The Turkey Giveaway Count
Brooklyn’s elected officials have gotten into the Thanksgiving spirit in giving away turkeys and trimmings to those in need across the borough.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams led the way and broke some kind of unofficial record as he distributed over 1,000 turkeys, with accompanying trimmings, to over 100 local churches and community-based organizations that are serving Brooklynites in need this Thanksgiving.
“Thanksgiving is not only about giving thanks for what we have, it’s about giving thanks for what we are able to give,” said Borough President Adams. “I thank all of the sponsors and volunteers who came together, in the spirit of One Brooklyn, to help ensure that hundreds of Brooklynites will have a hearty meal and a happier Thanksgiving. It is my hope that this day will be the launch of a long season of generous giving across our great borough.”
Sponsors of Borough President Adams’ Thanksgiving turkey distribution included Affinity Health Plan, Amalgamated Bank, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Fairway Market, Flushing Savings Bank, Friends of DeCosta Headley, HealthPlus Amerigroup, Investors Bank, National Grid, ShopRite and Western Beef.
Adams also provided an additional 1,000 turkeys, in partnership with local elected officials, to over 40 churches in Brownsville, Crown Heights and Sunset Park.
City Councilman Robert Cornegy gave out 100 turkeys to the Families of Children of Promise, 100 to the seniors in Stuy Park Crown Heights, and 50 to the seniors at 625 Quincy Street.
Assemblyman Karim Camara gave out 40 turkeys each at the Fenimore Senior Center, the Christopher C. Blenman Senior Center, the St Louis Senior Center, the Mt. Moriah Church School and St Gabriel’s Senior Center.
Others who have reportedly given away turkeys or have done so in the past include City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo and Assemblyman Walter Mosley in Fort Greene, and Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz in Sheepshead Bay.
Kings County Politics feels confident in saying almost all elected officials have given out some turkeys, and our apologies to the ones we missed. If you are an elected and want to send in info on your turkey giveaways email stephenwitt1@gmail.com and Kings County Politics will update this post thru tomorrow night
Reaction to Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Several Brooklyn elected officials reacted to the Ferguson, Missouri Grand Jury decision to not indict policeman Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown.
“From Ferguson to Brooklyn, the zip codes may be different but the issue of police officers shooting young, unarmed African-American men without justification is exactly the same. Throughout this country, we need a dramatic change in the manner that law enforcement authorities engage communities of color,” said Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.
The failure of the grand jury to indict Officer Darren Wilson is a miscarriage of justice. But justice delayed is not justice denied. We now need the federal civil rights investigation to take center stage, and do the right thing for the family of Michael Brown,” he added.
“Like so many Americans, I have been shocked and saddened by the Michael Brown case. No man, woman, or child in our country should ever lose their life due to police misconduct. Whether it’s the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Akai Gurley here in New York City, or the many other unarmed victims who have lost their lives after encountering those who are supposed to protect them, enough is enough. I pray for Michael, Akai, and all others who have left us too soon. What we need now is reform and action, not violence or vengeance. Our cities, starting with New York, must speed up reforms like effective police assignments, body-worn cameras, and appropriate police oversight. The federal government must re-examine the conduct of law enforcement around the country and the Justice Department must act to preserve the civil liberties of every single American,” said Public Advocate Letitia James.
Today Events:
1:30 p.m. -the New York City Council is expected to vote on and pass two pieces of Pro-Voter legislation, sponsored by Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, Deputy Leader and Chair of the Council’s Housing and Buildings Committee during the Council’s Stated meeting at City Hall.
