available online at www. learn2readread2learn.com.

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Looking back, however, the Venezuelan gaffer did an admirable job given the circumstances, leading the Cosmos to their third consecutive NASL Championship. “Gio will always be a special person for me,” said Spanish legend and former Cosmos player Raul. “After almost one year of conversations, he convinced me to start a new journey with the Cosmos in 2015. Not only did Gio lead us to win the championship that year, but he also got us to be a family and gave us memories I will never forget. “Gio is a very hardworking person with a great heart. He loves what he does and is passionate about being a head coach. I wish him all the success in the world. He deserves it.” Savarese takes over a Portland Timbers side that finished first in the Western Conference last season, before losing to the Houston Dynamo in the Conference Semifinals of the playoffs. Although it's tough for the Cosmos to lose a valued coach, one who demanded an attractive possession-based soccer, it’s a well-deserved upgrade and a testament to NASL’s ability to breed quality managers. “Gio broke into professional coaching with our club and quickly established himself as one of the finest leaders in U.S. Soccer,” said Cosmos Chairman Rocco Commisso. “In the eleven months I had the opportunity to work with Gio, he has proven to be an even better person.” Commisso added, “I thank Gio for his enormous contributions to the Cosmos and wish him and his beautiful family nothing but the best as he moves forward into the next chapter of his coaching career.” Sources confirmed with Twellman, a former MLS and United States Men’s National Soccer Team player, that the Timbers also had interest in New York Red Bulls manager Jesse Marsch, but the Red Bulls blocked communication. Savarese’s ability to speak Spanish helped land him the job, according to Twellman. The Timbers have eight players hailing from Spanish-speaking countries. Despite leading Portland to a first-place finish, former coach Caleb Porter and the Timbers mutually parted ways. While it’s still unclear why 42-year-old Porter decided to leave the team, one thing is for sure: The Timbers have a formidable coach in Savarese. Perhaps Savarese was upset that Brooklyn was snubbed off MoveHub’s recently released U.S. Hipster Index. Portland, after all, was ranked the 12th-most hipster city, according to the report, while Porter’s hometown of Tacoma, Washington, came in at sixth. Or maybe the Venezuelan cherished the opportunity to take over a skilled team in America’s top tier. Either way, it will be interesting to see how Savarese adapts to MLS, a faster-paced and more competitive league than NASL.

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NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS 11201

NILE STUDIO, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: NILE STUDIO, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/5/2017. 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 Nile Greenberg, 170 Tillary St., Apt. 305 Brooklyn, NY, 11201. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #153846

VOTESHIELD, LLC VOTESHIELD, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/10/17. Off. Loc.:Kings Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 11 Schermerhorn St #1WF, Brooklyn, NY 11201. General Purposes. #155450

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TIFERES GROUP LLC

Tiferes Group LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/15/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 5815 21st Ave Bklyn NY 11204. Purpose: any lawful #155276

HUA FAMILY MEDICINE, PLLC Hua Family Medicine, PLLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/17/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 7206 Bay Pkwy Bklyn NY 11204. Purpose: Medicine #155491

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JUERGENSEN SETTLEMENT, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: JUERGENSEN SETTLEMENT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/31/2017. 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 Jay C. Juergensen, 192 Spencer Street 2A Brooklyn, NY, 11205. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154821

429 GREENE MANAGEMENT LLC 429 Greene Management LLC. Filed with SSNY on 5/18/16. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 605 Myrtle Ave Bklyn NY 11205. Purpose: any lawful #155330

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AMETHYST APARTMENTS LLC

Amethyst Apartments LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/23/2014. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 270 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206. Purpose: General. #155071

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VISION 149 INVESTORS LLC

Notice of Formation of Vision 149 Investors LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/5/17. 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 Sharp Management Corp., 2365 Nostrand Avenue, 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11210. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155775

AZG BROADACRES LLC

Notice of Formation of AZG BROADACRES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/27/17. 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, 1465A Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155788

1251 Lincoln Properties LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/29/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1251 Lincoln Pl Bklyn NY 11213. Purpose: any lawful #155294

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4802 FARRAGUT ROAD LLC

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HIGHLIGHTS LLC

Highlights LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/29/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 2025 82nd St Bklyn NY 11214. Purpose: any lawful

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138 DOMANI REALTY LLC

138 Domani Realty LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/20/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 408 Graham Ave Bklyn NY 11211. Purpose: any lawful #155274

IRONSTONE HOLDINGS LLC

Ironstone Holdings LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/30/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 199 Lee Ave Ste 679 Bklyn NY 11211. Purpose: any lawful #155318

599 MILLER AVE LLC

599 MILLER AVE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/8/17. Off. Loc.:Kings Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 209 Rutledge St, Brooklyn, NY 11211. General Purposes. #155448

174 N6 TREASURE LLC

174 N6 Treasure LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/30/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 174 N 6th St Bklyn NY 11211. Purpose: any lawful #155489

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BUILDING DASH LLC

Notice of formation of BUILDING DASH LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/30/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 1326 President St., Bklyn, NY 11213. Purpose: any lawful act. #154799

PERFECT HAT GAMES LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PERFECT HAT GAMES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/22/2017. 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 Seth S. Scott, 1168 Saint Marks Ave, Apt 3 Brooklyn, NY, 11213. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

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509 11TH STREET LLC

Notice of formation of 509 11TH STREET LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/30/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 780 Carroll St., Bklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: any lawful act. #154797

AL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL LLC Notice of Formation of AL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL LLC. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 52 2nd Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155365

11217

JOY’S TRUFFLES LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: JOY’S TRUFFLES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/31/2017. 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 Joy Fowler, 157 5th Avenue, 2L Brooklyn, NY, 11217. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154882

11219

THE W GROUP OF MONTCALM, LLC

The W Group of Montcalm, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154974

THE W GROUP OF CAMDEN PROPERTIES, LLC The W Group of Camden Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154990

THE W GROUP OF CAMDEN, LLC The W Group of Camden, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154988

11216

SNAKEEATER, LLC

Notice of Formation of SNAKEEATER, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/17. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 227 Monroe St., Brooklyn, NY 11216. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Tore Knos at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Motion picture production. #154810

MANDRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: MANDRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/8/2017. 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 Mandrake Holdings, LLC, 302 Tompkins Avenue #3 Brooklyn, NY, 11216. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #155561

THE W GROUP OF ADIRONDACK, LLC The W Group of Adirondack, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154982

THE W GROUP OF SCOTIA PROPERTIES, LLC The W Group of Scotia Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154980

THE W GROUP OF VALEHAVEN, LLC The W Group of Valehaven, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154976

THE W GROUP OF WILLOW PARK, LLC

The W Group of Willow Park, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #155077

THE W GROUP OF UPSTATE NEW YORK, LLC

The W Group of Upstate New York, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #155079

ONLY RESULTS MARKETING LLC

Only Results Marketing LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/30/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1430 43rd St Apt 4D Bklyn NY 11219. Purpose: any lawful #155300

ZARQUNA LLC

Zarquna LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/10/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1559 58TH St Bklyn NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful #155328

THE W GROUP OF MONTCALM PROPERTIES, LLC

The W Group of Montcalm Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #155457

11220

5015 6TH AVE, LLC

5015 6th Ave, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 9/13/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 6802 8th Ave Bklyn NY 11220. Purpose: any lawful #155306

11221

STUDIO F, LLC

Studio F, LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 10/12/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1163 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221. General Purposes. #154972

AW & Z MANAGEMENT LLC

AW & Z Management LLC. Filed with SSNY on 9/11/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 74 Weirfield St Bklyn NY 11221. Purpose: any lawful #155292

11222

CORGO, LLC

Notice of Formation of CorGo, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Whitney Ebem, 154 Diamond Str., Apt. 1, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #154849

STUDIOSC ARCHITECTURE PLLC

STUDIOSC ARCHITECTURE PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/25/2017. Office location: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Ste E5A, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Architecture.37 Greenpoint Avenue #155188

