BP Adams, Treyger Announce Return of Coney Island Summer Concerts
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and City Council member Mark Treyger (D-Coney Island, Bensonhurst, Gravesend) joined City Parks Foundation in returning free summer concerts to Coney Island after announcing the SummerStage 2018 lineup yesterday.
The summer concert series will include a line up of five shows at the Coney Island Boardwalk. SummerStage 2018 runs from June to October and will features a diverse, multi-cultural lineup of world-famous stars and represents a variety of musical genres.
Pioneering MC and Brooklyn native Big Daddy Kane kicks off the big bash on June 20th with a 30th anniversary tribute to his debut album. Legendary dancehall and reggae acts bring the sound of Jamaica to the shores of the People’s Playground on Sunday, July 8th, with performances from Barrington Levy, Third World, Kabaka Pyramid, DJ Gravy and Federation Sound. On Friday, July 13th, Coney Island heats up with iconic Puerto Rican salsa performers Tito Rojas and Andy Montañez. The LOX, Young MA and special guest DJ Funk Flex bring their famed rhymes to SummerStage on Sunday, July 29th. The Coney Island series concludes on Sunday, August 12th with up-and-coming female rapper and lyricist Dej Loaf, jazz musician Iamdbb., and electronic-pop singer Quiñ.
“SummerStage in Coney Island is raising the bar for one of our favorite traditions in America’s Playground: free seaside entertainment! We invite people from Brooklyn and beyond to enjoy these great performances in this premier destination for summer recreation,” said Adams.
“SummerStage gives local residents access to fun, free recreational activities that celebrate the music, culture and heritage that makes our community, our borough, and our city so unique. Coney Island is, has, and always will be the place to be for culture and fun that is accessible to all. SummerStage 2018 is sure to be a hit!” said Treyger.
The event is slated to begin Wednesday, 20th at the Coney Island Boardwalk.
Golden’s Bill For World Trade Center Rescue Workers Headed To Governor’s Desk
State Senator Marty Golden’s (R-Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, Gravesend) announced yesterday that his bill aimed at extending the disability filing period for World Trade Center rescue participants is headed to the Governor’s desk for final review.
The legislation, bill S7797, extends the deadline for participants in World Trade Center (WTC) rescue, recovery, or clean-up operations to file a Notice of Participation from 2018 until 2022, provided the 9/11-related disability occurred between September 11, 2015 and September 11, 2017, among other provisions.
“This critical legislation extends the period for our 9/11 first responders who have not yet filed a notice of participation to do so,” said Golden.
“Additionally, this legislation allows for those who had their applications denied to have that application reconsidered. Our first responder heroes of 9/11 deserve assistance in getting any benefit for which they are entitled,” added Golden.
Menchaca Demands Immediate Release of Undocumented Pizza Delivery Man
City Council member Carlos Menchaca (D-Red Hook, Sunset Park) alongside Speaker Corey Johnson submitted a letter of support urging the immediate release of an undocumented pizza delivery man yesterday.
On Monday, the lawmakers demanded the release of Pablo Antonio Villavicencio-Calderon, an Ecuadorian immigrant who was handed over to immigration officials earlier this month after attempting to deliver a pizza at Fort Hamilton.
Calderon was questioned by a military soldier on the base, who asked for his immigration documents as he went to deliver the pizza. The incident led the soldier to call immigration enforcement agents on the father of two, who now faces potential deportation and fears separation from his family.
“Pablo is a hard-working father of two beautiful daughters and husband to Ms. Sandra Chica — all of whom are U.S. Citizens. It is a tragedy that he was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement just for making a pizza delivery at the Fort Hamilton U.S. Army base. Pablo’s detention presents an unjustifiable separation of families and illustrates the alarming pattern of targeting hard working immigrants solely for providing for their families,” read the statement.
Maimonides To Announce Clinical Collaboration
Maimonides Medical Center alongside New York Community Hospital will announce a clinical collaboration between the two iconic Brooklyn institutions today.
This new relationship will expand the delivery of high quality clinical care in the borough, and draw on the shared values and strengths of each institution – both rooted in service to their surrounding communities.
The program will include remarks from Barry Stern, NYCH President & CEO; Kenneth D. Gibbs, Maimonides President & CEO; George Weinberger, NYCH Board Chair; and Eugene Keilin, Maimonides Board Chair.
The event is slated for 4:30 p.m., today, June 19, at New York Community Hospital, at 2523 Kings Highway in Midwood.
