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Harlem Mother’s S.A.V.E (Stop Another Violent Ending) Police and the community working together for Peace, this organization is “hands on” making people in the community feel safer by involving the police and their friends. This is an annual event that we feature.

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Harlem Mother’s S.A.V.E (Stop Another Violent Ending), www.harlemmotherssave.org a Harlem based charity led by Ms. Jackie Rowe Adams seeking to end gun violence and bridge the gap between cop and community, is hosting their annual summer event entitled, “Play Street”. We anticipate hundreds of children, families and members of law enforcement from the 26th, 32nd and 36th precincts will gather for games, talks and community fun. The kickoff for this weekly event is this Thursday, July 14th beginning at 1:00pm on 128th Street between St. Nicholas Avenue (7th) & Frederick Douglas Blvd (8th Ave), where Donahue Peebles III will give the opening remarks. Please come here him address our youngest and most vulnerable community members and law enforcement in a timely … [Continue reading...]

Brooklyn Peace Day at War Memorial

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Peace Day Party Participants and Sponsors - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Proclaims International Day of Peace At Press Conference in Times Square 9/15/15, Events to be held in Central Park 9/20 & Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, War Memorial 9/21 Brooklyn, NY – www.goodnewsplanet.com invites you to be part of historic world broadcast to strengthen the message for International Day of Peace in Times Square, Central Park, and Cadman Plaza/Brooklyn War Memorial (Your invited to Brooklyn as well). 193 UN Countries have agreed, 610 Million are aware of the day (McKinsey & Company); corporations & individuals are involved worldwide, 2,000 websites to broadcast and social networks. Integral to the broadcasts is that it includes over 60 messages of organizations/ celebrities (Go to: … [Continue reading...]

Sizzle Reel for our 2015 Peace Day Party

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Celebrations in Times Square 9/15 (Press Conference), Central Park 9/20 & Cadman Plaza/Brooklyn War Memorial 9/21. Here is the link for viewing or to share with others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX5G6PGZIl8 Supporting those doing Good by helping others live peacefully with our focus on Children. Integral to the broadcast is that it includes over 60 messages of organizations/ celebrities (Go to: www.peacedayparty.org to see list) that help create a peaceful world and share how they do it. THIS IS THE HEART OF THE SHOW, educating children to help reduce: violence, bullying, sex trafficking, homelessness, poor self- esteem, hunger, bad nutrition… Right now 10/2/15 please donate to our Kickstarter Campaign which ends on October 6, 2015, … [Continue reading...]

No Gun Violence in Brooklyn and Everywhere!!

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We can have Peace - Gun Violence Being Discussed in front of an Open Casket with pictures of victims inside of it. . Borough President Eric Adams and Community Leaders unite over Gun Violence. In front of a casket, BP Adams and community leaders speak about controlling and ending Gun Violence in Brooklyn and everywhere. BP discuss a Five Step Approach. The casket will be on display for 5 days in front of Borough Hall in Brooklyn. There are real solutions that were brought up, real people doing them, so everyone, everywhere pay attention and share this Anti- Violence message. Join our www.peacedayparty.org as well, as millions will be involved with the International Day of Peace. Paul and the Good News Team. … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS CELEBRATES RAMADAN WITH MUSLIM BROOKLYNITES

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BROOKLYN, NY, July 17, 2015: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams joined Muslim Brooklynites in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Last Thursday, he hosted an Iftar dinner in the courtroom of Brooklyn Borough Hall to break the daily Ramadan fast with over a hundred Muslim Brooklynites, including local religious leaders and ambassadors from Middle Eastern and Asian nations; over twenty-five area mosques and cultural organizations sponsored the celebration, which recognized a number of community members for their advocacy and support of issues affecting Muslim-Americans. Borough President Adams emphasized the importance of highlighting the borough’s religious diversity and strengthening interfaith ties. “Our Muslim brothers and sisters are … [Continue reading...]

Dumbo Conference in Brooklyn

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The Conference in Brooklyn Opening Remarks by: Eric Adams: Brooklyn Borough President Panels: Blooming in Brooklyn: Retail Reborn in New York’s Legendary Borough Moderator: Faith Hope Consolo - Chairman of Douglas Elliman Retail Group Jack J. Sitt, Principal of Colt Equities Argyris S. Argitakos - Business Development Manager of Argento Construction Kathryn B. Welch - Executive Vice President of Forest City Ratner Brooklyn Bite’s, Opening, Building and maintaining a restaurant in NYC’s Foodie Borough Moderator: Paul G.W. Fetscher CCIM - President of Great American Brokerage April Peacock - Owner of 1st Class Construction Peter Elias – Owner at Fat Camel Falafel Veronica Barrow, LEED A.P, Principal of Design Studio’s Building Brooklyn through … [Continue reading...]