11225

SBL ENTERPRISE LLC NEW YORK

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: SBL ENTERPRISE LLC NEW YORK. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/25/2017. 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 SBL Enterprise LLC New York, 525 Maple St Apt 4R Brooklyn, NY, 11225. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154832

EMAIDS NY LLC

eMaids NY LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/14/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 100a Broadway Ave Ste 463 Bklyn NY 11249. Purpose: any lawful #155270

511 ROGERS, LLC

511 Rogers, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/17/14. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 174 Maple St Bklyn NY 11225. Purpose: any lawful #155322

509 ROGERS AVENUE LLC

509 Rogers Avenue LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/17/14. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 174 Maple St Bklyn NY 11225. Purpose: any lawful #155324

11226

ALBERT JAJA REALTY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

ALBERT JAJA REALTY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/26/2011. 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, . Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 1736 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 #154951

LITTLE DREAMS FAMILY DAYCARE LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: LITTLE DREAMS FAMILY DAYCARE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/31/2017. 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 Little Dreams Family Daycare Llc, 121 East 29 St Brooklyn, NY, 11226. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154853

NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS PERRY BOYCE LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PERRY BOYCE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/1/2016. 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 Tracey Boyce, 34 Crooke Ave, Unit 4B Brooklyn, NY, 11226. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #155682

11228

HOUSE OF MAU, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: HOUSE OF MAU, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/11/2017. 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 C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154762

KASH OUT KINGS, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: KASH OUT KINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/17/2017. 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 C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154777

TRINI CONNECTION LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: TRINI CONNECTION LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/11/2017. 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 C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #152750

PRIORITY ONE SECURITY, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PRIORITY ONE SECURITY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/20/2017. 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 C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154946

IAFOC REAL ESTATE LLC

STRAY CAT FILMS, LLC

IAFOC REAL ESTATE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/24/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: U.S. Corp. Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Reg Agent: U.S. Corp. Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

STRAY CAT FILMS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/11/17. Off. Loc.:Kings Co. SSNY design. as agt. upon whom process may be served. Reg’d agt. upon whom and at which SSNY shall mail process: US Corp Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave #202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. General Purposes.

M.I.T. TRAVELS, LLC

JANE GRENIER CONSULTING SERVICES LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/21/17. Off. Loc.:Kings Co. SSNY design. as agt. upon whom process may be served. Reg’d agt. upon whom and at which SSNY shall mail process: US Corp Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave #202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. General Purposes.

#154807

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: M.I.T. TRAVELS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/21/2017. 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. #155009

GJVN, LLC

GJVN, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/05/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Vincent Nunziata C/O Richard J. Girasole, CPA , 7522-13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #155047

TEAMFAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: TEAMFAM PRODUCTIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/5/2017. 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. #155182

THE SANKOFA GROUP, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: THE SANKOFA GROUP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/30/2017. 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. #155217

FOODLE, LLC

Foodle, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 6/9/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 7014 13th Ave Ste 202 Bklyn NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful #155304

#155452

JANE GRENIER CONSULTING SERVICES LLC

#155454

JAM 7710 LLC

Notice of Formation of JAM 7710 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/8/17. 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, 1119 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155551

K. KHRONICLES, LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: K. KHRONICLES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/9/2017. 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. #155647

OPTICKS PAINTING LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: OPTICKS PAINTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/28/2017. 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 C/O United States Corporation Agents, Inc.,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #155547

CARIBBEAN ELITE LLC

Caribbean Elite LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/23/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 630 Rugby Rd #A9 Bklyn NY 11230. Purpose: any lawful #155296

UCG PROCESSING LLC

UCG Processing LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/17/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1809 Coney Island Ave Ste A Bklyn NY 11230. Purpose: any lawful #155320

BROOKLYN 28 LLC

Brooklyn 28 LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/24/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 2247 E 8th St Bklyn NY 11223. Purpose: any lawful #155336

11230

JVSV CAPITAL LLC

JVSV Capital LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/26/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1517 E 2nd St Bklyn NY 11230. Purpose: any lawful #155278

11249

281 Cooper LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/7/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 281 Cooper St Bklyn NY 11237. Purpose: any lawful

Notice of Formation of BADER + CO LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/8/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 325 Kent Avenue, Unit 725, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Purpose: any lawful activity.

281 COOPER LLC

#155282

241 STOCKHOLM STREET LLC 241 Stockholm Street LLC. Filed with SSNY on 9/28/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 238 Starr St Bklyn NY 11237 . Purpose: any lawful #155288

19 FIRST AVE LLC

19 First Ave LLC. Filed with SSNY on 7/6/16. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1599 E 15th St 4th Fl Bklyn NY 11230. Purpose: any lawful #155326

11231

COMPASS THREE OWNER LLC

Notice of Formation of Compass Three Owner LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/17/17. 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, 155 3rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11231. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155371

11234

QUEENSBAY SEAFOOD LLC Queensbay Seafood LLC. Filed with SSNY on 8/8/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 172 Scott Ave Bklyn NY 11237. Purpose: any lawful #155312

580 QUINCY LLC Notice of formation of 580 QUINCY LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/1/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 794 Hart St., Ste. 4A, Bklyn, NY 11237. Purpose: any lawful act. #155751

SWEAT BUTTER LLC

SWEAT BUTTER LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 7/24/2017. 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 Trisha Harding, PO Box 340924, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #154815

PARADIGM WOODWORK LLC

PARADIGM WOODWORK LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/08/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 2202 E70th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #155186

HENG HING REALTY LLC

Heng Hing Realty LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/10/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 2027 E 34th St Bklyn NY 11234. Purpose: any lawful #155290

11235

MP OPTOMETRY, LLC

11223

11237

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: MP OPTOMETRY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/12/2017. 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 Maria Pedalino, 229 Dover Street Brooklyn, NY, 11235. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154877

11238

BADER + CO LLC

#155040

78 EAGLE STREET OWNER, LLC Notice of Formation of 78 EAGLE STREET OWNER, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/25/17. Office location: Kings County. Latest date on which the LLC may dissolve is 10/24/2067. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543, regd. agent upon whom and at which process may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #154740

BRUKLIN ESTATE, LLC BRUKLIN ESTATE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/31/2017. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1174 Sterling Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11213, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #154766

TURQUOISE APARTMENTS LLC

Turquoise Apartments LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/03/2015. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 502 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Purpose: General #155073

RIF RAF GAMES LLC Notice of Formation of Rif Raf Games LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/26/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 591 Washington Ave., Apt. #201, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155375

SUSAN MILLER SMITH BOUTIQUE EVENTS & FLOWERS, LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: SUSAN MILLER SMITH BOUTIQUE EVENTS & FLOWERS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/13/2017. 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 Susan L. Miller Smith, 23 Lefferts Place Brooklyn, NY, 11238. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #155549

266 SENATOR STREET LLC 266 SENATOR STREET LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/1/2017. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2213 West 6th St., Brooklyn, NY 11223, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #154768

148 W9TH STREET LLC Notice of formation of 148 W9TH STREET LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/30/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 780 Carroll St., Bklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: any lawful act. #154795

DJ TRAVEL LLC DJ Travel LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/8/2016. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to M Derene Frazier, 1773 Union St., Brooklyn, NY 11213. General Purpose. #154907

C & B PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC C & B PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/30/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, . Reg Agent: Alfred L Bauer, . Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 1444 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 112281444 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 #154949

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NEW BUSINESS FORMATIONS CHADICK ADVISORS, LLC Notice of Formation of Chadick Advisors, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/30/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 60 Remsen St, #8F, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is Susan Chadick, 60 Remsen St, #8F, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: any lawful activity. #154957

SUNRUN ELECTRA MANAGER 2018, LLC Notice of Qualification of Sunrun Electra Manager 2018, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/30/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/1/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. #154959

THE W GROUP OF WILLOW PARK PROPERTIES, LLC The W Group of Willow Park Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154986

THE W GROUP OF ADIRONDACK PROPERTIES, LLC The W Group of Adirondack Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154984

