Gravesend
No thanks goes unthanked, so thanks to the Bay Democrats for appreciating the anti-crime unit of the 61st Police Precinct. The grateful dems presented a plaque to Brooklyn’s Finest for keeping our community safe and sound.
Officer Edwin Vargas accepted the award on the precinct’s behalf from district leader Ari Kagan and president Ben Akselrod at the last bi-weekly meeting.
Standing O pal Ben pointed out that members of the unit work in plain clothes and are not seen or noticed, yet their “dangerous and significant work keeps the community safe.”
“Even if you aren’t noticed, your efforts are,” he told the law enforcers.
Standing O gives a high-five to the Dems for the thanks, and to the anti-crime unit for its unseen and unwavering protection.
Bay Democrats [2508 Coney Island Ave. at Avenue V in Gravesend, (646) 797–6552].
Sunset Park
What is old is new again
Like a good neighbor, Sunset Park Restoration is bringing back the “Thank You Good Neighbor” initiative that it created 24 years ago.
What better way to express gratitude and appreciation than a merit certificate? We all like to be appreciated, said boardmember Tony Giordano.
“We all like a pat on the back once in awhile,” he said. “Recognizing the good deed with a certificate, reinforces that positive behavior.” Hey, isn’t that what Standing O is for?
To kick-off the event, the group presented a certificate to Assemblyman Felix Ortiz (D–Red Hook) for all the hard work he does for his constituency.
Standing O appreciates Sunset Park Restoration — it’s a good neighbor, too!
Sunset Park 5th Avenue Business Improvement District [5116 Fifth Ave. at 51st Street in Sunset Park, (718) 439–776].
Coney Island
Ice-cool arrival
Standing O hears that Rita’s Italian Ice is opening in Coney Island. The best part is that the first 50 guests win free ices for a year. Can you believe it, complimentary, rich, creamy, cooling, delicious Rita’s ices for 365 days?
You have to be there first thing on May 23 at 9:30 am for the ribbon cutting, donate a school supply for the nonprofit group Coney Island Greeters Program, and stay in line until the doors open at 10 am. Oh, and you have to be older than 13 years old, and only one entry per household, please.
Standing O can’t wait to have a large lemon chocolate on a hot Coney day.
Rita’s Italian Ices [1327 Surf Ave. at W. 15th Street in Coney Island, (718) 266–7482].
Downtown
Florence Nightingale
President and CEO of HeartShare Bill Guarinello traded in his brief case and three-piece suit for a white coat and a stethoscope to be an angel of mercy for “Nurse for a Day” at Maimonides Medical Center.
Standing O pal Bill made the rounds and learned just how hard it is to care for patients.
“I enjoyed having a first-hand look at how patients are cared for,” he said. “Day in and day out, hardworking individuals in the field, like nurses at Maimonides, keep New Yorkers healthy.”
Bill is no stranger to hard work. In addition to more than 40 years of service to HeartShare, he is active as a community leader, serving as chairman of Community Board 11 and president of the Fort Hamilton Citizens Action Committee.
HeartShare Human Services of New York [12 MetroTech Center, 29th floor at Jay Street and Myrtle Avenue in Downtown, (718) 422–4200].
