Happy

SPRING CREEK SUN

Vol. 49, No.3 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 February 12, 2021

Valentines
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See the Centerfold for the Spring Creek Sun's Valentine's Day Messages
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2020-2021
SCCC After School
Fall Online Registration

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SCCC After School offers your child a

variety of hybrid activities:
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Arts & Crafts
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Email: Rray@springcreektowers.com

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pring Creek Towers’ residents, do you have an

upcoming special birthday, anniversary, engage-
ment, wedding, birth, special occasion or a death
announcement that you would like to let the community
know about?
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ments in the paper. For more information call Pamela
Stern at 718-240-4554 or email pstern@springcreek
towers.com 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Sun
Page 4 Teen Lends Helping
Hand

Centerspread Showing the Love

for Valentine’s Day

Page 14 Cooking Cold Noodles

Daily Debates, PS4 Gaming, Teen Talk Live/Podcast, Trivia, Family Feud,

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FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers

COVID Rent Relief Program Reopens
Q: Are there any informational sessions or other health workshops
with Expanded Eligibility about the COVID-19 vaccine at Spring Creek Towers?
A: Yes. On February 17th, City Block Health will be hosting vaccine
The COVID Rent Relief Program has reopened for application with expanded eligibility criteria in

informational sessions throughout the day from 10am to 4pm at the

an effort to serve New Yorkers who may have not had the opportunity to initially apply and to
serve those who may have been previously ineligible due to the program’s restrictive criteria set
by the Legislature.
Spring Creek Towers’ Shopping Center Parking Lot (Corner of Pennsylvania
Avenue and Twin Pines Drive.) Stop by and speak with nurses about the
risks and benefits of the vaccine, when and where you can get the vaccine,
The application period will remain open through February 1, 2021. Previous
learn how to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine (if available).
applicants do not need to reapply to be considered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were

Please remember that all who stop by must wear a mask and stand 6 feet
denied according to the new criteria and issue revised determination letters to applicants.

The Program’s eligibility has been changed to no longer require households to have been apart.
considered “rent burdened” prior to the pandemic in order to qualify. Rent burden is defined as
paying more than 30 percent of monthly gross income towards rent.

NYC Free Face Covering Distribution

To qualify for this one-time subsidy, low-income renters impacted by the pandemic must meet all
of the following criteria:
• Must be a renter and have a primary residence in New York State;
• Applicants must have lost income during the period of April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020;

New York City will continue distributing free face coverings in

• Before March 7, 2020, household income must have been at or below 80 percent of

parks, Department of Education (DOE) Grab & Go meal sites, grocery

the Area Median Income, adjusted for household size; and
stores, and during social distancing enforcement.
• Households must be “rent burdened” during the months they are applying for

Additional distribution
assistance between April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
dates, lo-cations, and times,
For the purposes of assessing applicant income, cash benefits and unemployment benefits are
will be coming soon, visit
both included in the calculation.
https://maps.nyc.gov/ face-
coverings/ for more infor-
The subsidy for eligible applicants will be calculated as: the difference between the household’s

mation. (Please note that the

rent burden on March 1, 2020 and the household’s rent burden during the months of April, May,

face coverings being

June and July of 2020. For applicants who were not considered rent burdened on March 1, 2020,

distributed are washable

the subsidy will be calculated to bring them to the 30 percent rent burden threshold.

The Program’s online application is available in both English and Spanish. And will soon be cloth.)
available in six foreign languages – Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Korean, and All New Yorkers are required
Bengali. We are working with local Not-For-Profit organizations to ensure New Yorkers receive to wear a mask or face
the assistance they need to apply. covering when out in public.
People with disabilities and
seniors who are unable to go
Throughout the application period, residents who need help or have questions about their
out can request face coverings
application can contact HCR’s COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center for assistance at 1-833-
by emailing
499-0318 or covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov. Call Center representatives are available Monday-
PPERequest@mopd.nyc.gov
Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Photo by Dean Moses

HCR will also allow applicants who are unable or uncomfortable applying online to do so over the
phone rather than by mail. More information on this assistance and expanded language support
on the hotline will be available on HCR’s website in the coming days.

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• Did you know that we offer ClickPay, an online • If you do not have a checking account you may make
payment method, for you to make your rent a payment via MoneyGram.
• The nearest MoneyGram location to SCT is City Fresh
payments? Market. You can check out other locations by going
• Check out ClickPay by going to to:
https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/locations
www.clickpay.com/SpringCreek. It is FREE if you pay • To make a MoneyGram payment you will need to
from your checking account (ACH). Fees apply if you present the following:
use your credit or debit card. • Acct # from your monthly statement
• Receive Code 16459
• Click register and then create your online profile • Company Name: BSC Owner LLC
• You will be charged a $3.95 payment fee
• Connect your unit by using the account number
found on your monthly statement
• Set up Automatic Payments or click Pay Now to make
one-time payments
• Questions or help please call ClickPay at 800-533-
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PROFILE
COMMUNITY
Teen Lends
Helping
Hand
BY AMANDA MOSES

Arianna and her mother Jeanette Reyes

Rivera created care packages
with her mother to distribute to
the elderly that she knows at
Spring Creek Towers.
looking at a screen,” Rivera said,
discussing—why as a teenager—
she is motivated to keep moving
and volunteering.
Her experience during this dire
time has rendered Rivera hyper-
aware of the socio-economic dispa-
rities in low-income and black and
brown communities, further inspir-
ing her to follow her dream of
working in law enforcement.
“It makes you aware of what you
have and what you can lose. There
are things you take for granted, like
going to school in-person or cheer-
ing at basketball games. You just
think those things are just given,
like you can just go to those things,
anytime. But now we can see that
those things can close at any time,”
Rivera said.
Photos courtesy of Jeannette Reyes

“It was nice to go out and see Monday – Sunday, 9am-7pm

Arianna Rivera
The COVID-19 crisis shutdown
New York City for months in the
spring, and while some students
relished their time at home through
remote learning, one teenager took
people and make them happy, and
to just be interacting with people.”
Rivera said.
Driven to continue helping
others, Rivera moved on to aid
Sisters With Purpose (SWP) during
their bi-monthly food pantry distri-
butions. As a deeply empathetic in-
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that time to make a difference in dividual, Rivera saw how the coro-
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her community. navirus did not just ravage people’s

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Sixteen-year-old Arianna Rivera health, but it had a huge economic

has always been a humanitarian,
so when the pandemic hit, she
could not just sit back while the
elderly lacked aid and those around
her suffered from food insecurity.
Rivera and her mother, Jeannette
Reyes, decided to create care
packages for the older adults in
Spring Creek Towers, particularly
impact on families as many lost
their jobs and could no longer
afford food.
During the SWP’s Saturday
Protect Your Health,
morning food pantry, Rivera greet- Family and Community
ed those waiting outside of the
Brooklyn Sports Club’s lower level,
distributing bags upon bags of food
to each family. She didn’t mind the
All New Yorkers can and should get a COVID-19 test today –

individuals they knew who were
unable to go grocery shopping or
pick-up items for themselves. What
began as a small endeavor soon
became a series of volunteer efforts
made by Rivera, who made certain
to follow all of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) precautions by continuously
washing her hands, maintaining a
social distance, and always wearing
a mask while volunteering.
“You just have to keep yourself
safe and be mindful of it,” Rivera
said, a high schooler attending the
Mary Louis Academy.
Between the end of March and
April, Reyes would drive Rivera
throughout Spring Creek Towers as
she delivered care packages filled
with supplies, such as toiletries,
paper towels, disinfecting wipes,
hand sanitizer, and other items,
which they purchased themselves.
strenuous activities since she knew
even if you don’t have symptoms or pre-existing conditions.
that she was making a small dif-
ference in each person’s life. NYC is offering free testing in your neighborhood.
When fall arrived, Rivera knew
that the children of Spring Creek Spring Creek Towers (Starrett City)
Towers’ would need cheering up
now that their favorite holidays 1279 Pennsylvania Ave
would be significantly different due
to social distancing and economic
Brooklyn, NY 11239
hardships. So, she decided to join
the Starrett City Tenant Associa-
Testing available 7 days a week
tion’s Harvest Festival’s giveaway,
which allowed children in the com- No appointment needed. It’s free, confidential and safe.
munity to receive a free pumpkin to
decorate. The socially distant activi-
You will not be asked about your immigration status.
ties were another great opportunity
to bring joy to those who needed it
most.
Did you know? We also have mobile units in different locations each week!
Over the past year, Rivera has Learn more at www.nychealthandhospitals.org/covid-19-testing-sites
dedicated her time to exercising,
focusing on her studies, and aiming
to get out and help as many people
as possible. In doing so, she says
she was able to maintain a sem-
For more information call