THE W GROUP OF SCOTIA, LLC The W Group of Scotia, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #154978

139 AMITY LLC Notice of Formation of 139 Amity LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 9/27/17. Office location: Kings County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 139 Amity LLC, PO Box 386, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Purpose: all lawful purposes. #155004

JY COACHING LLC JY Coaching LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/2/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 130 Bay 7th St Bklyn NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful #155268

THE W GROUP OF VALEHAVEN PROPERTIES, LLC

The W Group of Valehaven Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Off. loc: Kings Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1267 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #155075

1669 COLEMAN REALTY LLC

1669 Coleman Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 11/9/17 Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Yuan Jian Fu, 8646 24th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Registered Agent of LLC: Yuan Jian Fu, 8646 24th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214. General Purposes. #155184

86 NORTH 11TH OWNER LLC

86 NORTH 11TH OWNER LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 11/13/2017. 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, Whythe Avenue Holdings LLC, 217 Havemeyer Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #155202

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ANNIE MAE PICTURES LLC

Notice of Formation of Annie Mae Pictures LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/10/17. 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, 96 Schermerhorn St., Apt. 11C, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Attn: Caroline Waterlow. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155206

AHA-DESIGN, LLC

Aha-Design, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/11/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 101 Billerica Ave Bldg 5 S N Billerica NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful #155310

GALLERIE, LLC

Notice of Formation of Gallerie, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/08/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: eResidentAgent, Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 805A, Albany, NY 12210, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities. #155363

VENICE LIVES PRODUCTIONS, LLC

Notice of Formation of VENICE LIVES PRODUCTIONS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/21/17. Office location: Kings County. Princ. office of LLC: 43 Clark St., Brooklyn, NY 11201. 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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One Night Only Group LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/31/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 1384 Bedford Ave Apt 2B Bklyn NY 11216. Purpose: any lawful

JHK Mulberry 7405 LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/10/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 81 Mulberry St #4A NY NY 10013. Purpose: any lawful

Copernicus Mill 305 LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/16/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 350 5th Ave 59th Fl NY NY 10118. Purpose: any lawful

VISTA 1593 LLC

HOMEWARDS LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: ANTHONY THOMAS GALANTE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/24/2017. 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 Corporate Filings Of New York, 90 State Street, Ate 700, Office 40 Albany, NY, 12207. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Notice of formation of VISTA 1593 LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 819 59th St., Bklyn, NY 11220. Purpose: any lawful act.

Homewards LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/11/2016. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 5 Franklin Pl., NY, NY 10013. General Purpose.

CBMY HOLDINGS LLC

KBENY, LLC, App of Auth. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/22/2016. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 76 Batterson Park Rd., Farmington, CT 06032. General Purpose.

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Notice of Formation of CBMY Holdings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/09/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 946 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218. Purpose: any lawful activities. #155416

ARTIST ESTATE STUDIO, LLC Artist Estate Studio, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/21/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 88 Pine St Bklyn NY 11208. Purpose: any lawful #155485

70 7TH AVENUE 2 LLC 70 7TH AVENUE 2 LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 9/15/2017. 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, 304 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #155504

AMA CONNECTION, LLC AMA Connection, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/21/2017. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Laura Zukaite, 537 Greene Ave., Apt. 2, Brooklyn, NY 11216. General Purpose. #155619

4314 8TH AVENUE REALTY LLC 4314 8th Avenue Realty LLC Arts of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) on 12/5/17 Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Wei Guang Zhong, 840 54th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Registered Agent of LLC: Wei Guang Zhong, 840 54th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220. General Purposes. #155755

E-DISCOVERY CONSULT LLC E-DISCOVERY CONSULT LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/14/2017. Office in Kings Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 511 Throop Ave., Apt. 2, Brooklyn, NY 11221, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #155766

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1961 GSK REALTY, LLC 1961 GSK Realty, LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/2/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 881 Todt Hill Rd SI NY 10304. Purpose: any lawful #155334

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SUNRUN ELECTRA OWNER 2018, LLC

Notice of Qualification of Sunrun Electra Owner 2018, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/30/17. Office location: Kings County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 9/1/17. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St, Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. The name and address of the Reg. Agent is CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawful activity. #154961

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BATHHOUSE CONSTRUCTION LLC

Notice of Formation of Bathhouse Construction LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/30/17. 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 The LLC, 120 Wooster St., 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10012. Purpose: any lawful activity. #154929

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THOR FULTON MALL, LLC

Notice of Formation of Thor Fulton Mall, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/3/01. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Thor Equities LLC, 25 W. 39th St., NY, NY 10018. Purpose: any lawful activity. #155129

ATTA CURATED LLC

ATTA CURATED LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/22/2017. Office loc: Kings County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Clique Strategic Management, 1375 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #155401

ANTHONY THOMAS GALANTE LLC

BRIGHTON 3022 LLC

Brighton 3022 LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/19/16. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 14 Holden Blvd SI NY 10314. Purpose: any lawful #155332

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THE ONE JS LLC

The One JS LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/18/2017. Cty: Kings. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Roseman Beerman & Beerman LLP, 3000 Marcus Ave., Ste. 3W6, Lake Success, NY 11042. General Purpose. #154997

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137 FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTY LLC

137 FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTY LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/10/2016. 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 Antonios Psaroudis, 30-43 30 Street, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #154884

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1084 DECATUR STREET LLC

1084 Decatur Street LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/5/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 118-21 Queens Blvd Ste 418 Forest Hills NY 11375 . Purpose: any lawful #155286

1322 NEW YORK AVE LLC 1322 New York Ave LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/19/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 118-21 Queens Blvd Ste 418 Forest Hills NY 11375. Purpose: any lawful #155302

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BADDIES LLC

Notice of Formation of BADDIES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/17. 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 Alana Balestrino, 2 Dewey Ave., Amityville, NY 11701. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #155387

MOUNT BROOKLYN, LLC

Notice of Formation of MOUNT BROOKLYN, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/18/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #155385

DAVID & DONNY, LLC

Notice of Formation of DAVID & DONNY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/16/17. Office location: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #155389

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RIGHTEOUS AFRO PRODUCTIONS LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: RIGHTEOUS AFRO PRODUCTIONS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/6/2017. 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 Service Of Process, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave, 6th Floor Albany, NY, 12231. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #155790

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303 SUMPTER LLC

303 Sumpter LLC. Filed with SSNY on 11/3/17. Office: Kings County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 812 Napoleon St Woodmere NY 11598. Purpose: any lawful #155272

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L’ARBRE LLC

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: L’ARBRE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/25/2017. 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 Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 1967 Wehrle Dr., Ste 2 #086 Buffalo, NY, 14221. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. #154743

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One of Brooklyn's most renowned restaurants, The River Café at 1 Water St. in DUMBO certainly has a long, rich history. The dream started for owner Michael “Buzzy” O’Keeffe back in the 1960s when he envisioned the restaurant’s iconic setting. A few years back The New York Times wrote a fascinating background story: “Back in the 1960s, when nobody except rats, longshoremen and gangsters needing to dispose of a wayward bookie saw much value in the Brooklyn waterfront, Michael O’Keeffe saw romance. He saw enough flowers for a year of proms, he saw a piano player massaging a Steinway, he saw a curtain of glass framing the Brooklyn Bridge and the lights of Fortress Manhattan on the other side. All of this he saw floating on a barge in the East River. After pleading for permits for 12 years, he persuaded City Hall to see it too, and in 1977 The River Café dropped anchor.” And the rest, as they say, is culinary history since The River Café has remained one of the finest dining destinations in the world.  Online Comments About Bareburger at 149 Court St.: “Love the burgers. Love the fries. Love the shakes. Love the salads ... Best Brussel Sprouts! … Delicious, gift-wrapped and ready to go! ... Fast delivery and good food … SoCal burger and sweet potato fries were delicious!” And it goes on and on, proving that Bareburger is so much more than a, well, burger joint. In other words, this ain’t your typical fast-food hamburger. Burgers on the menu include unusual options like elk, ostrich and wild boar, and are made from organic or all-natural meats. Beef and bison patties come from grass-fed animals, and the chicken, turkey and eggs are cage-free.