THOMAS J. VOLPE

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ST.FRANCIS COLLEGE THE SMALL COLLEGE OF BIG DREAM Dedicated to the Founder and Publisher of “The City Sun” Newspaper Pays Tribute to Thomas J. Volpe with THE THOMAS J. VOLPE Distinguished Leadership in service award. Created in his Honor Hosted by Brooklyn Borough president ERIC ADAMS Tuesday November 18th 2014 Brooklyn Borough Hall What powerful Good News for the world to hear, this is the “real thing” where people respect people. You are all here for the world’s community, and givers with your soul’s and actions. What an honor for www.goodnewsplanet.com and www.peacedayparty.org to be part of this important event. We are editing the event right now and wondering if you can share your program in an email form. We will place this content next to the two part special. We … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS PRESENTS HISTORIC BATTLE-SCARRED BROOKLYN FLAG TO LOCAL VETERANS MARCHING IN AMERICA’S PARADE

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Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams presented a group of local veterans, including representatives of the United War Veterans Council, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, Marine Corps League, and student veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, with a battle-scarred Brooklyn flag carried into the Persian Gulf War, as part of a ceremony honoring the veteran community. The group will march with this flag down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan during America’s Parade, produced by the United War Veterans Council, on Veterans Day, taking place on Tuesday, November 11th. “The spirit of One Brooklyn, along with the support and solidarity of its residents, was carried into battle through the flag that now stands proudly in … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS TO WELCOME BROOKLYN BOLTS, THE BOROUGH’S FIRST PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN 70 YEARS, AT BOROUGH HALL RALLY

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2:00 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL STEPS 209 JORALEMON STREET DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN   On Tuesday at 2:00 PM, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will welcome the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL) at a rally on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall. The Bolts will kick off their season on Wednesday with a home game at MCU Park against the Boston Brawlers. Borough President Adams will cheer on the borough’s first professional football team since 1944 and speak to the importance of sports to Brooklyn’s culture.   Joining Borough President Adams will be the team’s players, coaches, including Head Coach John Bock, FXFL Commissioner Brian Woods, Council Member Mark Treyger and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President Carlo Scissura.   The … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS TO “GO TO THE DOGS” FOR SHELTER PET ADOPTION PUSH IN BROOKLYN

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12:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL PLAZA 209 JORALEMON STREET DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN Tomorrow at 12:00 PM, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will host pet adoption organizations and advocacy groups, along with a number of dogs, on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall to announce an effort to advance adoption of shelter pets in the borough and across the city. He will unveil a legislative push to incentivize New Yorkers to adopt pets from animal shelters or humane societies, as well as promote his Adopt-A-Pet Day this Saturday on Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza, taking place from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, where shelter pets will be present and ready for adoption. This announcement is being made during National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, celebrated throughout … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS MEETS WITH FDNY COMMISSIONER NIGRO TO DISCUSS COLLABORATION, DIVERSITY AND PREVENTATIVE SAFETY

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Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams met with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and members of the department’s citywide and borough leadership for a meet-and-greet. They discussed potential areas for collaboration, including expanding outreach for diversity hiring and encouraging Brooklynites to be certified in administering CPR. “Commissioner Nigro and I share a commitment to the safety of Brooklyn, and I am excited to see how we will further this partnership in the months ahead,” said Borough President Adams. “We must pursue an approach of prevention when we think of safety, learning how to avoid disaster and tragedy before they befall us and our families; this philosophy includes our approach to fire safety, in conjunction with the … [Continue reading...]

Judy Sahagian Speaks With Chef Plum, Alisa Maria, Jennifer Williams, Joe Klecko, Chris Doleman, John Starks and Mike Adams at the “TASTE OF THE BEST WINE EXTRAVAGANZA”

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 Good News covered this event and it was special. We have many interviews from this event that we will be posting.  Here is Mike Adams, John Starks, Chris Doleman, Joe Klecko, Jennifer Williams, Alisa Maria and Chef Plum sharing their wit. ELITE NATION EMBARKS ON 2014 “TASTE OF THE BEST WINE EXTRAVAGANZA,” JANUARY 30TH, 2014 Pro Player Insider (NFL) Announced As Event Official Media And Press Red Carpet Partner Collaborative Efforts Include Sponsorship and Branding Partnerships with Dom Perignon Champagne, The Wine Academy, Numanthia, Paul Miller Porsche, Reidel The Wine Glass Company & Hope For Children Foundation WEEHAWKEN, NJ, January 30, 2014 – Event planning and entertainment company Elite Nation announces their approaching first and continuously annual “Taste of the Best … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF FREE CRIBS TO FAMILIES IN NEED, TACKLING NEWBORN HEALTH AND SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME AHEAD OF MOTHER’S DAY

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Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams proclaimed the month of May 2014 as “Safe Sleep Month”, just days ahead of Mother’s Day, at a press conference in the rotunda of Brooklyn Borough Hall, in order to alert new parents on the importance of proper care of their infants as well as tips to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In partnership with Delta Children, Borough President Adams announced that he is distributing 400 free cribs and play yards to families in need through local community boards, churches and non-profit organizations. "We want to educate parents on simple items that can potentially harm their child, and that a safe clean crib leads to a safe household and a clean pathway to raising a healthy child,” said Borough President Adams. “We are the face of … [Continue reading...]