After contacting their elderly neigh- blance of normalcy as most New

212-COVID19 (212-268-4319)

bors, they supplied what they call, Yorkers’ quarantined.

or visit testandtrace.nyc
COVID defense kits. “I don’t want to spend more time SEPTEMBER 2020
February 12, 2021
Famous Black Americans From Brooklyn
BY: PAMELA STERN
February is Black History Month,
a commemorative period that was
originally established as a weeklong
observance known in 1926 as
national “Negro History Week” by
the Association for the Study of
Negro Life and History. During the
1960s, activists from the civil rights
movement urged authority figures
to expand it. In 1976, President
Gerald R. Ford proclaimed Feb-
ruary to be officially recognized as
Black History month.
In honor of the month-long
celebration, the Spring Creek Sun
complied a list of some famous
Black Americans who were born
and grew up right here in Brooklyn.
Their influential work has inspired
many throughout the United
States, and we thought it might be
interesting to know a little more
about these iconic Brooklynites.
Shirley Anita Chisholm was a
trailblazer. She grew up in Brooklyn
and attended Girls’ High School in
the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbor-
hood of Brooklyn. She earned her
Bachelor of Arts from Brooklyn
College in 1946, and her Masters
Degree in elementary education
from Teachers College of Columbia
University in 1952. She was the
director of the Friends Day Nursery
in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Chisholm began her journey in
politics in 1953 when she joined
Wesley “Mac” Holder’s effort to elect
Lewis Flagg Jr. to the bench as the
first black judge in Brooklyn. The
Bedford-Stuyvesant Political Lea-
gue (BSPL) pushed candidates to
support civil rights, fought against
racial discrimination in housing,
and sought economic opportunities
and services in Brooklyn. She
eventually left the group. She was a
member of the New York State
Assembly from 1965 to 1968. Chis-
holm announced her presidential
bid on January 25, 1972. She was
the first woman to run for a
Democratic Party’s presidential
nomination. "I am not the candidate
of Black America, although I am
black and proud. I am not the
candidate of the women's move-
ment of this country, although I am
a woman and equally proud of that.
I am the candidate of the people
and my presence before you
symbolizes a new era in American
political history.”
Chisholm retired to Florida in
1991.
SPRING CREEK SUN
Chisholm died on January 1,
2005, in Ormond Beach, Florida
after suffering several strokes.
In January 2018, Governor An-
drew Cuomo announced the
building of the Shirley Chisholm
State Park, a 407-acre state park
along 3.5 miles of the Jamaica Bay
coastline, adjoining the Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and Fountain Avenue
landfills.The state park was dedi-
cated to Chisholm that September.
The park opened to the public on
July 2, 2019.
Letitia James is an American
lawyer, activist, and politician. She
was born and raised in Brooklyn.
James obtained her J.D. degree at
Howard University in Washington,
D.C., after graduating from Lehman
College in The Bronx.
She worked as a public defender,
then on staff in the New York State
Assembly, and later as an Assistant
Attorney General. Additionally, she
served for a decade as a member of
the New York City Council. She
represented the 35th Council Dis-
trict, which includes the Brooklyn
neighborhoods of Clinton Hill, Fort
Greene, parts of Crown Heights,
Prospect Heights, and Bedford-
Stuyvesant. She was later elected
as the New York City Public
Advocate in 2013.
She is the current Attorney
General of New York. She is the
first African-American and the first
woman to be elected to the position.
Stephanie Dorthea Mills was born
on March 22, 1957and raised in the
Bedford–Stuyvesant section of
Brooklyn. Mills sang gospel music
as a child at Brooklyn's Cor-
nerstone Baptist Church. She
began her professional career at age
nine, appearing in the Broadway
musical Maggie Flynn. After winn-
ing Amateur Night at the Apollo
Theater six weeks straight at age
eleven, Mills went on to become the
opening act for the Isley Brothers.
Mills rose to stardom as
"Dorothy" in the original seven-time
Tony Award Winning Broadway run
of the musical The Wiz from 1974 to
1979. The song "Home" from the
show later became a Number 1 U.S.
R&B hit for Mills and her signature
song. During the 1980s, Mills
scored five Number 1 R&B hits,
including "Home", "I Have Learned
to Respect the Power of Love", "I
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for a new genre - new jack swing.
The group made its name with
good-humored songs such as
"Magic's Wand" (the first rap song
accompanied by a video), "The
Haunted House of Rock", "Friends",
"Five Minutes of Funk" and "Freaks
Come Out at Night". Live perfor-
mances of this group were the first
rap concerts with the participation
of breakdance dancers from the
group UTFO.
The group has released six studio
albums. 14 singles of the group hit
the charts of the American maga-
zine Billboard. 4 albums of the
group were certified Platinum by
RIAA, due to their single "Friends"
Feel Good All Over", "(You're Puttin')
that hit the Billboard Hot 100.
A Rush on Me" and "Something in
the Way (You Make Me Feel)". Mills
won a Grammy Award for Best
Female R&B Vocal Performance for
her song "Never Knew Love Like
This Before" in 1981.
Whodini- is an American hip hop
group that was formed in 1982. The
Brooklyn, New York-based trio
consisted of vocalist and main
lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist
John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who
wore a Zorro-style hat as his
trademark); and turntable artist DJ
Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster
Dee.
Whodini was one of the first rap
groups out of New York in the early
'80s to add a R&B twist to their
music, thus laying the foundation
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Tel 718-642-2718 • Fax 718-642-7301

AMANDA MOSES ALEX SMITH, JR DEVORAH L. FONG

PAMELA STERN
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September 2021. The upgrades consist of the installation of new
guarantee the return of any photographs or machines, new seating, laundry carts, freshly painted rooms, and a new
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digital pay option. Upon completion of the new laundry room each unit
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Spring Creek Towers Activities
Community Organizations
Starrett City Tenants
Association
The next SCTA meeting is to be
determined. If you are a SCT
Spring Creek Senior Par tners News
Although the Spring Creek Senior Partners office is currently
Teen Central closed for the safety of the staff and residents because of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19), seniors are encouraged to call 718-348-
Open to Spring Creek Towers
residents only, ages 12 to 18, 7620 if they have any concerns, or problems the staff is able to
assist you.
Monday through Friday from 3 pm
Spring Creek Senior Partners will be having three virtual

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to 9 p.m. in the lower level of the

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resident who has any questions or

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workshops online which you may take part in via the ZOOM

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Brooklyn Sports Club. No member-

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comments, please call and leave a

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application that you will need to download from your smart phone,

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ship fees. For more information

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message with your name and iPad, tablet or computer (This is necessary for participation in the

Pl e a
phone number at 718-642-3892. contact Ms. Mosley at 718-642- workshop.)

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7168.