And here's a fascinating fact: Bareburger is a four-time winner of a prestigious Michelin Guide recommendation and has received multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation.  The Brazen Head at 228 Atlantic Ave. might just be the most fun place to hoist a brew for the holidays. The place is known for its warm, familial, “no frills bar attitude” and with the holidays fast approaching, this is just the place to duck into for a welcome respite from shopping. The Brazen Head is an authentic bar where everyone is super friendly. It serves 15 craft beers on tap and two cask-conditioned, hand-pulled beers, killer cocktails, excellent wines by the glass and a large selection of single malt scotch, premium vodkas, distinguished rums, tequilas and small batch bourbons. And don’t forget Trivia Night every Monday (except the first Monday of each month) with Jeopardy! champ Austin Rogers hosting. You can read our interview and learn more about the beloved Jeopardy! celebrity at our website www.brooklyneagle.com.  If you're searching for healthy homemade products that are now featured at Whole Foods, then Damascus Bakery is your go-to place. The iconic store at 195 Atlantic Ave. is where it all started 84 years ago. With Ed and Dave Mafoud at the helm, old-world traditions and new-world technology provide the perfect recipe for an extensive line of pitas, lahvash wraps, paninis, flat bread rollups and pizza crusts.  Overheard at Nanatori: “I love this sushi! The fish is fresh, the place looks great and the price is right. What more can you ask from the perfect Japanese restaurant?” Dine in or order out, either way you know you're enjoying some of the finest seafood in the borough. It's just one block away from the Brooklyn Historical Society, and it's making its own culinary history on Montague Street.  Online Comments about Chadwick's restaurant at 8822 Third Ave: “Amazing meal for my husband’s birthday. This place never disappoints! Portions are large and the take on the wedge salad is seriously amazing.” And that's why Chadwick’s has acquired the distinction of being the place to go to celebrate birthdays, baptisms, bar-mitzvahs and various other kinds of receptions. And as we mentioned recently, owners Steven Oliver and Gerry Morris along with their wives and Steven’s brother-in-law Tommy Mayrose spent an entire day decoratively dressing up the restaurant in perfect holiday fashion. Giant lighted wreaths adorn the dining rooms and the fireplace is surrounded by Santa’s reindeer. So there's no better time to stop by and toast the season at Chadwick’s, where friends gather at the bar to enjoy spirits before heading to the dining room, where the food is outstanding and the ambiance is simply incredible.

