Adams, Donovan On Fatal Shooting Of NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Congressman Dan Donovan (Southwest Brooklyn, Staten Island) issued the following statements on Friday regarding the shooting death of NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, who died in the line of duty of Friday in a shootout with an alleged perpetrator with a long criminal record and in which another police officer was also wounded.
“Brooklyn stands in mourning over the tragic loss of NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, who was fatally shot in the line of duty, protecting and serving residents of the Bronx. His death is a solemn reminder of the sacrifice that the men and women of New York’s Finest make every single day they put on their uniforms, and of the deep responsibility we entrust to them to make our communities safe to raise healthy children and families,” said Adams.
“As a fellow veteran of our nation’s greatest police department, I join in the grieving that Sergeant Tuozzollo’s wife and children, as well as his colleagues in the 43rd Precinct, will share in the difficult days and weeks ahead. Brooklyn Borough Hall will fly its flags at half-staff in his memory, and we must all commit more than ever to combating the proliferation of guns that lie in the hands of criminals who seek to do harm to community members and police officers alike,” he added.
“My thoughts and sympathies are with the families of the two police officers who put their lives on the line in defense of our city,” said Donovan. “May the hero who made the ultimate sacrifice rest in peace. Today’s tragedy is a reminder that thousands of men and women in blue leave their homes each day to face an uncertain and dangerous environment to keep us safe. Tomorrow, thank a police officer for your safety and security.”
Clarke, Top Brooklyn Pols Hold Hillary, Dem Get Out The V0te Rally
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke will lead a large Get Out The Vote rally for tomorrow’s national and state elections including for Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton.
Among the Brooklyn elected officials representing a large swath of Brooklyn slated to be in attendance include Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, State Senators Kevin Parker, Jesse Hamilton and Roxanne Persaud, and Assembly Members Rodneyse Bichotte, NIck Perry, Annette Robinson, Walter Mosley, Latrice Walker, Diana Richardson, Pam Harris, Jaime Williams and Jo Anne Simon.
The rally is slated for 4 p.m., today Nov. 7 at 1545 Flatbush Avenue in the Flatbush Junction where Flatbush and Nostrand Avenue meet near Brooklyn College.
Republicans, Conservatives Election Day Volunteers Headquarters
The Republican and Conservative Parties are asking for volunteers to help the borough’s candidates from those parties get elected in tomorrow’s election.
Among the candidates that volunteers will make phone calls and hand fliers of support out for include Donald Trump for president, Wendy Long for U.S. Senate, Dan Donovan for Congress, Marty Golden for state senate; and Nicole Malliotakis, Malka Shahar and Michael Usher for assembly.
Volunteer are needed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., tomorrow Nov. 8 at the Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street in Bay Ridge. Stop in then or anytime throughout the day. For more information contact Liam McCabe at 917-932-4869.
Hikind Campaigns For Rosenthal In Boro Park
Boro Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind yesterday walked 13th Avenue with Republican candidate for Congress Phil Rosenthal to drum up support for his race against incumbent Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler in tomorrow’s Congressional election.
“With thousands of people disgusted with the Iran Deal and its champion Jerry Nadler, now is the opportunity to voice your concern,” Hikind said. “Let’s send a message on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and have our voices heard. My entire family will join me in voting for Rosenthal, and I invite you to do the same. Let’s stop the Iran Deal once and for all.”
The election is tomorrow, Nov. 8.
Colton Hosts Veterans’ Appreciation Night
Assemblyman Colton (Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend), City Councilman Mark Treyger (Bensonhurst, Bath Beach) and Democratic District Leaders Charles Ragusa and Nancy Tong will host a Veterans Appreciation Night tonight.
The group of officials strongly supports and wants to pay tribute to the heroes who have sacrificed so much protecting our beloved country for generations to come. The veterans’ courageous service will not be forgotten and is the main attention of the Veterans’ Recognition Night.
The event is slated for 7 p.m. tonight 29 Bay 25th Street (between 86th Street & Benson Avenue) in Bensonhurst.
De Blasio Speaks At Medger Evers College
Mayor Bill de Blasio is scheduled to speak about civic engagement and the importance of voting at Medgar Evers College, CUNY today on the eve of the National Election.
The Mayor’s comments will be followed by comments from Rudolph F. Crew, the president of the College. Dr. Crew will focus on the college’s legacy and the historical importance of the electoral process for African-Americans, who waged a long battle to win voting rights. Medgar Evers College is named for Medgar Wiley Evers, the martyred Mississippi social justice leader who fought for voting rights for African-Americans.
Local elected officials are also expected to be in attendance. Joining them on campus will be the C-SPAN bus, an interactive, multi-media learning center that brings C-SPAN’s coverage of public affairs to communities nationwide and teaches students, teachers, and the public how to follow what’s going on in Washington.
The event is slated for 1 p.m., today, Nov. 7 at 1638 Bedford Avenue on the Medgar Evers campus in Crown Heights.
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP Obtain $12.085 Million Settlement (Sponsored)
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin attorney Kathleen Kettles recently obtained a court order approving the settlement of $12,085,000.
This is a case involving the failure to timely deliver an infant to a first-time mother and resulting in severe brain damage to the child who is now six-years-old. This child cannot speak, walk or talk and must be tube fed. Her parents are completely devoted, but their day to day existence is filled with dealing doctor’s appointments, emergency visits, outside therapies and managing or providing her child’s need for extensive nursing services.
“I am truly in awe of this family and despite the heartache of having a child this disabled, it has been a joy to work for them. This settlement will lessen the burden on this incredible family,” said Kettles, who heads the firm’s Medical Malpractice team. Though a practicing attorney for almost 28 years, she was an RN for ten years prior to going to law school.
During the litigation, Kathy worked extensively with well known, respected experts in the fields of obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatric neurology, pediatric neuroradiology and a life care planner to prepare the case for trial. It is this attention to detail which results in an extremely favorable settlement for her clients.
“When I was a nurse, I often felt powerless to really help my patients, but as a nurse attorney, I get to help secure a child’s future and there is no greater feeling of satisfaction,” she said.
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