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Your call will be returned. Join your The three virtual workshops are: Age Perfect with Pilates, which

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tenants asso-ciation, “In Unity will run on Wednesdays from 10am to 11am, and Stronger Longer,

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Islamic Circle

i n
There Is Strength.” which will also run on Wednesdays from 11am to 12 noon, and

the
Islamic Educational Dawah Pro-

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Health & Nutrition, which will take place on Fridays from 3pm to

f o
AA and NA gram is held weekly at Spring Creek

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4pm. These workshops allow the participants to watch the

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Towers and Canarsie Islamic Cen-

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St. Laurence Roman Catholic workshops from their electronic devices in the comfort of their

i z
ter on weekends. Call Syed Ahmad

organ her
Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen
Avenues, host Alcoholics and Nar-
cotics Anonymous meetings. The
home. For more information about these workshops call 718-348-
347-529-1662 for more information
7620.
and free literature on the Islamic
religion.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
are Fridays at 8 pm and Narcotics Boxing Club

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Anonymous meetings are on

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The Starrett Boxing Club is open to

t i o
Thursdays at 7:30 pm

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males and females, 8 and up. Ses-

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sions are open Monday-Friday

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Spring Creek Youth Federation
Located at 1430 Freeport Loop, Apt.
1A, the office hours are Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday from 6 - 8:30
pm and on Saturday 10 am to 1 pm
For information, call 718-642-
1663.
Starrett City-Spring Creek Lions
Club, Inc.
This volunteer community based
organization meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month @ 7 pm,
Brooklyn Sports Club (1540 Van
Siclen Avenue, Lower Level). If you
are community minded, willing to
help others – join us, feel free to
visit our meetings. For more
information contact Evetter Pilgrim
at 718-642-1820
8am-9pm; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2
pm; closed Sunday. The Boxing
Club is now located in the
Brooklyn Sports Club. For more
information, ask reception for the
boxing club or contact 347-661-
6911, 917-686-1670, or 917-723-
0544.
Sisters with Purpose
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non-
judgmental and non-demonina-
tional based. Meets every Thurs-
day evening @ 7 p.m. For more
information: Susie Williams 646-
460-4101.

Free Online Tech Support

Spring Creek Towers Community Center
&

FOOD PANTRY Online Support can be offered in the Following Areas

Brooklyn Sports Club
1540 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
- ZOOM PLATFORM
- GOOGLE MEETS
To be distributed OUTSIDE the Community Center - MICROSOFT TEAM
Lower Level on the following dates & times:
FRESH - GOOGLE SUITE
February 13th 9AM-10AM - GOOGLE CLASSROOM
PRODUCE
February 20th 9AM-10AM - TECHNICAL ISSUES
February 27th 9AM-10AM - EMAIL
- MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT
- OTHERS AS NEEDED
DUE TO THE CURRENT GUIDELINES ISSUED BY
THE CDC AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS OUR
PANTRY OPERATION WILL CHANGE. WE WILL
DISTRIBUTE PRE-PACKED PANTRY BAGS.

UPON ARRIVAL PUBLIC SAFETY WILL GIVE

EACH PARTICIPANT A TICKET NUMBER. ONCE
YOUR TICKET NUMBER IS CALLED YOU WILL BE
HANDED YOUR PANTRY BAG.

CANNED Please be advised there is no entry into the facility. For Online support will be available using the Zoom Platform
more info & special inquiries:
GOODS Mondays – 10a – 3:30pm , Tuesday – Friday – 1:30pm – 7pm
Please register for a 30 minute time slot
www.sisterswithpurpose.net
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@sisterswithpurposeinc

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@siswithpurpose For additional Info please reach out to Jatava Sevorwell

DRY GOODS
718.348.7763 or jatava@igotitotoo.org
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Education Matters
Graduating Your Child to Their Own
Digital Device? What to Know
Free Online Tech Clinic
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Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year!

The Chinese New Year begins
today (February 12th), and the
festivities will be celebrated for 16
days.
Chinese New Year, also known as
Spring Festival or the Lunar New
Year, begins on the first calendar
month during the new moon (which
is why the dates shift every year). It
is celebrated for 16 days, ending on
the first full moon, which then
segues into the Chinese Lantern
Festival (February 26th).
The New Year festival is an age-
old tradition that intertwines an-
cient myths and customs. It was
created to help honor deities as well
as ancestors. Often, the evening
preceding Lunar New Year’s Day is
an occasion for Chinese families to
gather for an annual reunion
dinner. However, with the COVID-
19 pandemic parades and social
gatherings have been canceled.
While get togethers are being
placed on hold this year, many can
still follow other traditions. It is said
that cleaning is one custom in
which the house is thoroughly
cleansed in order to sweep away
any ill-fortune and to make way for
incoming good luck. Windows and
doors are decorated with red color
paper-cuts and couplets with popu-
lar themes of “good fortune” or
“happiness”, “wealth”, and “longe-
vity”. Other activities include giving
money in red paper envelopes.
What is this year’s Chinese
Zodiac Sign?
In Chinese astrology, every year
is represented by an animal. The
cycle is twelve years, with a
different animal for each year. In
2021, we are entering the year of
the Ox! According to Chinese
culture, Ox are considered honest
and sincere. They are so earnest
that they never showboat their
talents but are still recognized for
their hard work.
Oxen are firm believers that
everyone should do their part. They
are highly logical and can poten-
tially make great leaders.
Zodiac Ox Years: 1925, 1937,
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997,
2009, and 2021.
Lucky things for the Ox Zodiac
sign:
Colors: blue, yellow, green
Numbers: 1, 4
Flowers: bamboo and valley lily
Directions of auspiciousness:
East and Southeast
Directions of wealth: Northwest
Directions of love: South
Unlucky things:
Colors: red, brown
Numbers: 3,6
Photo by Amanda Moses

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starting February 24th.

Follow the steps below:

1. Log into MySchools.nyc

2. Create a profile.
3. Select Starrett Early Learning Center (KBPJ or KBPL) as the 1st school of choice.
4. Submit your application.

Beginning early May, The Department of Education will send you an offer letter for the
school they have assigned your child to attend. Upon receiving the offer letter/notice,
you will call the school to accept the offer.

Once you have accepted the offer for your child to attend Starrett Early Learning
Center, the enrollment process will begin.

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Stay safe and well!

Ms. Moore, MS. Ed

Executive Director
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room with colorful heart-shaped

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For a fun family night in, set
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their creations can serve as cost-
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kitchen cabinets. For this easy and
adorable craft, gather red and pink
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unmatched humans, it’s a challenging and stressful time of year filled
with sappy “significant other” sentiments. It leaves a lot of us feeling left
out. Don’t despair! If you’ll permit me a math metaphor, one may be less
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Valentine’s Day, you should feel free to have one with yourself! You are
pretty great. Here are some women (and men) who found themselves to
be a worthy partner — and some of them found love too.

“Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion” — Mira Sorvino and Lisa
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a car, invent new, much more successful histories and attempt to turn
the heads of their former classmates. But what these besties find is that
real success doesn’t rely on subterfuge; it’s knowing and being true to
who you are.

“Waiting to Exhale” — Four Black women experience heartbreak and

deception from the men in their lives, turning to each other for
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strength within yourself to leave a bad situation before you can find the
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of a friend, only to find that all have been cast aside by their husbands
for younger women. The gals decide that payback is the best revenge,
but in executing their best-laid plans, they find a larger, deeper purpose:
helping other women. Starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane
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right moves at the right time. Enter cynical city journalist Sara (Eva
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Dearest Dean,
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for
always being my strongest supporter,
To our Falcon students and families,  advocate, and best friend. Every year we
embark on new and wonderful adventures, and although
The Gateway Intermediate School 364 faculty and staff would
2020 was a difficult year, I’m glad I had you with me to hold
like to send love your way. We love and appreciate each
member of our Falcon family. We can’t wait to see each and my hand and get through it together. You are the Han Solo to
every one of you in the building again.  my Leia, the Tommy to my Danny Torrance, and the Tony
Stark to my Pepper Potts. Love you 3000!
Continue to stay safe and mask up. 
Love always,
-Faculty and staff of Gateway Intermediate School 364
Amanda

“I love you mom. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!!!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day Shaney-Wan
Kenobi.. I will love you forever your
yyyyyyy heart.
- Delilah Plaza Grade 3 -Michelle

“Happy Valentine’s Day mom!”