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For what seems like forever, we’ve been stalking shoreline developments in Williamsburg and Greenpoint. By actually Lore Croghan Isn’t it about time we took a look inside one? A Pool With a View INBrooklyn We’ve snapped so many photos of East River waterfront But more about Level BK, which has 554 apartments, all of Where is Brooklyn’s other canal? views from docks and various ferry boats. But we’ve never taken them market-rate. These days, in the can point the way shoreline shotseverybody from inside anyknown of theuniverse new towers, Tenants started moving into the building on July orthe even seen views they offer. Gowanus Canal. to toxic yetthe trendy 1.8-mile-long 15, said Can Nomer of real-estate brokerSo OFFICE the other day, we IN were But what aboutAVAILABLE Shell when Bank Canal? Have you evenSUITE heard of it? age MNS, who is Level BK’s leasing NEW LAW invited tour a nearly completed director. He was our tour guide. It’s into Gerritsen Beach, a south-central waterfront 16 COURT STREET, SUITE 2905 Brooklyn rental-apartment locatThe first thing we wanted to neighborhood thatbuilding you either know and love devotedly or have only ed atabout the 8NYC Ferry’s North FURNISHED x 11 WINDOWED ROOM WITH see was the complex’s read in post-Superstorm Sandy news stories. NYC VIEW! INCLUDES USE Williamsburg stop,is tremendously we swimming pool on the Shell BankAMAZING Canal picturesque. OF CONFERENCE ROOM said building’s ninth floor. It yes. is lined by boat docks jutting out of the back yards of private & RECEPTION AREA. ($1500). The 40-story Because it is enclosed COPIER, FAX, INTERNET, PHONES, homes. tower, which call-in ETC. with floor-to-ceiling SECRETARY, AVAILABLE TOcan SHARE. If you don’tis live one ofARE these homes, you see the canal ed Level BK, was glass, we figured from several streets that dead-end along its shoreline. to Shell Bank Canal, a stunning waterway that slicbuilt by DouglasCALL CURT the views Welcome would The canal is just one-third of a mile long. It runs the entire es across Gerritsen Beach. This is a glimpse of the canal facing ton Development 718-875-5151 or be pretty great. width — or nearly the entire width — of Gerritsen Beach. south from the end of Fane Court. INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan byFRIDAY Glass panels URSDAYand designed carnel@nycdivorceatty.com SATURDAY The canal doesn’t quite bisect the neighborhood, SUNDAY MONDAY which is sit- TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY architecture firm on three sides of uated on B.a slim Stephen Jac- peninsula. To the east, it comes to an end behind the Gerritsen Beach Library, which is located the poolatcan be 2808 1930 advertisement in our very own Brooklyn Daily Eagle. obs Group. Its opened when Gerritsen Ave. The advertisement called Gerritsen Beach “an ideal all-year address is 2 weather Its western end flows into the waters of Shell Bank Creek.permits home community at the seashore in the city.” North 6th Place. to turn intoCaan A development firm called Realty Associates created ShellitBank The ad lists Realty Associates’ asking prices for its Gerritsen PROFESSIONAL OFFICES FOR RENT It’s the sixth outdoor pool. nal in the early 1920s by dredging a creek. Realty Associates also built Beach houses as $4,550 and up. residential We were right IN AbuilDOWNTOWN NYC LAW SUITE oodles of summer bungalows and laid out roads for the neighborhood. To give you an idea of present-day Gerritsen Beach property ding the developer about the views. 111 John Street, Suite 800, New York, N.Y. 10038 prices, we checked Finance Department records andlanding, found two ABOVE: This iscity North Williamsburg’s ferry has constructed at We could see ManFully 22 office for data, recently closedBushwick sales. H this ey Brook lyn.equipped R ing in the seasonsuite and pre-wired g et your holiday shopping ferry landing, seen from Inlet Park. Level BK is the tower hattan’s World Trade ‘The Seashore in the City’ hese inand one video conferencing, 24/7 ade A house attext-based 32 Gothamlanguage Ave. soldtofor $640,000 and house at 20 done allisinwest j ust week end. T here (FIOS will beinternet), uniq ue handm whichphone, of Kent ing, questioning and challenging existing systems. nicate with one in which thea image is the Center, the Lower East at left. INSET: Here’s a glimpse of the Williamsburg In due time, the bungalows were winterized. ep. 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PrinceW forh en: S aturdays & S undays th roughofD ec emb er 1 7 th , 1 1 a. m. – 6 p. m. Gerritsen Beach was largely rural until Realty Associates ends this week, but there is a lot to finish so it while on dry land instead Where: Bay Ridge/Stand 4 (414 78th St.) Sara Greenberger and Kim Schoen City’s new apartment towers and notOver the years, some of these homes have been enlarged. ections W inh aere: Available staff, S uns et P receptionist, ark/ Indus try filing City ( 2 cabinets, 7 4 3 6 th S secretarial treet) came along, although the8area was part of one of Brooklyn’s expect things to take longer than you hoped. boat. When: Through Dec, 16, a.m. 11 p.m. so-new One Court Square, the office Since Superstorm Sandy, some have been raised up on new founIn addition to the pool,Jaynumerous other (30 tenant W ilder, along Development with all of your constructed other office needs. six Gravesend, whose existence datesamenities back to Douglaston My Shot: Portraits from Hamilton Where: Forttowns, Greene/Peter Sharp Building Lafayette Ave.) Focus only on one project at aoriginal time. building in theless latevulner1980s. FAD Market Holiday Edition: Brooklyn Historical Society dations or rebuilt from the Citigroup ground upconstructed to make them including a gym, a demonstration kitchen and a furnished roof H istory another rental tower, 1 North 4th Place, at this ferry land“Hamilton” features a cast of revolutionaries. Night after night, this the 1640s. T his holiday season, find the perfect g ift for everyone at F AD The renovated rebuilt homes are in absolutely with barbecue are locatedofon Level BK’s ninth A Landscape With Landmarks ing. And it built a A condo complex called the Edge. Its north tower able bandtooffloods. young rebels raiseDotted theirand voices to the darkness an inspir- deck Seeing Things According to “Thegrills Neighborhoods Brooklyn,” a book thatfloor. was TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 NEW YORK PRESENCE? M ark et – NEED a roving F ashion, Art and D esig n pop- up m ark etplace. beautiful. Next we wanted tobe see some apartments and theirBeach We also spotted various Greenpoint landmarks — including is at 34 North 7th St. and its south tower is at 22 North 6th St. ing uprising of song and spirit. They are at once and our history and our edited “Seeing Things” focuses on the artistic deconstruction ofviews. racial by Kenneth Jackson and John Manbeck, Gerritsen is Taurus, your words actions may not StrollVirtual throug hOffice the g orgPackages, eous R om anesq ue R evival building of theNow, Secretarial Stations back the subject of Realty The developer, There are floor-to-ceiling windows in allconceptual the units, installations and a subspire of to iconic 19th-century St.Associates. Anthony-St. Alphonsus future, inciting rebellion and leading the way to change. Josh and ethnic profiling. Through video and named after Wolfert Gerritsen van Kouwenhoven. matching up right now. This may be confusBrook lyn H istorical Society and m eet over 4 0 thoug htfully selectwhich had office atportraits 162 by Remsen St. in Brooklyn Heights, de- stantial number of themAnn have balconies. Church. Itanwas designed Patrick Charles Keely, who was and Conference Room Rentals Available. 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Where: DUMBO/United Photo Industries Gallery (16 Main St., When: Wednesday-Sunday, through Dec. 17, 12-6 p.m. GEMINI — MayFrom 22/Jun 21 W h ere: Brooklyn H eigh ts / Brooklyn H is toric al S oc iety ( 1 2 8 P ierrepont S t. ) sm with a high Where: floor ofDUMBO/A.I.R. Level BK, weGallery can see Bushwick Reconceived Notions Gallery (155 PlymouthInlet St.) Park’s SeenB)from the end of Lester Court Gemini, things have been moving along ue, par“Reconceived Notions” is an exhibit and programming that Christmas Boutique soccer field and, in the distance, Long Island City’s towers. in Gerritsen Beach: Shell Bank Bruno F. Codispoti, Esq.to Crises” ck the City: Mass Transit Responds quite you enjoying the for apincludes work of artists, makers and s,writers whoets, are linens, explor- Kimberly Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo Shop for the the H olidays. Christm as item g ift New bask Mayhorn: Creek lookseasily so Transcend scenic for as the sun and you areProof: hibit through February 2018 atLLC the York respite. Take all theevery deep breaths you can Catasal Realty, At particular moments in history, artists use their artwork to l eq uity antiq ues, j ewelry, pastries, photos with Santa ( including a Humans are made of energy that is emitted day, affecting sets. INBrooklyn photos by Lore Croghan eum. Image courtesy of the New York Transit Museum during period of recovery. ve racial g ift) , 5 Contact 0 / 5 0 , raffleus basktoetsschedule and m uch m aore. not only ourselves,this but those around us. Mayhorn views energy reveal social, cultural and political complexities, responding to tour today: W what h en: S unday, D ec tip emb er 2 nd, scale 9 : 3 0 p. m.to create fracisconestigate may the that settles on the body over time as data. Whether interper- the times in which they live. 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As long as some work is systemic racism, inequality and generational trauma and is e. through January, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. getting finished, you are completely fine. interested in how individuals recalibrate themselves. Within the When: Wednesday-Sunday, ay, Nov. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Crown Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) ghtsHeights/Brooklyn Press/Brooklyn Record/Bay Ridge Eagle/Greenpoint Gazette •Ave.) 11INB ect Brainery (190 Underhill narratives presented in “Transcend,” Mayhorn explores how oroug h Jul individuals heal, dischargeLEO negative — data and carve23/Aug out a space 23 Feasts and Festivals ts: Science Baby irector Leo, you are anxious to go on an advenfor themselves amid the noise. ry for this special eight-week series for babies Featuring talks, and special events with Jim Lahey, Ruth t, Lindture, but you simply can’t find time in demos your When: Wednesday-Saturday, through Nov. 25, 12-7 p.m. rs exploring STEM: Science, Technology, Reichl, Sri Rao, the Mexican Cultural Institute, League of hen and schedule. You may just haveKitchens to and make itFeasts and Festivals will examine food Where: Park Slope/Open Source Gallery (306 17th St.) and Math. “Science Baby” is a creative science many more, Neboh happen by turning off your devices 0-3-year-olds led by teaching artist Emma and drink’s centraland role in celebrations, ceremonies and rituals heart M edi- of “Science Baby” is exploring the wonder out. Bêteheading Noire across the globe. Courtesy of the SAVEUR archives, see the ough l Aid in story, repetition and play. Explore gravity, This group show features 12 artists. The paintings, drawings, never-before-exhibited photographs of annual festivities, relinets, chemical reactions, light, water, bubbles, ult who VIRGO Aug 24/Sept photographs and sculptures featured— in this exhibition illumi- gious22 rituals and special occasions, from photographers such as ore. tion for through Dec. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. if you are sure that perspecnateVirgo, the conceit even by embodying forms, narratives and frames of your Dave Yoder, Diana Markosian, and Marcus Nilsson. esdays, of their nd Park/Washington Irving Library (380 Washington willand, win over the crowd, you to accept When: Friday-Sunday, through Feb. 25, 12-6 p.m. mindtive that pique perhaps, consternate the eye, haunting it have there will be some who don’t agree with you. Where: Williamsburg/Museum of Food and Drink (62 Bayard St.) in ways that refuse ready interpretations. Continued on page 8INB Be gracious and don’t step on any toes. When: Thursday-Sunday, through Dec. 10, 1-6 p.m. Bringing Back the City: Mass Transit Responds to Crises Where: Crown Heights/Five Myles (558 St. John's Place) A new LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23exhibit offering a unique perspective on the vital, often unseen, work of New York’s transit employees. Using the events Libra, although you might it, someAlfred Leslie: The World Is Charged with the Grandeurnot of Godrealize of 9/11,to the 2003 Blackout, Hurricane Sandy and Known since the 1950s for his abstract and figurative painting, one is making a concerted effort getNortheast to bies and other severe weather events as examples, the exhibition reveals Alfred Leslie has embraced technology and new techniques, know you this week. Be open to new relationng , and the critical role that mass transit personnel play in preparing for thusships updating his craft for the contemporary age. Herea he comand you may make lifelong friend. abies to poses the image on the computer, using a dactyl to draw on the and responding to natural and manmade disasters. Through a heart of display of objects, photographs, media and personal computer itself. That file is then digitally printed, using dye sub- vibrant22 SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov h story, accounts, the exhibition highlights the technical and professionlimation. It's a hybrid art. Scorpio, you have worked hardaland aretonow hem ical skills needed restore public transportation service and get When: Tuesday-Sunday, through Dec. 20, 11 the a.m. - 5 fruits p.m. beginning to enjoy of your labor. New Yorkers moving again after crisis strikes. Where: DUMBO/Janet Borden Inc. (91 Water St.) Treat yourself to whatever you would like. When: Tuesday-Sunday, through Feb. 2018 (Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. 0 a. m. proud of your efforts. - 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) LossBe for Words The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s annual fall exhibition series Where: Downtown Brooklyn/New York Transit Museum (Boerum SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 Place and Schermerhorn Street) returns for its 16th season with this group exhibition that examConversations with others should be kept ines a basic shift in our culture, from one in which we commuContinued on page 7INB

