SPRING CREEK SUN

Vol. 51, No. 17 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 September 8, 2023

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STARRETT JUDO CLUB

LEARN & TRAIN WITH THE BEST Open
JUDO COACH Registration
PARNEL LEGROS 2023-24
USA JUDO FEDRATION COACH OF THE YEAR &
FORMER OLYMPIAN

AGES 5-18
STARRETT JUDO CLUB COST:
$285 FOR ALL SCT RESIDENTS|$350 FOR NON-SCT
RESIDENTS
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $75
MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO: BSC TRS LLC

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

scan to register or link below MS. E. ROBINSON
https://forms.gle/YKDYyBLvwaaXaC2k9 (718)240-4577
erobinson@springcreektowers.com

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FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers
Q: What are some of the balcony and window rules?
A: Attached to all resident’s leases are several rules and
regulations, which includes:
l No alterations, additions or improvements to the balconies or
terraces of the demised premises.
l No awnings, aerial or other projections shall be attached to the
outside walls of the building or to the balconies or terraces, and
no blinds, shades or screens shall be attached to or hung in.
The laundry and drying apparatus of Landlord shall be used in
such manner and at such times as Landlord may direct. Tenant
shall not dry or air clothes on the roof, balcony or terrace.
l No garbage cans, ice, milk bottles, mats or other articles shall
be placed in the halls or on the staircase landings, nor shall
anything be hung from the windows, terraces or balconies, or
placed upon the window
l No Balcony enclosures and screens
l No BBQ grills and propane tanks
l No Bikes hanging over rails and E-Bikes
l No Satellite dishes and electrical lighting or equipment
l No Car tires and clothing
l No Use of balcony as storage
Management does not provide permission for any of the above
guidelines. Please remove all hazards immediately to avoid a
public safety incident, lease violation and/or legal proceedings to
terminate signed lease agreement with Spring Creek Towers. You
may reach our Call Center at 718-240-4646 for more information.
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• If you do not have a checking account you may make
a payment via MoneyGram.
• The nearest MoneyGram location to SCT is City Fresh
Market. You can check out other locations by going
to:
https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/locations
• To make a MoneyGram payment you will need to
present the following:
• Acct # from your monthly statement
• Receive Code 16459
• Company Name: BSC Owner LLC
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lCVS at 1346 Pennsylvania
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Meet the Starrett Judo Club’s Coaches
Assistant Coaches Jeremy Bonserio (left) and Jetuan Washington pose
with members of the Starrett Judo Club.
BY AMANDA MOSES
The Starrett Judo Club has a storied history, one that has produced
numerous renowned champions for the past 30 years along with a stellar
reputation for its well-rounded and tenacious judokas. However, the tale of
this program’s success is built upon the tutelage of three individuals:
Parnel Legros, Jeremy Bonserio, and Jetuan Washington.
As the adage goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” which is exactly
what the Starrett Judo Club has achieved in the upbringing of students
helping them excel athletically and in their education.
How Judo Started in Spring Creek Towers (formerly known as
Starrett City)
The year was 1992, Earl Williams and Margaret Novak were dedicated
employees within the department of Community Affairs and Public
Relations for Spring Creek Towers (SCT). As they brainstormed ideas to
further develop youth programing in the community, it was at the Pool
Club (now known as the Brooklyn Sports Club) where they witnessed the
legendary Legros training for the Olympics.
Legros, whose passion for the martial art form judo began at the tender
age of 8, was participating in a new form of exercise training called
plyometrics—using speed and force to increase muscle power. While
holding onto weights and jumping onto a platform, Novak marveled at
Legros’ abilities and inquired what he was training for. After learning
Legros was a judo world champion and working to participate in the
Barcelona Olympics, she implored him to teach the youth in the
community judo.
Legros, who had been teaching physical education at Gateway
Intermediate School (IS) 364 since 1989, agreed to become an instructor
after he completed the Olympics.
Meet your New Sensei
Sensei Legros was born in Haiti and immigrated to America at the age of
13. He has always had an interest in sports, and it was through this
passion that he found his gift for helping children. For the past 37 years,
Legros has taught physical education, but his skills go beyond sports.
He has a PhD in physiology and nutrition, something he was able to
explore during the pandemic with virtual wellness lessons instructing
students and their families how to cook healthy meals. In 2018, Legros
retired from I.S. 364 and took a position at a university as an adjunct
professor.
“I firmly believed my purpose was to educate children through sports.
One of the things also that’s very important, it’s the nature of a plant
growing up. The plant needs nutrients, water, sun, etc. I also incorporate
the nutrition into this aspect as well,” Legros said, comparing his
instruction as nutrients to help his seedling judokas grow.
What sets the Starrett Judo program apart from any other, Legros says,