- Love Gabby Grade 4

Roses are red

Violets are blue
Judo has brought us together
“Happy Valentine’s Day mom! I love you so much! I hope you I love our little crew
have a fun day full of chocolate.” -Kevin Bailey
-Love, Cayla Grade 4

In these trying and most difficult times:

We need 💕 love, ☮ peace of mind, soul, body & spirit.
Presence of mind to create a new normal for the benefit of
humanity. I wish everyone a Valentine’s Day filled with love &
happiness & health to last a lifetime!
Hugs 🤗 & Kisses😘
Rebecca SCTA President 🌈 ❤

Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends and family. Remember

it’s not just for couples, it’s to celebrate love in all forms, Love
is all around us.
-Jetaun Washington
February 12, 2021 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 13

All we want for Valentine’s Day is to hang out with our I want everyone to show love to each other on Valentine’s
mom!! Day.
-JJ and Kelsey Billups -Dominick Bonserio

Happy Valentine’s Day to my mom, Aunt Gale, and Aunt

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mommy! I love and for Valentine’s Lorraine. I love all of you!
Day you can get anything you want.
-Pam
-Love, Madison

Happy Valentine’s Day to my sister, Paula, my brother-in-law,

Mike and to Nathan, Mollie, and Maya!
For Valentine’s Day, I want to hang out with my family and
give out Valentine’s gifts. -Love, Pam
-Love, Raja Pope-Carter
Dear Mommy and Daddy
we love you so much and you are the best parents
I love Bella ever! Have a Happy Valentine's Day!
Love, Mollie,Maya, and Nathan
by Michael Rich
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Garden Educator, Jacqui Roytman showed the judokas how to make cold
noodles.
BY AMANDA MOSES
Garden Educator, Jacqui Royt-
man is cooking up fun with
students in the Starrett Judo Club
online and their parents! Every
Tuesday from 4 pm to 5 pm,
Roytman joins Sensei Legros and
the Starrett Judo Club online to
provide an in-depth view of nutri-
tional cooking, along with planting
and growing food to support
healthy lifestyles.
The judokas (judo students) re-
cently learned how to make a sim-
ple, traditional Asian dish of cold
noodles with mixed vegetables.
Since Judo is a Japanese-based
martial art, the students have been
studying the Japanese culture and
language, and now they are learn-
ing about some foods that are part
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest
on efforts to reintroduce Grizzly
bears back to the Lower 48?
-- J. Whitaker, silver Spring, MD
Grizzly bears, once a common
sight in the Lower 48, were hunted
and killed to near extinction over
the century that followed colo-
nialism. Today, these majestic,
lumbering creatures are the focus
of many restoration efforts in the
United States.
Grizzlies are an important part of
the ecosystems they typically
inhabit. They aerate soils in the
meadows where they dig, distribute
plant seeds across the forest floor
after eating fruits and nuts, and are
a keystone species given their
position at the top of the food
chain—i.e., if Grizzly populations
are suffering, so must be other
wildlife populations in the region.
In addition to their ecological
importance, Grizzly bears also hold
a great cultural value for many
Native American tribes and Cana-
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Cooking Cold Noodles
of the Asian culture.  wait about 5 to 10 minutes for
Roytman decided to teach the
class about two forms of Asian noo-
dles that are very popular in Japan,
somen (thin noodles made of wheat
flour) and soba (thin noodles made
of buckwheat flour). She then
explained two key cooking voca-
bulary words that they would be
focusing on: sauté and julienne.
To sauté something is to use a
pan with either light oil or butter
over high heat. This process allows
the ingredients to soak in the flavor
and to soften/brown.  between 12 and 16 people)  sauce and mix together.
To julienne food is to slice food
into short, thin strips. This is a
French-based form of preparing
food and it is called julienne after a
Parisian soup, potage julienne.  mushrooms, yellow squash, and
dian First Nations.
Before colonizers came into
the Americas from abroad,
scientists think some 50,000
Grizzly bears lived between the
Pacific coast and the Great
Plains. According to the non-
profit Western Wildlife Outreach,
Grizzlies were eliminated from 98
percent of their original range in
the contiguous U.S. between
1850 and 1970. Sport hunting,
fur trading, farming, and the fact
that until the mid-20th century,
most of these bears would be
shot on sight, nearly eradicating
them entirely. Today, fewer than
1,400 Grizzlies remain in the Lower
48, most of them in and around
Yellowstone National Park. Trace
DNA evidence shows a small
number (less than five) live in and
around North Cascades National
Park in Washington State.
All of these populations are see-
ing positive growth trends in recent
years due to restoration efforts by
environmental groups, indigenous
activists and wildlife biologists. But
it’s an uphill battle managing
existing protected habitat for ideal
Grizzly conditions while keeping
livestock ranchers around the peri-
phery of Yellowstone from unload-
ing their rifles at their first sight of
a Grizzly’s signature hump.
And like many other animal spe-
cies, Grizzlies now face a new
Upon finishing the lesson, the
students couldn't wait until they
tasted their cold noodle dish.
Prior to the lesson, the children
and their families were given a list
of ingredients and measuring direc-
tions.   seeds (and chili flakes for a little
Cold Noodle Dish (can serve
1lb Asian noodles (instant whole
grain vermicelli, somen, soba)  food, the students were amazed
Assorted Vegetables that must be
julienned and sautéed: spinach,
threat: climate change. Their popu-
lations have been migrating farther
north, and have been encountering
another competitor: Polar bears,
which. have had viable offspring in
areas where the two species have
population overlap. Unfortunately,
the rapid changes that are ac-
companying climate change will be
difficult to overcome for even a
Grizzly bear.
“There are only a couple Grizzly
bear populations that are viable in
the United States. Says Wendy
Keefover from the Humane Society
of the United States: “There are just
these tiny islands of Grizzly bear
populations left. They need far
more protection, not less.”
Active work in restoration con-
tinues to be extremely important to
American ecosystems for these
February 12, 2021
carrots and radishes.
Cucumbers (thinly sliced)
Asian pears (thinly sliced)
2-4 tbsp sesame seeds for
sprinkling
While the judokas and their pa-
rents prepare their ingredients,
Roytman asked them to boil water
and wait until it bubbles.  As they
waited for the water to boil, she
then told the students to add a
sauté mix together, which consist-
ed of:
¼ cup of sesame oil
2 tablespoons of soy sauce 
1 tablespoon of rice vinegar 
2 tablespoons of honey
2 minced cloves of garlic
After combining all of the ingre-
dients and cutting up their vege-
tables, the water began to boil. It
was time to add the noodles and
them to cook.
“Drain and rinse under cold
water until they cool, sauté any
vegetables that need to be cooked,”
Roytman said once their noodles
were finished.
After the noodles and vegetables
were cooked, Roytman told the
students to garnish their cold no-
odles with toppings and vegetables
of their choice, and sprinkle sesame
spice).  Add a small amount of soy
When it came time to trying the
with their meal. It was simple and a
healthy serving of fresh fruit and
vegetables.
