Adams Honors Veterans With “Start Strong, Finish Strong” Fair
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will honor Brooklyn’s military heroes at his “Start Strong, Finish Strong” resource fair for veterans, organized in partnership with United States Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Hamilton and others.
In recognition of the nationwide celebration of Veterans Day this Wednesday, he will present citations to several local veterans from each of the branches of the United States Armed Forces.
The resource fair will include a military vehicle display, care packages for veterans, transition services, and a veterans’ art exhibit. Additional speakers will include Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Loree K. Sutton, a retired Army brigadier general, and USAG Fort Hamilton Command Sergeant Kevin Fauntleroy.
Adams will speak about Brooklyn’s commitment to its veterans, including his efforts to restore the Brooklyn War Memorial and to address mental health challenges facing the community.
The event is slated for 10 a.m., today at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Downtown Brooklyn.
Golden Hosts Veterans Day Breakfast
Bay Ridge State Senator Martin J. Golden, a member of the State Senate Committee on Military Affairs, Veterans and Homeland Security, will host a breakfast and awards ceremony this morning in his district.
Each year at the event, Golden pays tribute to veterans in recognition of their sacrifice. This year, Golden will honor four service members posthumously, as well as retired United States military service dogs Dino and Caezar.
In addition to the Veteran’s Day tribute, the event will feature a cake cutting ceremony by the United States Marine Corps celebrating the 240th Birthday of the U.S. Marines.
The breakfast is slated for 9:30 a.m., today, at the Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street.
Colton, Tong Hold Veterans Meeting
Gravesend/Bath Beach Assemblyman William Colton and Democratic District Leader Nancy Tong are hosting a meeting to honor veterans at the United Progressive Democratic Club On Nov. 17.
New York State is home to over 900,000 veterans and has a moral responsibility to care for returning service members. Unfortunately, the battle-worn veterans tend to make up more than a tenth of the growing adult homeless population and half of them struggle against unemployment upon return, said Colton.
Colton said this year the assembly passed several laws to help veterans including measures directing key state agencies to gather information on the state’s homeless veterans and their children (A.434), the creation of a Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund for taxpayers to contribute (Ch. 428 of 2014), tax credits for small businesses hiring veterans (Ch. 59 of 2013) and the Veterans Employment Act to help give veterans temporary staffing jobs in state agencies (Ch. 557 of 2013).
The event is slated for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Progressive Democratic Club 29 Bay 25th Street. For more information call 718-236-1598 or coltonw@assembly.state.ny.us.
Schumer Stick’s It Caffeinated Peanut Butter
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer yesterday urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately investigate a new potentially dangerous product that is hitting store shelves: caffeinated peanut butter.
Scooping just a single serving of the product, dubbed “STEEM Peanut Butter,” delivers the same amount of caffeine as two caffeine-concentrated Red Bulls (over 16oz). In fact, one serving, or two tablespoons of the product contains five times more caffeine per serving than a single can of Coke.
“Parents across the country shouldn’t have to worry about a scenario in which their child might unknowingly bite into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that contains more caffeine than two cups of coffee. The thought of super caffeinated peanut butter should give everyone the jitters because of the potential health threat it poses, especially in the hands of children and teenagers. The FDA should take immediate action and investigate whether this caffeinated food product should be pulled from shelves,” said Schumer.
In a letter to the FDA, Schumer urged the FDA to specifically investigate the safety implications of using caffeine in peanut butter and determine whether the product should be pulled from shelves.
Pols Turnout for Alabi Fundraiser
Borough President Eric Adams, Public Advocate Letitia James, several members of the judicial bench, and Democratic District Leaders Geoffrey Davis And Anthony Jones were among those in attendance yesterday at a fundraiser for 57th Assembly Democratic District Leader Olanike (Ola) Alabi in For Greene.
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I’ve known Ola for several years, and I’m proud to call her my District Leader. As a former State Senator and member of the N.Y.P.D., I’ve had the opportunity to work with her for the betterment of our communities. She is passionate, smart, committed and works extremely hard,” said Adams.