is love.
“I love what I do, and that’s what I’m trying to teach [the judokas] to love
what they choose to do,” Legros said.
From Parent to Assistant Coach
Jetuan Washington moved to SCT nearly ten years ago and became
involved in the after-school programing for her son, Kevin Bailey. It was
through Community Affairs and Public Relations office’s work with youth
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programing that she learned about Sensei Legros and his program.
The Starrett Judo Club’s success over the decades spread like wildfire
not just among the residents in SCT, but in the martial arts community as
well. The judokas earned medals and trophies in city, state, regional, and
even international matches. The sheer number of awards could be seen
spilling over trophy display cases and stacked onto shelves within 1310
Pennsylvania Avenue (the former Community Affairs and Public Relations
office.)
Washington enrolled her son, and it was not long after she saw a shift in
Bailey’s personality and work ethic. Legros is the personification of a father
figure, Washington said, he both nurture’s his students with lessons that
go beyond the mat and into life. He teaches them respect, responsibility,
compassion, and more.
“I was amazed how Mr. Legros’ work influenced my son to become a
better student in school. He became a better child overall, and he’s more
attentive to little details. He takes constructive criticism really well coming
from Mr. Legros in judo,” Washington said.
But most important of all, Washington says that Legros envelops his
lessons with love, and this is what inspired her to become an Assistant
Coach. She has worked with the Starrett Judo Club for over seven years
and cherishes each moment she is able to bond with the children.
“I didn’t even know I had these skills in me until I started working with
the kids and Mr. Legros. I have the ability to teach the kids and to love
them and move forward and learn a lot from this program,” Washington
said.
Washington has also enrolled her four-year-old daughter, Kailey, in the
judo club and is excited to see her blossom along with the other judokas.
Assistant Coach and Father to a Potential Olympic Competitor
Jeremy Bonserio enrolled his son, Dominick, in the Starrett Judo Club
when he was only seven years old. As he watched Dominick progress,
Bonserio began to learn about the sport himself, as well as the Japanese
terminology. They became heavily entrenched in the program to the point
where they considered it an extension of their family. Attributing this
eternal bond to Legros and Assistant Coach Tyrick Smith-Carter.
“I can’t tell people enough how good the program is. I’ve seen a difference
in all these kids, not only learning judo. All the benefits of learning judo
and having Legros as a mentor,” Jeremy said.
However, tragedy struck in 2020, when Smith-Carter died after being
struck by a vehicle. The Bonserios, as well as the entire judo club and
community, were devastated by this loss. It was then that Jeremy decided
to step up and assist Legros during the program’s time in need. For the
past three years, Jeremy Bonserio has worked as an Assistant Coach and
helped continue Smith-Carter’s efforts.
As time progressed, Dominick showed so much promise in judo,
displaying a level of skill during tournaments that Legros believes worthy
of Olympic training.
“I realized that one day I’m going to have a son who is a black belt in
judo,” Jeremy said proudly, “[Learning that Dominick’s skills are Olympic
worthy] from Legros, it means a lot and it overwhelmed me. I almost teared
up.”
“I owe Legros a lot for what he’s done for Dominick. It’s a great program
and not only that, physically the children are getting stronger. That is
something you can use in life,” Jeremy said.
Jeremy has also enrolled his four-year-old son Diangelo in the judo
program and believes that it is a great opportunity to make him a well-
rounded individual. Diangelo has already earned his first gold medal at the
3rd Annual Tyrick Smith-Carter Tournament in the Brooklyn Sports Club
(BSC).
A Reputation built over 30 years
The Starrett Judo Club’s reputation, especially that of Sensei Legros’
teachings, has cultivated respect among other instructors over that past
three decades. A large portion of the judokas enrolled are at the height of
academic excellence and for those who have moved on from their training
have pursued professions as lawyers, doctors, and other careers.
Glen McDowell watched his son, Lewis, participate in summer training
with Sensei Legros. Stretching their arms, the judokas listened to Legros’
pep talk about working hard before they began their regiment of running
up flights of stairs in a SCT’s apartment building for 15 minutes, and then
prepared for a few laps around the G Section Lawn.
McDowell shared that his son was enrolled in the Starrett Judo program
for just two weeks, but he is already impressed with the progress made.
When asked why he chose to enroll his son, he shared that he had
enrolled his daughter in another program where she earned a brown belt.
McDowell then began to study judo and was amazed how wonderful the
sport is as he studied under Sensei Sule. After his instructor passed away,
McDowell remembered the high praise and stellar reputation of Legros and
decided he wanted his son to have the same positive experience.
“Mr. Legros is a very well-known guy. I love the way he talks to the kids.
He’s a great mentor. It’s really good to be here,” McDowell said.
Photos by Amanda Moses
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Coach Parnel Legros