cornerstone populations. To
help with Grizzly bear restora-
tion, visit the website of the
Friends of the North Cascades
Grizzly Bear and add your name
to their list of “Friends of the
Grizzly” to receive updates on
the campaign that has been
pushing for more federal efforts
to protect the iconic bears.
CONTACTS: Friends of the
North Cascades Grizzly Bear,
northcascadesgrizzly.org;
NPCA’s “Support Grizzly Bear
Recovery in the North
Cascades,” npca.org/advocacy/53-
support-grizzly-bear-recovery-in-
the-north-cascades; Interagency
Grizzly Bear Committee’s “Current
status of threatened Grizzly bear
populations and their recovery,”
igbconline.org/conserving-grizzly-
populations-2/; Western Wildlife
Outreach’s “Grizzly Bear History,”
westernwildlife.org/grizzly-bear-
outreach-project/history/.
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Game Play
February 12, 2021
Werewolf: The
Apocalypse
Earthblood vs Nioh 4K
Remaster
Game: Werewolf: The Apocalypse
Earthblood
Platform: PlayStation 4,
PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox
Series X and Series S, Microsoft
Windows
Rating: M for Mature
Cost: $39.99
The PlayStation 5 has already
proven itself to be a fantastic
console despite a rocky launch due
to limited supplies. The biggest
issue now has been the lack of
software since its early lineup of
blockbuster titles such as Spider-
man Miles Morales, Demon Souls,
and Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. We
take the look at two new releases to
see if they are worth your time.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse –
Earthblood is based on a pen and
paper role playing game, so the
Tech
Talk
The Best
Smartphone For
Your Personality
(BPT) - The vast majority of
Americans own some type of cell
phone - and 81% own a smart-
phone, according to Pew Re-
search. Smartphones are so in-
grained in everyday life that some
psychologists say they have be-
come an extension of people’s
lives. With such a wide variety of
smartphones available, it can be
overwhelming to select one. How-
ever, with so many options, per-
sonalizing your phone to your
preferences based on brand,
needs and features can be a sim-
ple way to start.
If you’re in the market for a new
smartphone and want to make
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narrative is brimming with deep
lore that will leave many unfamiliar
players scratching their heads in
confusion. The basis, however,
follows a pack of werewolves as
they take on an evil military co-
operation. Somewhere amidst the
befuddling mythology there is an
entertaining story showcasing
Cahal, an aged pack leader out to
earn the respect of his peers.
This is achieved by a mixture of
stealth and action. Developer Cya-
nide allows players to transform
from a man into a wolf at any
moment. This is helpful when
attempting to pass by armed
guards unnoticed. When you are
spotted, Cahal will transform into a
ferocious werewolf and the game
takes on a button-mashing affair.
While combat can be fun, the
gameplay soon becomes repetitive
and tiresome.
The biggest problem comes in the
form of the game’s graphics. With
the PS5, one would expect jaw-
dropping graphical fidelity, instead
we are left with visuals that are at
least two generations outdated.
sure it fits with your lifestyle and
personality, here are some options
to consider.
For the busy multitasker
If you’re someone with fast-
paced days who’s always trying to
accomplish many tasks at once,
you need a device with space to
multitask. LG WING looks and
performs like a typical smart-
phone, but with one quick swivel,
the entire front of the phone
rotates clockwise 90 degrees to
reveal a 3.9-inch second screen.
Using this feature, certain apps
can be expanded to both screens,
or, two different apps can be
displayed simultaneously, allow-
ing you to do more at once.
For the unique trendsetter
As someone who’s always on the
Characters look to be missing
textures and their eyes exhibit
blank, dull-like stares.
Werewolf Conclusion
Werewolf: The Apocalypse –
Earthblood can only be recom-
mended for die-hard fans of the
role-playing game or werewolf afi-
cionados, and even then, they will
have to be extremely forgiving of
major shortcomings.
Game: Nioh Collection
Platform: PlayStation 5
Rating: M for Mature
Cost: $69.99
The Nioh Collection is a 4K
remaster of Nioh 1 and 2. If you are
unfamiliar with this series, it’s
similar to the infamous Dark Souls
games in both gameplay and
difficulty.
If you have played a Demon or
Dark Souls game before you will
know what to expect here. You
must travel through a variety of en-
vironments from shorelines and
villages to caves battling all manner
of monsters and demons. Wielding
weapons such as dual swords,
axes, spears, bows, rifles, and
more.
Hacking your way through levels
is truly addicting, especially when a
foe drops a rare piece of armor for
you to don. The only downside is
the extreme difficulty of the bosses.
Besting one of these bad boys will
cutting edge of the next trend, you
need a device that can keep up
with you. LG VELVET’s unique
personality, design, wide range of
shimmering colors and premium
features can help you chase all
your pursuits with style - without
burning a hole in your wallet. Fea-
turing high-quality video, audio
and camera capabilities, being
fully immersed in your viewing,
gaming and photography has
never looked and felt so sleek.
For the creative on a budget
If you’re a person who’s con-
stantly writing, editing, doodling,
sketching or jotting down quick
notes, a smartphone with a stylus
will make your life infinitely
easier. The LG Stylo 6’s built-in
stylus pen, along with its three
spectacular rear cameras, massive
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take the memorization of their
attack patterns, over a dozen
attempts, and nerves of steel. Still,
when you actually beat them, the
sense of accomplishment is im-
mense.
As these are not brand-new
titles, the visuals have clearly aged.
Still, the addition of 4K certainly
adds some much-needed clarity
when running on a compatible TV.
Nioh Collection truly showcases
Japanese samurai culture, with
detailed armor, stunning temple
sceneries, and more.
Nioh Collection Conclusion
If you have the skill and patience,
the Nioh collection is a fun and
rewarding addition to your Play
Station game library. With that
being said, at the moment much of
your PlayStation 5 library may just
consist of remasters at the
moment.
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display and fast charging tech-
nology can help you keep your
passions going. Whether it’s
creating content for the world or
sharing it, infinite creative poten-
tial meets affordability, thanks to
LG Stylo’s modest price tag.
For the techie with a need for
(affordable) speed
5G is the next big thing in wire-
less technology, bringing faster
speeds, better connectivity and
new possibilities for what a smart-
phone can do. Most often than
not, being among the first to get
your hands on the latest and
greatest can come at a hefty cost.
If you’re an early adopter who’s
excited about the arrival of 5G
speeds but not so excited about
the high price-tag, consider the LG
K92 5G. With five cameras, an
edge-to-edge vibrant display and
huge battery, the K92 5G sports
high-end features to give you the
experience and benefits of 5G on a
budget.
Your mobile device can say a lot
about your personality. Choose a
phone that speaks to you and
helps you do more of what you
love.
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Pilgrim Cathedral of East New York Temple Emanu-el of Canarsie

