Bay Ridge
Laurie Windsor, president of Community Education Council 20, handled a pretty big pair of scissors on June 18 when she snipped the ribbons and opened the doors to the newest addition to PS 170.
Joining her were: Karina Costantino, superintendent at Community Education Council 20; Tony Wu, principal at PS 170; Councilman Vincent Gentile (D–Bay Ridge); Col. Davidson, commander at Fort Hamilton Army Base; Adele Doyle and Bob Lee, Community Education Council 20; Kathy Khatari, community activist; Josephine Beckmann, Community Board 10 district manager; and students and members of the parent teacher association.
The addition provides classroom space, a new main entrance to the building, and modern upgrades offering students the best possible learning environment.
PS 170 [619 72nd St. at Sixth Avenue, in Bay Ridge, (718) 748–0333].
Borough Wide
Move over the tassels
Flip the mortar board and give three cheers to borough son Oleg Golubev, a graduate of the Class of 2016 at Webb Institute in Glen Cove.
The Brooklyn Tech High School graduate was awarded a baccalaureate degree in naval architecture and marine engineering at the 120th commencement ceremonies at Webb, held in Glen Cove, N.Y., on June 18.
Each Webb student is required to complete and gain hands-on experience working in shipyards, aboard ships, and design offices throughout the world during winter work week, and Oleg interned at Metal Shark in Jeanerette, La., to gain that all-important hands-on knowledge.
Now that he has that old sheepskin in hand, Oleg plans on pursuing a career in the marine industry.
Standing O sends a resounding “Congratulations, job well-done, and good luck in your future,” to Oleg, along with a Standing O to place next to his diploma.
Chess and a kick off
Hats off to the Brooklyn Public Library, for kicking off its 2016 Summer Reading program with a game-themed party at the Central Library.
Children had fun and learned strategies in a life-sized game of chess hosted by Brooklyn Strategist. Other borough branches celebrated too, including a music event at Kings Bay Library, a life-size game of Candy Land at Bedford Library, a performance by Miss Nina and the Jumping Jacks at Highlawn Library, and a musical puppet show at Gerritsen Beach Library.
“With school out of session, it is critically important that children and teens stay connected with literature, both to keep their minds engaged and to preserve the gains they made in the previous school year,” said Linda Johnson, president of the Brooklyn Public Library and chief executive officer.
In partnership with the New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn Public Library’s annual Summer Reading program aims to prevent “summer slide” by encouraging Brooklyn’s young readers to visit the library and continue reading while school is out of session.
At the celebration children were encouraged to sign up for the Summer Reading program and get started on the Summer Challenge, a game in which kids of all ages, teens, tweens, and adults complete creative and engaging activities to be entered in a drawing for a grand prize: a set of books specially curated for 12 lucky winners.
Eligible activities include visiting a place in Brooklyn that is new to you, learning a new joke or riddle, posting a book review on summe
Visit your local libraries for details or visit www.bklyn