BROOKLYN CHAMBER ANNOUNCES HILL COUNTRY AS 1600TH MEMBER

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New Adams Street Location Brings Texas-Style Barbecue and Fresh Fried Chicken to Brooklyn The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce today announced that Hill Country Barbecue Market Brooklyn and Hill Country Chicken Brooklyn has become the 1600th member to join their fast growing organization. "Thanks to all of our members and staff, and especially our Ambassador Committee, for helping us reach 1600," said Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlo Scissura. "When we announced Park Asia in Sunset Park as our 1500th member in December we promised that 2014 would be even bigger and better- and we were right. We held our inaugural Brooklyn Economic Exchange series, led a record delegation to Albany to meet with lawmakers, and signed our 1,600th member, who is now an integral part of a food … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS TO HOST GREEK HERITAGE RECEPTION WITH BROOKLYN’S HELLENIC COMMUNITY

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  6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL 209 JORALEMON STREET This evening at 6:00 PM, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will join the Hellenic community of Brooklyn, including the Honorable Georgios Illiopoulus, Consul General of Greece in New York, and the Honorable Vasilios Philippou, Consul General of Cyprus, for a Greek heritage reception at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Entertainment will be provided by a variety of Brooklyn community dance groups, including the Greek school of Plato Dance Group and members of the Hellenic Classical Charter School of Dance. Borough President Adams will present citations to a group of community honorees, including Stellene Argyriou, Antonio Brgianos, Tony Grigos, Nick Karkas, Jimmy Kokotas, Dimitrios Mallas, Joanna Vassilas, John … [Continue reading...]

PLEASE COME AND SEE THE AMAZING NITA WHITAKER ON MARCH 24TH AT 7PM AT THE TRIAD.

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I would be happy to arrange your tickets for an evening that you will love. Groomed in gospel, trained in opera, honed in pop, Nita’s voice is a remarkable instrument that defies limitations. Pulling all these elements together, Nita has found a beautiful blend of music that soothes the soul on this her latest CD Life Stories, showcasing her songwriting and producing abilities as well. With a vibrant and dynamic stage presence that is unequaled, Nita is comfortable singing in any setting, from an intimate club to the arena stages. She has sung with Andrea Bocelli and often travels with Multi-Grammy winner David Foster as his featured artist, and her performances invariably end in standing ovations. She has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Faith Hill, … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS TO ANNOUNCE 15TH ANNUAL CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL

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6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 11 BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL ROTUNDA 209 JORALEMON STREET DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN   Tomorrow at 6:00 PM, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will help announce the 15th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival, New York City's longest continuously running grassroots festival dedicated to jazz.  More than 500 artists, both internationally acclaimed stars and local favorites, will perform in over 50 events at entertainment venues, cultural, educational and faith based institutions during Jazz Appreciation Month, celebrated across the country in April. … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS STATEMENT ON THE BROOKLYN NETS SIGNING THE FIRST OPENLY GAY PLAYER IN THE NBA

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“The return of Jason Collins to the Nets franchise is a milestone for all Brooklynites to celebrate. He began his career with this team, helping it win its first Eastern Conference titles in back-to-back seasons, and was beloved by teammates and fans for his professionalism and leadership. Last year, he became the first active male athlete in one of America's four major professional sports to publicly identify as gay. In doing so, he became a trailblazer for the LGBT community and a role model for every community, especially our young people. Today, Brooklyn is truly proud to be Jason's hometown team, as he has brought us pride both on and off the court. I wish him the best of success in helping to bring our borough its first sports championship in 59 years. Let's go Nets!" … [Continue reading...]

BP ADAMS JOINS KOREAN DRY CLEANERS TO DONATE CLOTHING TO HOMELESS

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11:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL ROTUNDA 209 JORALEMON STREET DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN Tomorrow at 11:00 AM, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will join the Korean Dry Cleaners Association of New York (KDCA) to donate articles of collected clothing from all five boroughs to New York City’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS). DHS Assistant Commissioner Lisa Black will be on hand to accept over 2,000 pieces of unclaimed clothing collected by KDCA members. The donated clothing will be distributed throughout Brooklyn and New York City to help the homeless stay warm this winter. … [Continue reading...]