Bishop George M. Shorts: senior pastor 1880 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY

Religious Listings 590 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207
(718) 927-3354
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Andrews United Methodist Church
Rev. Avilo de Leon,
91 Richmond Street, Brooklyn
(718) 235-4621
Bethelite Institutional Baptist Church,
Inc.
Rev. Dr. Robert Linden, Pastor
447 Elton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11208
718-827-0700
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Rev. Larry Camp Pastor
1962 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
11207
(718) 257-8300
Canarsie Community Reformed
Church Since 1876
1155 East 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
11239
718-649-3759
Changing Lives Christian Center
Pastor & Founder Paul B. Mitchell
1848 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
11207
The Church of the Holy Redeemer
(Congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America)
Rev. Stephen G. Marsh, Pastor
2424 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 272-9300
Christian Cultural Center of New York
Pastor and founders: Dr. A.R. Bernard,
Rev. Karen Bernard
12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11207
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www.clc.org
East End Baptist Church
Pastor Woody Proffitt
263 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Greater New Beginning Baptist
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Pastor Earl B. Chester
303 East 98th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
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Rev. David K. Brawley, Lead Pastor
859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY
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 Virtual Entertainment
February 12, 2021 SPRING CREEK SUN
BY PAMELA STERN
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM): The 35th Annual Brooklyn Tribute
to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BAM will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr’s life and his legacy all month long through February 28th. This
digital adaption will allow an audience from around the world to celebrate
Dr. King’s legacy.    of the performance (or immediately upon purchase thereafter).
Visit: https://www.bam.org/mlktribute
Coney Island Luna Park: Are you craving the thrills and chills of going to
an amusement park this summer? Well you can virtually go on the
Cyclone or the Thunderbolt and a few other rides from the comfort of your
own home. You can still feel the excitement and you don’t even have to wait
on the long lines while you experience the twists and turns of the roller
coasters.
Visit: https://lunaparknyc.com/experience-coney-island-iconic-rides-in-
360/
On Stage At Kingsborough: THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
STREAMING ON DEMAND from February 8th through 21, 2021   Pay
What You Can (Suggested: $10)
The Snail and The Whale, a play with music inspired by the book by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine
the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. This is a heart-
warming adventure for everyone aged four and up. The performance is 55
minutes long with no intermission. Ticketholders will be sent a link at
10:00 AM EST on the first day of the performance.
Visit: https://www.onstageatkingsborough.org/the-snail-and-the-whale
On Stage At Kingsborough: RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
STREAMING ON DEMAND from MARCH 15th through 21, 2021   Pay
What You Can (Suggested: $15)
This is one of the most popular Irish step dance shows internationally,
Rhythm of the Dance features a wealth of Irish talent, featuring World and
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Irish champion dancers, and some of the finest Traditional musicians and
singers.
This show combines traditional dance and music with the current up to
date stage technology. The dance moves and music will take you on an
exhilarating, high energy journey through the ages. A link to the
performance will be sent to ticketholders at 10:00 AM EST on the first day
Visit: https://www.onstageatkingsborough.org/rhythm-of-the-dance
Muslims in Brooklyn: a three-year, multi-faceted public history project
designed to amplify the stories of Brooklyn’s Muslim communities and
contextualize those stories in the broader history of the borough, the city,
and beyond.
Visit: https://muslims.brooklynhistory.org
St. George’s Theatre: Jackie Robinson for Grades: K – 5. This event will
run from February 1st to February 28th.
Jackie Robinson’s number “42” has come to symbolize the triumph of the
human spirit over incredible odds. This biographical tale follows the life of
Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to cross the color lines in
the Major Leagues. He is a real-life hero and this is a tribute to the power
of persistence and determination in the face of adversity, you will see why
Jackie Robinson has inspired so many people both in and out of sports!.
Visit: https://stgeorgetheatre.com/2020-21-arts-in-education-virtual-
performances/
9/11 Memorial & Museum: There are both virtual tours and virtual
memorial tours. You will be able to take in panoramic views of the rebuilt
World Trade Center, while discovering the meaning behind the 9/11
Memorial, learn about what happened on 9/11, and consider how people
selflessly responded in the aftermath of the attacks.  Tours are live,
interactive, and led by Museum staff using Zoom. This 45-minute live tour
explores the design and history of the site, highlighting the stories of those
affected by the attacks. This is recommended for teenagers and adults.
Visit: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/virtual-tours
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Speaking of Health
Animals, Not Men
Suffer Irritable
Male Syndrome
BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.
Is there such a thing as irritable
male syndrome, similar to PMS
in women? If it is real, does it
cycle yearly or monthly? My
husband is negative and blames
others for things at some times
more than others. Also, is there a
cure or ways to manage it?
Dr. Roach says: The term “irritable
male syndrome” was coined in
2002 in a review of animal be-
havior, among male animals with a
strictly seasonal breeding pattern.
After mating season in these ani-
mals, testosterone levels drop
markedly, and the animals exhi-
bited symptoms of nervousness
and irrationality.
In humans, low testosterone has
Five Steps To Help Stop The Rise In Deaths From Heart Attack And Stroke
(BPT) - Permission granted by
ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams.
At 42, ShantaQuilette Carter-
Williams never saw herself as
someone who had a heart problem.
She was active, paid attention to
what she ate and felt healthy.
But one day, while on her usual
run, she felt her heart flutter and
went to the doctor. Six years later,
after several trips to the emergency
room and misdiagnoses, she had a
heart attack and a stroke. That’s
when she learned she had car-
diovascular disease, which can lead
to both. She also was surprised to
learn that it runs in her family - her
mother had suffered a heart attack
at a young age and hadn’t told her
about it.
Carter-Williams’ story is not
uncommon. Cardiovascular dis-
ease is the leading cause of death
each year in the US, and it is on the
rise. Black Americans are 30%
more likely to die of this disease
than others, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. There are many rea-
sons for these higher rates, such as
family history, implicit bias within
the medical community and un-
equal access to health care.
“Cardiovascular disease is not
usually discussed in Black cul-
ture,” says Carter-Williams, “but
we need to talk about these real
issues - it could potentially save
lives.”
Today, Carter-Williams is an
advocate for women, especially
Black women like herself and her
mother. Her goal is to help others
take charge of their cardiovascular
health, so they don’t have to go
through what she did.
Now is the perfect time to start
this important conversation -
February is both American Heart
Month and Black History Month.
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a set of common symptoms, includ-
ing low libido and low overall ener-
gy. Loss of body hair and decreased
muscle mass happen after pro-
longed time without testosterone.
Psychiatric symptoms, such as
depressed mood and anxiety, are
less strongly tied to low testos-
terone levels.
Most experts do not believe that
the findings in animals are analo-
gous to what healthy men experi-
ence. While it is possible that your
husband has low testosterone, and
that this level may be causing a
degree of irritability, it is much
more likely that his behavior has a
different underlying cause than
loss of testosterone.
By contrast, premenstrual synd-
rome, where there are dramatic
shifts in hormones, is clearly as-
sociated with mood swings, irrita-
bility, anxiety and depression. As
the hormone changes are cyclical,
so the symptoms are cyclical as
well. No such cycles exist in men for
testosterone.
I have certainly known many
There are changes you can make to
help in the fight against this deadly
disease.
Carter-Williams offers the following
tips:
1) Put your health first
Making your health a priority can
go a long way to curb the risk of
cardiovascular disease. This can
include getting regular check-ups
and making lifestyle changes like a
heart-healthy diet, daily exercise
and reducing stress. For example,
Carter-Williams scaled back her
hours at work and made time for
healthier habits such as exercising
more and spending more quality
time with her kids. A lower-stress
lifestyle gives her more oppor-
tunities to teach her kids how to
make healthy choices and reduce
their risk of cardiovascular disease.
2) Talk about your family history
Lasting change starts with educa-
tion. Black Americans have a dis-
proportionately higher risk of
cardiovascular disease, in part due
to genetic factors. Carter-Williams
irritable males, however, and any-
body can be more irritable one day
compared with another. I would
note that, especially in men, irrita-
bility and being easily angered can
be a sign of depression, among
many other possibilities.
I am a healthy 73-year-old man
who has always had a large pro-
state. Thirty years ago, my urolo-
gist described it more like the
size of an orange rather than a
walnut. Despite its size, it has
never given me any problems —
no UTIs, sudden urination, poor
stream, waking me in the middle
of the night, etc. Despite not
having symptoms, about 10
years ago I was prescribed finas-
teride at a dose of 5 milligrams,
and Rapaflo to “try to keep it in
check.” In 2018 I had an ultra-
sound done of my prostate, and
it was measured at 185 grams. It
was measured again recently and
is now 232 grams. My PSA is
always in the 3.2-3.5 range.
At what point does a prostate
get too large? Should I be con-
cerned even without having any
symptoms? To his credit, my
encourages everyone, especially
Black women, to learn about their
family health history and discuss it
with their health care teams.
3) Find the right health care
team for you
Bias can exist in the health care
system, even if it’s not intended.
These biases can affect the way pa-
tients with cardiovascular disease
and other chronic conditions are
understood and treated. Carter-
Williams now looks for doctors who
“look like her.” “I need someone
who understands me culturally,”
she says. “To relate to my doctor in
that way makes a difference.” It’s
important that she trusts her
health care team and feels com-
fortable talking with them. A good
relationship with your doctor - with
regular checkups and conversa-
tions about cardiovascular disease
- can help you manage your risks
over the long-term.
4) Take steps to know your
cholesterol numbers and manage
them
The majority of deaths from
cardiovascular disease are a result
of atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease (ASCVD), which can cause
stroke, heart attack or even death.
ASCVD is caused by high levels of
bad cholesterol (LDL-C) in the
blood. But there are steps you can
take to manage your bad choles-