Post-Superstorm Sandy Rebuilding Continues in Gerritsen Beach

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Modern-day Gerritsen e is on the corner of Kent Avenue across Beach has about 1,800 houses. Narrow streets are laid out in two separate grids, one of them north of Shell Bank Canal, the other south of it. People sometimes refer to the part of the neighborhood that’s north of the canal as the New Section and call the south side the Old Section. The street names in both sections are in alphabetical order, with one set of names for the Old Section’s streets and another set of names for the New Section’s streets. It’s customary for families who live in Gerritsen Beach to stay in the neighborhood generation after generation. They are devoted to it come hell or high water. Superstorm Sandy hit them with hellish high water in October 2012. A 10-foot storm surge flooded nearly all their houses. They’ve been rebuilding. See related story. To honor residents’ determination and resiliency, we recently took photos of their unique and beautiful neighborhood. See brooklyneagle.com for additional pictures. P.S.: Shell Bank Canal’s not the only Gerritsen Beach waterfront scenery with a wow factor. At the end of Gerritsen Avenue, there’s publicly accessible shoreline along Plumb Beach Channel. When you stand on the sand, unless you have a camera with a telephoto lens, you won’t really notice the cars on the Belt Parkway, which is on the channel’s far shoreline. Also, Shell Bank Creek, which can be seen from the dead ends of numerous streets, is photogenic. Sunsets along the creek are terrific.

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I’ll give ya shelter from the storm. Five years after Superstorm Sandy, rebuilding continues in Gerritsen Beach, a beloved Brooklyn neighborhood on a slim peninsula. The refrain from Bob Dylan’s old song came to mind the other day as we walked the streets of the picturesque, water-ringed neighborhood. On many blocks, we saw residential construction projects in varying stages of completion. On some of the fences surrounding the construction sites, signs saying “NYC Build It Back” have been posted. That’s a city program for administering federal Superstorm Sandy-related relief funds. At some sites, brand-new houses are being constructed to replace Sandy-damaged homes that had to be demolished. At other sites, new foundations are being built to raise existing houses several feet off the ground to comply with flood-protection regulations. The aim of both types of construction projects is to leave homeowners with residences that will provide shelter from the (next) storm. The homeowners doing the rebuilding and renovation have owned their properties for many years — in some cases for several decades, city Finance Department records show.

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Superstorm Sandy, which struck New York City on Oct. 29, 2012, was a harrowing disaster for Gerritsen Beach residents. The city had classified Gerritsen Beach as a Zone B area, so they weren’t required to evacuate before Sandy struck. The reasoning, which turned out to be erroneous, was that the Belt Parkway on the opposite shore of Plumb Beach Channel from Gerritsen Beach would protect the neighborhood from life-threatening flooding. It didn’t. There was a 10-foot storm surge. Nearly all the approximately 1,800 houses in Gerritsen Beach were flooded. The neighborhood’s volunteer fire department played a huge role in the neighborhood’s recovery. So did organizations called Gerritsen Beach Cares and the Gerritsen Beach Long Term Recovery Project.

ie s o the Williamsburg Water Examples of brand-new-house construction to replace Sandy-damaged dwellings include 13 Gotham Ave., 39 Seba Ave. and 9 Post Court, city Buildings Department filings indicate. Existing houses that are getting new foundations to raise them off the ground include 55 Bartlett Place, 5 Cyrus Ave. and 6A Melba Court, Buildings Department records show.

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Douglaston Development also constructed the Edge Community Apartments, which are two affordable-housing buildings on North 6th Street.

A Pool With a View But more about Level BK, which has 554 apartments, all of them market-rate. Tenants started moving into the building on July 15, said Can Nomer of real-estate brokerage MNS, who is Level BK’s leasing director. He was our tour guide. The first thing we wanted to see was the complex’s swimming pool on the building’s ninth floor. Because it is enclosed with floor-to-ceiling glass, we figured the views would be pretty great. Glass panels on three sides of the pool can be opened when weather permits to turn it into an outdoor pool. We were right about the views. We could see Manhattan’s World Trade Center, the Lower East Side and iconic Midtown skyscrapers — and also Long Island City’s new apartment towers and notso-new One Court Square, the office building Citigroup constructed in the late 1980s.

A Landscape Dotted With Landmarks We also spotted various Greenpoint landmarks — including the spire of iconic 19th-century St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus Church. It was designed by Patrick Charles Keely, who was nicknamed “the Prince of American Catholic Architects.”

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Arts Resolution The main theme in Larry Weekes’ work has been his passionate belief in the term “IWE” (I am part of WE) — the connection of human beings to each other. He sees this clearly with the widespread need for the worship of a god, and with this exhibition the artist respects and celebrates the diverse ways men have expressed their spirituality. When: Thursday-Sunday, through Dec. 17, 1-6 p.m. Where: Crown Heights/Five Myles (558 St. John’s Place) Alfred Leslie: The World Is Charged With the Grandeur of God Known since the 1950s for his abstract and figurative painting, Alfred Leslie has embraced technology and new techniques, thus updating his craft for the contemporary age. Here he composes the image on the computer, using a dactyl to draw on the computer itself. That file is then digitally printed, using dye sublimation. When: Tuesday-Sunday, through Dec. 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: DUMBO/Janet Borden Inc. (91 Water St.) Seeing Things “Seeing Things” focuses on the artistic deconstruction of racial and ethnic profiling. Through video and conceptual installations and social sculptures, Ann Stoddard is inquiring: Are we seeing things? When: Wednesday-Sunday, through Dec. 17, 12-6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/A.I.R. Gallery (155 Plymouth St.) Plein Air & More Paintings by Paul Patous. When: Monday-Saturday, through Dec. 31, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Daphne Art Gallery (154 Montague St.) Loss for Words BAM’s annual fall exhibition series returns for its 16th season with this group exhibition that examines a basic shift in our culture, from one in which we communicate with text-based language to one in which the image is the dominant tool of expression. “Loss for

Words” features work by Corey Escoto, Andy Meerow, Siebren Versteeg, Hayal Pozanti, Sara Greenberger Rafferty and Kim Schoen. When: Through Dec. 16, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/Peter Jay Sharp Building (30 Lafayette Ave.) Floating Trails “Floating Trails” highlights the relationship between paint, perception and the natural world. Capturing Mimi Oritsky’s ecological stance, this series of oil paintings touches on the subtle temperature of a place and its temporary moods with a bright, meditative consciousness. Each 30-inch square canvas carries details of the natural world on a particular day and time, evoking the many sensorial crossings within each experience When: Wednesday-Sunday, through Dec. 17, 12-6 p.m. Where: DUMBO/A.I.R. Gallery (155 Plymouth St.) American Skulls and Flowers Bill Miller is a collage artist who has been using vintage linoleum flooring as his medium for almost 20 years. His innovative work depicts both nostalgia in pop culture and personal history. When: Through Jan. 12 (Must email info@courttree.com for an appointment) Where: Carroll Gardens/Court Tree (371 Court St.) The Way We Were Through memories, we excavate and examine what once was. We sing an elegy to feel a part of that history. The artists in this exhibition (re)create objects from the past, monumentalizing them and amending them. They form a new present, devoid of color. Featuring works by Jeannine Bardo, Michael Marfione, Marisa Tesauro and John Avelluto. When: Saturday-Sunday, through Jan. 7, 12-5 p.m. Where: Bay Ridge/Stand4 (414 78th St.) Please Don’t Spit in My Garden Bryan Martello explores themes of queer generativity, paternal instincts, indulgence and aging through the construction of a makeshift garden. His garden acts as a queer space of opportunity where heteronormative standards are suspended and hierarchies dismantled. The work thinks of alternative ways to continue a lineage and prevent it from being lost. When: Monday-Friday, through Jan. 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Sunset Park/NARS Foundation (201 46th St.)

