Adams Celebrates Longtime Lovebirds
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams today hosted over 150 of Brooklyn’s couples that have been together 50 years or more, in a celebration of 8,245 combined years of their love.
The lovebirds were treated to an enjoyable lunch complete with dancing, a photo booth and a sparkling wine toast led by Adams.
“Brooklyn’s Golden Couples are a shining example of the power of love and commitment for happy, healthy lives,” said Adams. “Celebrations like these remind us of the values of family that make our borough an inviting place for all lovers, both young and young at heart.”
Over 30 couples in attendance have been together over 60 years, with the longest-tenured couple being Sara and William Douglas Hill of Bedford-Stuyvesant, who have shared 67 years together.
In the dark we crush
Julia Cohen
crab apples for the sound of it. Light cannot
be bitter. The backyard licks us.
Blue like kindling, the fox we caught with
a shoebox. Your shirt is a constellation
in the tent of recovery. If you release the hand
you relax the animal. Bookshelves hold up
the moon. I sweep your fur into a feeling.
I put you into my memories on purpose.
Moss smuggles stars into your cheeks.
Inside your body’s future, bravery turns to pulp.
The flashlight pendulum. Your face sounds like that
record player. Electric & spinning.
Let’s grow old together. Don’t be scared
of Gertrude Stein. Be brave.
Golden Holds Sandy Recovery Info Session
Southern Brooklyn Sen. Marty Golden will host a Sandy Recovery Information Session tomorrow, Feb. 14 in Gerritsen Beach.
This information session with allow individualized attention for residents still recovering to speak with NYC Build it Back, the Neighborhood Housing Services and Foreclosure Intervention. There will also be information available regarding flood & homeowner insurance, low-interest home repair loans and grants.
The information session is slated for 1-4 p.m. at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall, 2750 Gerritsen Avenue.
Kings County Politics wishes all its readers a Happy Valentine’s Day & have a great weekend!