terol and lower your risk. Regular
testing can help detect high levels
of bad cholesterol in the blood. Talk
to your doctor about how often you
need to have your cholesterol
checked and what you can do to
help lower high bad cholesterol and
keep it low - including following a
healthy diet and adding or
adjusting medication, if needed.
February 12, 2021
urologist discussed my surgical
options, along with the related
side effects. I am reluctant to do
anything if it’s not necessary.
Dr. Roach says: The normal pro-
state gland is about 20 grams, and
only 4% of men will develop a pro-
state over 100 grams. Yours is well
past that, though far short of the
world record of 2,410 grams.
It is striking that the size of the
prostate does not well correlate
with a man’s symptoms. Since you
have no symptoms and a low PSA
level (especially considering the
size), there is no indication to do
anything surgically. The risk of
surgical complications is higher in
men with very enlarged prostate
glands, so I would certainly be cau-
tious about considering surgery.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is
unable to answer individual ques-
tions but will incorporate them in
the column whenever possible.
Readers may email questions to
ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.ed
u.
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All Rights Reserved
5) Take the pledge
There are many more steps you can
take to contribute to a healthier
future for yourself and others. A
great place to start is by taking The
Legacy We Lead pledge to help lead
a legacy of fewer lives lost to
cardiovascular disease and signing
up to receive resources that will
help you turn your pledge into
action.
The Legacy We Lead is a national
effort led by Novartis Pharma-
ceuticals Corporation dedicated to
help stop the rise of cardiovascular-
related deaths. With stories and
inspiration from people like Carter-
Williams, the program aims to
inspire individuals to make a
commitment to create a healthier
future.
“My heart matters and so does
yours,” says Carter-Williams. “The
Legacy We Lead urges everyone to
take care of their own heart health
and to support others.”
Join the effort to create healthier
future and take the pledge at
www.thelegacywelead.com.
Exercise
for Good
Health
February 12, 2021
Speaking of Health
Why You Might Need More Than a
(BPT) - Did you know multi-
vitamins were created during World
War II, in order to help Americans
address food shortages during the
war? And multivitamins have been
popular ever since, helping people
make up for nutritional and dietary
deficiencies. Not everyone is suc-
cessful at getting all the nutrients
they need from the food they eat, so
multivitamins seem like a reason-
able catch-all to stay healthier.
But the science of nutrition has
changed a lot since the 1940s, and
the fact is, multivitamins are a one-
size-fits-all approach to an extreme-
ly individualized issue - your body
and its unique needs. What you
may require to best support your
personal well-being is unlikely to be
the same as what your neighbor
needs.
A new survey for Persona Nutri-
tion by Wakefield Research reveals
that almost half (47%) of Americans
say it’s even more important to take
a daily multivitamin now than last
year. Most people look to multi-
vitamins for specific health chal-
lenges, including:
* 53% for supporting their immune
system
* 44% to have more energy
* 26% to maintain a healthy weight
* 24% to support a good night’s
sleep
* 24% to maintain a healthy stress
level
However, a multivitamin might
not contain the exact nutrients to
help all people with those health
concerns. In addition, vitamin sup-
plements can also have a poten-
tially negative effect on - or inter-
action with - other medications you
may be taking.
How to determine your vitamin
and supplement needs
Answering simple questions about
your health history, lifestyle and
medications in the online assess-
ment at PersonaNutrition.com will
reveal your personalized plan for
recommended vitamins and supple-
ments in 3-5 minutes.
The company’s proprietary algori-
thm used for the assessment is
based on scientific research re-
viewed by a team of doctors and
nutritionists, factoring in your
lifestyle, individual needs and
current prescription medications to
provide doctor-formulated vitamin
and supplement recommendations
that are as unique as you are.
“Especially for those with specific
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health concerns, whether stress
and sleep problems, energy levels or
immunity concerns, a multivitamin
alone is not going to supply suf-
ficient or targeted nutrition,” said
Courtney Jackson, MPH, CN,
director of nutrition research at
Persona Nutrition. “We feature daily
nutrition coaching from on-staff
nutritionists, a robust database to
scan for potential drug-nutrient
side effects - and we complement
our high-quality multivitamin with
specific nutritional supplements
that are aimed at supporting each
person’s health issues and diets.”
Top health concerns
Jackson points out the com-
pany’s approaches to address three
of the primary health concerns of
Americans right now.
* Your immune system. Health-
conscious consumers today are
looking for ways to support their
immunity. “It’s important to re-
member that the immune system is
just that - a system,” says Jackson.
“Your multivitamin should be
paired with good lifestyle habits and You good?
complemented by immune-sup-
porting supplements like quercetin,
garlic or even additional vitamin D,
when needed.”
* Fatigue. Vitamin deficiencies can
lead to fatigue. If you are already
regularly taking a multivitamin, you
might consider having bloodwork
done at your next wellness visit to
look for other issues. If you have
done so and still experience low
energy levels, it may be a good time
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Diva
February 12, 2021
The Kitchen
Mediterranean
Diet Stands the
Test of Time
BY ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS
The Mediterranean diet is in the
news again, not only because it’s
the start of a new year, but also
because it was named as one of the
most popular and healthiest diets
by several publications. The origins
of the “Mediterranean diet” are lost
in time because it’s based on the
eating habits of the Middle Ages, in
which the ancient Roman tradition
— on the model of the Greeks —
identified in bread, wine and oil
products a symbol of rural culture
and agriculture. These were supple-
mented by sheep cheese, vegetables
(leeks, mallow, lettuce, chicory,
mushrooms) and a little meat, and
among Romans, a strong preference
for fish and seafood.
According to a National Center of
Biotechnology Information article,
the discovery of the health benefits
of the Mediterranean diet is at-
tributed to American scientist Ancel
Keys, who researched the correla-
tion between cardiovascular disease
and diet for the first time.
Recipes
In the 1950s, Keys was struck by
a phenomenon, for which he could
Roasted Carrots, Chickpeas and
Onions with Awaze Sauce
BY: HAWA HASSAN
SERVINGS:4
Ingredients
CARROTS AND ONIONS
1 pound medium carrots, peeled, ends trimmed
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon berbere spice blend (store-bought — or use the recipe
below to make it!)
Kosher salt
AWAZE SAUCE
1/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons honey
5 tablespoons berbere spice blend (store-bought — or use the
recipe below to make it!)
Kosher salt
BERBERE SPICE BLEND (MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP)
1/4 cup ground New Mexico chile
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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not, at first, provide a full explana-
tion. The poor population of small
towns of southern Italy was, against
all predictions, much healthier than
the wealthier citizens of New York,
many of whom had Italian ances-
tors who emigrated to the United
States. Keys suggested that this
depended on food, and tried to
validate his original insight, focus-
ing on foods that made up the diet
of these populations.
This study proved that popula- Fruits and vegetables can be cooked
tions that had adopted a diet based or eaten raw.
on the Mediterranean diet pre- Olives and olive oil are staples of
sented a very low rate of cholesterol the Mediterranean eating style.
in the blood and, consequently, a Olive oil is the main source of fat
minimum percentage of coronary and is used in cooking, as salad
heart disease. This was mainly due dressing, as a light drizzle on ve-
to the plentiful use of olive oil, getables or as a dip for bread. Olive
bread, pasta, vegetables, herbs, oil is higher in heart-healthy un-
garlic, red onions and other foods of saturated fats and should replace
vegetable origin, and a rather saturated fats like butter or
moderate use of meat. margarine.
The modern Mediterranean diet Nuts, beans, legumes and seeds
is characterized by the emphasis on are the main sources of protein,
plant foods such as grains, ve- healthy fats and fiber. Common
getables and fruits. Olives, olive oil, beans include chickpeas (garbanzo
nuts, beans, legumes, seeds and beans), cannellini beans, kidney
herbs/spices are also part of the beans, lentils and black beans.
Mediterranean eating style. The Nuts are good as a snack, on a
Mediterranean lifestyle also recog- salad or added to other dishes.
nizes the importance of physical Herbs and spices add flavor and
activity and social interaction at aroma to foods. They reduce the
mealtimes. need for salt and can be rich in
Grains should be mostly whole health-promoting antioxidants.
grains and can include whole-wheat This delicious baking-pan recipe
breads, whole-wheat pasta, oats, for Salmon Roasted with Broccoli
brown rice, couscous, quinoa or and Tomatoes is an effortless way to
barley. incorporate the Mediterranean diet
Fruits and vegetables can be eating plan into your lifestyle.
fresh, frozen or canned. The nu-
trients are similar between the
SALMON ROASTED WITH
three forms. Canned vegetables can BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES
have more sodium, so rinse before
using or buy lower sodium options. 1 pound fresh or frozen skinless
salmon fillet
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
For the carrots and onions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rimmed baking sheet on the
bottom rack.
2. To cut the carrots, hold a carrot at a 45-degree angle to your cutting
board and slice a 1-inch chunk off, rotate the carrot a quarter turn and
slice off another chunk. Continue to the end of the carrot and cut all of
the carrots this way (this is a “roll cut”; it’s a good technique for cutting
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian or poultry
seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
and/or parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1. Line a 15-by-10-inch baking pan
with parchment paper. Rinse sal-
mon; pat dry. Place salmon in
prepared pan. Drizzle with 1
tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle
with 1 teaspoon of the Italian or
poultry seasoning, and 1 teaspoon
of the salt and the pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine
tomatoes, broccoli, garlic and the
remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the
Italian or poultry seasoning, and
the salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Place in pan with salmon. Roast 15
to 18 minutes or just until salmon
flakes.
3. Meanwhile, remove 1 teaspoon
zest/peel from the lemon (do not
use the white flesh or pith) and
squeeze 3 tablespoon juice from
lemon. In a small bowl, combine
lemon zest and juice, the basil
and/or parsley, and the honey.
Spoon the mixture over salmon and
vegetables before serving.
TIP: To thaw frozen fish, place in a
sealed bag and submerge in a bowl
of cold water for 30 minutes.
Photo Credit: Depositphotos
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.,
and Angela Shelf Medearis
continued on page 23
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Mattel calls Titian). It was introduced in 1961. Barbie dolls, her friends,
clothes, and accessories sell at auctions, shows, flea markets and online
for prices ranging from $10 or less to several hundred dollars. Barbie No.