Bryan Martello presents his exhibit “Please Don’t Spit in My Garden” at the NARS Foundation, through Jan. 19. Image courtesy of the artist and NARS Gallery When: Wednesday-Sunday, through January, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Crown Heights/Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway)

Frank Morrison: Urban Restoration Exhibition This exhibit explores the reclaiming of discourse surrounding urban environments and the voices that narrate, advocate and profit from their existence. The ever-increasing social cache of “street art” into contemporary “fine art” spaces is evidence of the allure of new narratives. A new narrative that highlights everyday people who are often misrepresented. The core of the city has an incubative nature that has birthed hip-hop, the culture that narrates a collective journey of resilience through survival. When: Saturday-Sunday, through Jan. 28, 12-7 p.m. Where: Bedford-Stuyvesant/Richard Beavers Gallery (408 Marcus Garvey Blvd.)

Bringing Back the City: Mass Transit Responds to Crises A new exhibit offering a unique perspective on the vital, often unseen work of New York’s transit employees. Using the events of 9/11, the 2003 Northeast Blackout, Superstorm Sandy and other severe weather events as examples, the exhibition reveals the critical role that mass transit personnel play in preparing for and responding to natural and manmade disasters. Through a vibrant display of objects, photographs, media and personal accounts, the exhibition highlights the technical and professional skills needed to restore public transportation service and get New Yorkers moving again after crisis strikes. When: Tuesday-Sunday, through February 2018 (TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Where: Downtown Brooklyn/New York Transit Museum (Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street)

Proof: Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo At particular moments in history, artists use their artwork to reveal social, cultural and political complexities, responding to the times in which they live. Bringing together the work of three innovative chroniclers, “Proof: Francisco Goya, Sergei Eisenstein, Robert Longo” offers insight into the energy, empathy and creativity with which these artists recounted and reimagined their realities.

The Means of a Ready Escape: Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Prospect Park has never been simply an escape from the city, but a fundamental part of it. This exhibition highlights the 150year social history of Brooklyn’s backyard. Featuring more than 100 artifacts and documents, it tells the story of the 585 acres of forest, field and swamp that Frederick Law Olmsted and Continued on page 7INB

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ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if the ends don’t justify the means, then pause and wait for a better plan and opportunity. It’s not worth the risk or effort to get yourself involved in such a situation. TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your emotions will get a much-needed boost from people around you. Just do not let all this extra energy go to your head. Channel it in productive ways. GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21 Participating in some spontaneous activities will add some spice to your life, Gemini. Explore those things that you wouldn’t normally think to try.

The Brooklyn Historical Society presents “Unlocking Public Space: Placemaking in Brownsville” on Monday, Dec. 18. Continued from page 6INB Calvert Vaux transformed into an urban oasis, and how the park has sustained generations of Brooklynites throughout the borough’s many eras of change. When: Wednesday-Sunday, through July 18, 2018, 12-5 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St.)

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Historic Landscapes as Venues for Sustainable Design with Larry Weaner For just under 30 years, renowned landscape designer Larry Weaner has urged America to rethink its love affair with the manicured lawn. Since establishing his firm in 1982, Weaner has pushed for “planned, natural landscapes” that eliminate the need for frequent mowing and other unsustainable practices, advocating native plants that have an ecological relationship to the indigenous landscape. Weaner is now one of the most sought-after and forward-thinking landscape designers in the world. At Green-Wood Cemetery, he has just completed the first phase of redesigning the tiered slopes (dotted with 19th-

century mausoleums) alongside the historic chapel. When: Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Greenwood Heights/Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th St.) Family Christmas Bird Count Blooming naturalists of all ages can join a tradition more than 100 years in the making. Join Prospect Park Alliance in this nationwide bird census that helps conservation researchers track the long-term health of bird populations. When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Prospect Park Unlocking Public Space: Placemaking in Brownsville Starting with Jane Jacobs’ first campaign against Robert Moses, urbanists have argued that public space is a critical component Continued on page 8INB

CANCER Ð Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you put things into perspective the emotional strain and tension in your world can be dramatically reduced. Focus on the things that are working out well for you. LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even though people around you may be bearing down, you are able to think on your feet and come through the situation. You’ll rebound stronger than ever. VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a great week for you, Virgo. You may feel like you can exercise more freedom at work or in your personal life, and overcome any obstacles that are holding you back. LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a situation in your life is getting testy. This is based on a misunderstanding, and things will ultimately work their way out. Take a deep breath and be patient. SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, friendships go well for you during the next few days, so look to companions to provide the support you seek. Don’t worry about future plans just yet. SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, Sagittarius, so open your eyes to all possibilities. Don’t feel you need to make sense of every little thing. Just be aware of your surroundings. CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 There are some unexpected surprises coming your way, Capricorn. But don’t worry too much about them. Simply go with the flow and everything will fall into place. AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, life may seem as if you were driving on a multi-lane highway and then all the lanes merge into one. Veer off your usual path for a while to get away from it all. PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you can learn to distance yourself from the emotional side of situations and focus on the practical, it will be smooth sailing this week.

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Continued from page 7INB of a healthy, vibrant city. But what if people fear for their safety on their own street? In Brownsville, through the work of the Brownsville Community Justice Center, residents have leveraged urban planning tools to transform neglected spaces into safe, vibrant public hubs. When: Monday, Dec. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St.) Little Scientists: Science Baby Science Baby is a creative science program for 0-3-year-olds led by teaching artist Emma Gordon. The heart of Science Baby is exploring the wonder of science through story, repetition and play. Explore gravity, motion, magnets, chemical reactions, light, water, bubbles, sound and more. When: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Bushwick/Washington Irving Library (360 Irving Ave.) Wonton and Dumplings If you love dumplings and are eager to make them at home, join this two-hour dumpling extravaganza, during which you’ll learn the basics of wrapping both Chinese dumplings and wontons. Then move on to the cooking process to learn a sure-fire method for pan-frying dumplings to crispy perfection. When: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Prospect Heights/Brooklyn Brainery (190 Underhill Ave.)

Family Fun Musical Shabbat Get ready to sing and clap to the beat of the music and prayers of your heart. All ages are welcome. When: Friday, Dec. 15, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Where: Bay Ridge/BRJC (405 81st St.) Project You Holiday Gala This year, the Project You Holiday Gala is to benefit disabled and special needs children across Brooklyn and the five boroughs. The event will be headlined by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and will feature food, drinks, games, arts and crafts and activities for special needs children. When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Brooklyn/Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon St.) Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn Pop-Ups Hey, Brooklyn, ring in the season and get your holiday shopping done all in just one weekend. There will be unique handmade items from hundreds of makers, fun DIY workshops, immersive special features, food and drink, festive music and more. When: Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 16-17, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Sunset Park/Industry City (274 36th St.)

Join in for the Family Christmas Bird Count at Prospect Park on Saturday, Dec. 14th. FAD Market Holiday Edition: Brooklyn Historical Society This holiday season, find the perfect gift for everyone at FAD Market — a roving fashion, art and design pop-up marketplace. Stroll through the gorgeous Romanesque Revival building of Brooklyn Historical Society and meet more than 40 thoughtfully selected independent designer makers showcasing handcrafted jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, tableware and home furnishings. When: Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 16-17, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St.) Toddler Yoga Join Kelly Brennan for some fun on the yoga mat. Toddlers will explore yoga poses and breathing in a playful way through adventures, stories, games and songs. This class is designed for any toddler who is a strong walker. When: Monday, Dec. 18, 11-11:45 a.m. Where: Park Slope/Park Slope Library (431 Sixth Ave.)

Film Senior Cinema Lineup: The Shop Around the Corner (1940), 99min Margaret Sullivan and James Stewart star in the classic pen pal rom-com. Reservations are required and can be made up to three weeks in advance. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Complimentary popcorn and soda are available. All cinemas are wheelchair accessible and offer infrared systems for people who are hard of hearing (upon request). When: Friday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.

