“C. Everett Koop was an extraordinary leader who transformed the office of U.S. Surgeon General by putting aside his conservative personal beliefs in the name of public health—changing the way our nation confronted some of its most pressing and controversial issues, from smoking and condom use to HIV/AIDS. It really should come as no surprise that long before Dr. Koop was a powerful player in Washington he was just a kid from South Brooklyn who enjoyed stickball and sandlot baseball and played in Prospect Park. No doubt it was those ‘street smarts’ and Brooklyn attitude that served him so well in his capacity as Surgeon General. Dr. Koop lived a long and amazing life, and it’s because of his legacy that all of us have a chance to live one as well. Brooklyn joins a grateful … [Continue reading...]

“I couldn’t be more thrilled that Walgreens and Key Food are teaming up to ensure that Windsor Terrace residents, who were organized by leaders like Ryan Lynch, Lauren Collins and Chris Huntington, will have everything from A to Z—from aspirin to zucchini. When the community works together with retailers, my office and elected officials such as Councilman Brad Lander and Assemblyman Jim Brennan, the result is a comprehensive, efficient and organized solution that prevents Windsor Terrace from becoming a food desert and instead guarantees a one-stop shopping solution. As someone who lives in Windsor Terrace, I know just how important it is for this location to provide access to fresh, affordable food. Walgreens clearly has its fingers on the pulse of the community, and this … [Continue reading...]

OPENS JANUARY 11 PRESS INVITATION/COVERAGE REQUEST: Fri 1/11 at 7:30pm, Sat 1/12 at 2pm, Mon 1/14 at 1pm, Thu 1/17 at 7:30pm, Fri 1/18 at 7:30pm Adhesive Theater Project proudly presents the World Premiere of The Service Road, written by Obie Award winner Erin Courtney and directed by Meghan Finn. The Service Road runs from January 11 – February 2, 2013 in a limited engagement at the New York City College of Technology’s Voorhees Theatre, located at 186 Jay Street in Brooklyn. Performances are Fri 1/11 at 7:30 pm, Sat 1/12 at 2pm, Mon 1/14 at 1pm, Thu 1/17 at 7:30pm, Fri 1/18 at 7:30pm, Sat 1/19 at 2pm, Fri 2/1 at 7:30pm and Sat 2/2 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 and $6 for students and can be purchased online at http://www.AdhesiveTheater.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. The January 14 … [Continue reading...]

“Thousands of families—not just in our beloved Brooklyn but across New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond—are struggling: homes have been destroyed, businesses shuttered and lives permanently changed. After Hurricane Katrina, it took barely a week for Congress to pass a relief bill offering immediate assistance. But now, months after Hurricane Sandy, Congressional Republicans ‘led’ by Speaker Boehner have chosen to play politics instead of helping storm victims. The Speaker should know that America begins with New York. We are a national city, essential not only to the identity of this nation but also to its survival, paying a lot more in tax dollars than we get back. However, in our time of need, when all we have asked for is our fair share, the Speaker and House … [Continue reading...]