COLLECTING
1 sold at auction last year for over $4,000.
***
TIP: Some repairs make the sale of an antique very difficult and lower the
price. Don’t buff pewter. Don’t wash ivory. Don’t repaint old toys. Don’t
tape old paper. Don’t wash oil paintings.

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BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
You probably won’t find a blue cut-to-
clear glass caviar server like this one that
just sold for $2,318 at a recent Neal
Auction in New Orleans, but you might ARIES (March 21
want to serve caviar the right way for a to April 19) St.
party. The event will be the talk of the Valentine’s Day
town. Here’s the proper Victorian way. magic rules the
Serve the caviar (tiny fish eggs) in a entire week for
chilled double bowl, a large bowl filled romantic Rams
with ice chips holding a smaller bowl filled and Ewes. Music,
with the caviar. And yes, you must have a which is the food of love, is
correct silver caviar spoon. The expensive FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 8, 2021 also strong. The weekend
eggs are served in very small portions on a offers news both unexpected
blini, a small Russian buckwheat pancake and anticipated.
that is topped with creme fraise or sour
cream then rolled to be held like a taco. Or This cut-glass globe holds TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor the arts —
you can make toast points (triangular ice and caviar at fancy which the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves. Also, for those
pieces cut from a slice of bread) and top parties. It is part of the looking for romantic love, Cupid is available for requests. After
with a slice of hard-boiled egg and caviar elaborate way caviar is all, his mother, Venus, rules your sign.
with a wedge of lemon to be squeezed for properly served. It
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commitments
juice on top. Do not ever cook caviar. But auctioned for over $2,000.
continue to grow stronger. Ditto budding relationships. A recent
you can top soup with a little bit. Serve
move to help start-up a new career-linked direction soon
with vodka or champagne. The fancy service is part of the charm, so find
could begin to show signs of progress.
two suitable antique glass bowls and impress your party friends.
*** CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Single Moon Children might be
Q: I have my first Barbie, from about 1959. She has red hair in a eager to take that proverbial chance on love. But your more
ponytail and is wearing a black-and-white striped swimsuit. I got Ken serious side will feel better if you take things slowly and give
with fuzzy hair, Midge, Allen, Skipper, and Skooter as they were your moonstruck self more time.
produced, and also have the pink sports car and other things. Is it
worth the trouble to try to sell them? LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a love fest for Leos
and Leonas this week. Paired Cats might expect to be purr-
A: The first Barbie doll came out in 1959. The doll was designed by Ruth fectly in sync. And with matchmaking friends, single Simbas
Handler, co-founder of Mattel, Inc., and came with blond or brunette hair. searching for romance shouldn’t have too far to look.
The doll was named Barbie after her daughter. Ken was introduced in 1961
and was named after her son. Barbie No. 1 has upside-down V-shaped VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) More understanding on
eyebrows and holes in the bottom of her feet, which fit into a special stand. both sides can work miracles in restoring ailing relationships
Barbie No. 5 was the first Barbie with a red or auburn ponytail (a color to health. Make the first move, and you’ll be closer to your
much-wanted reunion.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Accept the
fact that you are worthy of being loved, and you’ll find proof in
What You Can Do what is revealed to you over the course of the week. Also
accept a compliment offered with great sincerity.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Planning
to Fight COVID-19 to take a new direction in life is exciting. And so is a new
awareness of someone’s special affection. Expect a
slow and mostly steady development of the
situation.
TEST TRACE TAKE CARE SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
Although you might still feel you weren’t treated quite right in
a recent matter, all that will work out in time.
Meanwhile, enjoy the week’s special qualities and
potentials.
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Recipe Fun Features Answers
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long vegetables to give them lots

of surface area for browning).
3. Toss the carrots in a large bowl
with the chickpeas, red onions,
olive oil, berbere spice blend and
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Spread
on the preheated baking sheet
and roast until tender and nicely
caramelized, about 25 minutes, Dear Spring Creek Towers Community,
stirring once halfway through. I hope you and your staff are staying healthy and managing with this constantly

For the awaze sauce:

changing situation. In accordance with the DCA's recommendation, at this point, we are
only providing phone counseling. We will not travel to our part-time sites and provide
In a small bowl, stir together the
services in person.

red wine and honey. Stir in the The DCA has established a new process on its website (nyc.gov/talkmoney) to enable
berbere spice blend and 1 new and return clients to schedule phone sessions. We are eager to provide services to
teaspoon salt. The sauce should
all clients in this way, and we know given the financial hardships that have already been

be thick but still able to drizzle.

felt, our services will be increasingly important.

(This makes more awaze than We will also be offering webinars on topics like Student Loans, How to Respond to
you’ll need for the recipe, but it
Market Changes, How to Borrow from Your Retirement Savings.

keeps for at least a week in the To schedule a phone session all clients should sign up at the DCA/OFE portal:
fridge.) nyc.gov/talkmoney

For the berbere spice blend:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl
Sincerely,

and whisk to combine well. The Financial Empowerment Center

To serve: For more information:

Mound the carrots and onions on
Visit nyc.gov/dca and search “Financial Empowerment Centers.”

a serving platter and drizzle with a

few tablespoons of awaze sauce.
Serve warm.

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