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Where: Fort Greene/BAM Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave.) Movie Night and Light Dinner: Charades A romantic/mystery/thriller, starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Cost includes light dinner. When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m. Where: Bay Ridge/Bay Ridge Jewish Center (405 81st St.)

Food & Drink FAD Market Holiday Edition: Brooklyn Historical Society This holiday season, find the perfect gift for everyone at FAD Market — a roving fashion, art and design pop-up marketplace. Stroll through the gorgeous Romanesque Revival building of Brooklyn Historical Society and meet more than 40 thoughtfully selected independent designer makers showcasing handcrafted jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, tableware and home furnishings. When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St.)

Health Shape Up NYC: Healing Hatha Yoga Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape Up NYC for this free yoga series in Prospect Park. Experienced yoga teacher Kat Janicka will lead this Hatha yoga series. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that emphasizes physical exercises to master the body along with mind exercises to withdraw it from external objects. When: Friday, Dec. 15 , 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Prospect Park/The Boathouse Shape Up: Cardio Sculpt Cardio Sculpt has returned after a brief hiatus. Come exercise with a popular local volunteer. When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 10-11 a.m. Where: Clinton Hill/Clinton Hill Library (380 Washington Ave.) NYRR Open Run at Pier 6 Whether you’re a first-time runner, a seasoned marathoner, or you prefer to walk, you’re welcome to come along. No need to register in advance; sign-in takes place on site. NYRR Open Runs are open to all ages. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. When: Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park/Pier 6

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Nightlife December Babies Birthday Party December babies got a bum deal. Their birthdays fall in the one month no one seems to have time to celebrate. If it’s not finals season, it’s winter vacation, or worse, we just get lumped in with the holidays. But this year, that’s going to change. Reclaim Continued on page 9INB

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MYBROOKLYNCALENDAR.COM Continued from page 8INB your birthright at the December Babies Birthday Party, an all-out celebration for the folks too long forgotten. A party with all the stops with the party perks we never got as kids: booze, for one. But also balloon animals, a magic act, cake, and of course, a room full of people who just want to celebrate. Not to mention music spun by DJ Donwill, a photo booth, loot bags for attendees and more special surprises throughout the night. When: Friday, Dec. 15, 10:30 p.m. Where: Gowanus/Littlefield (635 Sackett St.)

Theatre & Music Little Red Riding Hood The classic transformative tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” will come alive. Presented by young musical theater performers, this imaginative production will feature the classic and original characters highlighting Little Red’s journey through the unfamiliar woods and her encounter with the clever trickster wolf. When: Friday, Dec. 15 , 7 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/Brooklyn Music School (126 St. Felix St.) The Shacks The New York duo performs from their recent EP and previews a debut LP out next year via Big Crown Records. The sound of The Shacks is classic Stax and Motown brushed up against dreamy psychedelic pop that splits the difference between Paul McCartney’s “Ram” and Mazzy Star. When: Friday-Saturday, Dec. 15-16, 7 p.m. Where: Williamsburg/Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave.)

Brooklyn Music School presents Little Red Riding Hood on Friday, Dec. 15.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist and digital scenery bring the traditional “Nutcracker” story to life with a contemporary urban twist. When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 8-11 p.m. Where: Flatbush/Kings Theatre (1027 Flatbush Ave.)

Saint-Saëns’s Christmas Oratorio And Vivaldi’s Winter This holiday season, the Union Church of Bay Ridge Chorus brings you Christmas classics by Vivaldi and Saint-Saëns. When: Sunday, Dec. 17, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: Bay Ridge/Union Church of Bay Ridge (7915 Bay Ridge Blvd.) The Brooklyn Nutcracker “The Brooklyn Nutcracker” fuses ballet, hip-hop and an array of world dance genres to create a new tradition for today’s audience. A re-imagined holiday classic, this critically acclaimed work transforms familiar “Nutcracker” characters and scenes to represent the diverse traditions and vibrant multicultural history of Brooklyn. When: Through Dec. 17 (various times) Where: Clinton Hill/Irondale Center (85 S. Oxford St.)

The Nutcracker This perennial holiday favorite takes us on an enchanting adventure through a little girl’s fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers, and an army of mice. Be transported by this stunning full-scale production, with Tchaikovsky’s wondrous score, choreography by worldrenowned Marius Petipa and The Mariinsky’s Vasily Vainonen, and 40 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars in glorious costumes. When: Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Where: Manhattan Beach/On Stage at Kingsborough (2001 Oriental Blvd.)

Pinnochio Adapted by Puppetworks’ Artistic Director, Nicolas Coppola, “Pinocchio” features traditional hand-carved wooden marionettes, an original song score, the Blue Fairy and a live actor as Stromboli the Puppet Master. Six colorful scenes range from the excitement of Boobyland with its Donkey Machine to the eerie glow of undersea where the Whale lives. When: Saturday-Sunday, through Dec. 17, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Where: Park Slope/Puppet Works (338 Sixth Ave.)

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Tesseract An innovative exploration of the body in relation to space and time, the work consists of two parts: a 3D dance film and live performance with video capture and projection into

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the stage space. When: Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 13-16, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday show at 2 p.m. Where: Fort Greene/BAM Harvey Theater (651 Fulton St.)

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Jill Eisenstadt’s Novel Focuses on Religion, Family & Brooklyn’s Coast

Author Jill Eisenstadt Photo by Beowulf Sheehan, courtesy of Little, Brown

INBrooklyn The Rockaways are part of an important network of diverse habitats, and serve the ever-important role of adding a protective buffer for Brooklyn’s coastal areas. They also happen to be the setting for Brooklyn resident Jill Eisenstadt’s newest book, “Swell” (June, published by Little, Brown). The book includes some of the characters of her debut novel, “From Rockaway,” which secured her place among the legendary “literary brat pack” of the 1980s. In “Swell,” Sue and Dan Glassman, along with their two daughters and third baby on the way, are desperate to move out of their cramped Tribeca apartment. Sue even agrees to give into her father-in-law’s demand that he convert to Judaism to help out with the purchase. As her oldest daughter puts it, she “sold her soul for a sea view and a few extra bathrooms”. They end up moving into a potentially haunted house dubbed “the murder house” in the Rockaways. On the weekend of Sue’s conversion party, the house’s previous owner Rose arrives at their doorstep after escaping her assisted living facility. She seems intent on moving back in. Before long, the situation in the house begins to swell out of control. “Swell” is at once hilarious and insightful as it navigates family, relationships and the perils of living in an uncertain world.

Evolution of Art Is Topic of Book by St. Francis Professor INBrooklyn

The evolution of art in human beings is the topic of a new book by St. Francis College English Professor Gregory F. Tague, “Art and Adaptability: Consciousness and Cognitive Culture.” Tague’s work takes an interdisciplinary approach which examines art evolution through material culture, symbolic inheritance, and social learning. “In exploring the origins of art behavior, ‘Art and Adaptability’ argues for a theory of mind and material/art culture. Mind reading is part of our human evolution and involved in the arts,” Tague said. “The book covers relevant areas from great ape intelligence, hominin evolution, Stone Age tools, Paleolithic culture and neurobiology. “We use material and art objects, whether painting or sculpture, to modify our own and other people’s thoughts so as to affect behavior,” he added. “We don’t just make judgments about mental states; we create objects about which we make judgments in which mental states are inherent.” Tague has edited two scholarly and five literary collections. He is also the editor of ASEBL Journal, which investigates the intersection of ethics, arts and evolution. St. Francis College is located at 180 Remsen St., Brooklyn Heights.

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Brooklynite Pens Libretto on Cultural Exchange INBrooklyn

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You can’t get tickets until May for one of the hottest plays on Broadway right now. “The Band’s Visit,” starring Tony Shalhoub, features an Egyptian band that is sent to the wrong town in an Israeli desert. The libretto for this hugely popular musical about cultural exchange was written by Brooklyn resident Itamar Moses, shown at right after his interview for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Look out for the full interview in the coming week.

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