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Community Organizations
Starrett City Tenants Association
The next SCTA meeting is to be
determined. If you are a SCT
resident who has any questions or
comments, please call and leave a
message with your name and
phone number at 718-642-3892.
Your call will be returned. Join your
tenants association, “In unity there
is strength.”
AA and NA
St. Laurence Roman Catholic
Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen
Avenues, host Alcoholics and
Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
The Alcoholics Anonymous meet-
ings are Fridays at 8 pm Virtually
and Narcotics Anonymous meet-
ings are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm
For more information call 917-627-
0325.
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.
SPRING CREEK SUN
Spring Creek Senior Par tners News
Teen Central
Open to Spring Creek Towers
residents only, ages 12 to 18,
Monday through Friday from 3 pm
to 7 pm in the lower level of the
Brooklyn Sports Club. No member-
ship fees. For more information
contact 718-642-7168.
Starrett City Boxing Club
The Starrett City Boxing Club is
available to all BSC members (two
classes per month are free). You
must register with the boxing club
directly 24 hours in advance. You
do not need to register with USA
boxing. Must bring their own hand
wraps and boxing gloves. The
Boxing Club is now located in the
Brooklyn Sports Club. For more
information, ask reception for the
boxing club or contact 917-530-
1219
Sisters with Purpose
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non-
judgmental and non-denomina-
tional based. Meets every Thursday
evening @ 7 pm For more infor-
mation: Susie Williams 646-460-
4101.
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SEPTEMBER IS HEALTHY AGING MONTH
By Jahiah Wilson
Healthy Aging Month is observed during the month of September.
Healthy Aging Month raises awareness on physical and mental
health of older adults and serves as a reminder that as we age, our
minds and bodies change.
Since September is Healthy Aging Month now is the time to get
started on better health practices.
Spring Creek Senior Partners will continue to offer physical and
mental health services to our program participants to promote
physical and mental wellness. Spring Creek Senior Partners has
collaborated with mental health professionals who can offer
individual and group counseling.
If you need to see one of our NORC Nurses or Social Worker, please
call for an appointment.  Our telephone number is 718-348-7620.
Our Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm,
Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure, Body Mass
Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings.  Call our office at 718-
348-7620 to schedule an appointment.
Spring Creek Senior Partners NORC will be conducting several
workshops this month pertaining to health and wellness. Some of the
topics include:
1. Walk-A-Thon, every Monday & Thursday from 11am-12pm.
(Waters are provided for each participant following each walk)
2. Wellness Wednesday’s Line Dancing from 11am-12pm with
Jasmine Jennings.
3. Bingo every Friday from 2pm-3:30pm.
4. Senior Partners Farmers Market Field Trip Day: 9/13 &
9/27/2023 from 12pm-3pm.
Budget Workshop Part II with Sabrina Jenkins of Brooklyn
Restoration
For more information, visit the office of Spring Creek Senior
Partners and speak with Jasmine Jennings to attend.
The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those
living in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older.  You are
always welcome to participate in our many events and activities. 
ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement
Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve all
residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and open to
all residents of Spring Creek Towers.  You can visit Monday through
Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or call us 718-
348-7620.
Welcome to The Hub.
Your journey starts here!
College Access & Success
College and Career
Exploration
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Financing Your Education
Career Development
Resume & Cover Letter Support
Job Search Assistance
Planning for a Financially
Secure Future
Financial Empowerment
Counseling & Wellbeing
Individual & Group Counseling
Social-emotional Support
Health & Wellness Seminars
Resource Fairs
CONTACT INFO
Visit us at : Email us:
info@theopphub.org
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Brooklyn NY 11239 Call Us :
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Education Matters
Tips for Parents and Kids to Stay Organized This
Back-to-School Season
(StatePoint) The start of a new
school year carries with it so much
potential, particularly when stu-
dents — and their parents — stay
organized. Amid the back-to-school
chaos, use these tips and gear
recommendations to help keep
everyone on track, whether they are
at school, at home or on-the-go:

Notes and Big Ideas

Color-coded notebooks and bin-
ders, along with labeled dividers,
can help you keep your coursework
straight and your note-taking organ-
ized. Take your color-coding a step further by extending the concept to the
tools you write with. Pilot Pen’s G2 gel pen is a go-to for busy students and
parents with its smooth, long-lasting gel ink that’s able to keep up with
busy schedules. Science has shown that writing a to-do list with an
appealing color can lead to greater productivity. Inspired by color trends
and color psychology, the G2 Harmony Collection colors were developed to
promote balance, relaxation and hope, helping students get more done,
stay positive and achieve their highest potential this school year. G2 is
available in four point sizes and over 35 colors, so it’s ideal for note-taking,
writing down big ideas, goal-setting and more.

Planning and Scheduling

With the back-to-school season comes a flurry of planning and schedul-
ing — from after-school activities to field trips. Parents and kids alike can
stay on top of all the last-minute changes with a desk calendar and an
erasable pen. Pilot’s FriXion line of erasable pens and markers write
smooth and erase clean, so you can edit plans as often as they change. It’s
much easier to remember tasks and events when you’ve recorded the
details in a central location, so start a habit of entering all activities into
your calendar as soon as they’re planned. The smooth gel ink and precise
point of the FriXion Synergy Clicker is great for detailed planning, while
FriXion Fineliner brings colorful, mistake-free writing to notes and
calendars. Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11239
Lockers, Backpacks and Desks (718) 642-8724 Fax: (718) 642-3019
Use organizational tools anywhere school supplies are stored, such as
lockers, backpacks and home study areas. Simple shelving and magnetic
door organizers can maximize storage potential in any locker, whereas a
backpack with multiple pockets allows you to arrange items by subject.
Periodically empty your backpack completely; you may be surprised by the
loose papers you find at the bottom. Use the opportunity to re-order items Great News!
as-needed and to wipe down the bag’s interior. Parents and kids should
keep clutter to a minimum in home workspaces with filing systems and Starrett Early Learning Center invites you to register your child in school
supply trays. This will help prevent important papers and other items from for the 2023-2024 school year!
718 642-8724
going missing and improve productivity. I
If your child was born in 2019(4K) or 2020(3K) he or she is eligible.
Down to the Details
If you’re smudge-prone, use quick-dry ink for effortlessly clean lines. Starrett Early Learning Center offers a free, high quality, safe, nurturing
When it’s time to study, this will make reading your notes a lot easier. 4-K and 3-K program from 8am-2:20 pm at two locations:
Pilot’s Precise Rolling Ball, available in capped and retractable styles, 125 Schroeders Avenue and 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue
features a precision tip — great for organized notes and homework. We also offer a very limited extended care option for a monthly fee.
(*** priority given to current students)
For more back-to-school inspiration and tips, visit powertothepen.com.
Register online.
Staying organized is easier said than done for families and students.
However, relying on tools meant for the task at hand, whether that’s note- Follow the steps below:
taking or event scheduling, can make it much simpler.
1. Log into MySchools.nyc
2. Create a profile.
Brief NYC School Calendar/Closings & 3. Select Starrett Early Learning Center (KBPJ or KBPL) as the 1st school of
Test Dates choice.
4. Submit your application.
5. The Department of Education will notify you in May/June if you your
September 7th First day of school child has receive an offer to attend our program.
September 25th Schools are closed for Yom Kippur
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.
October 9th Schools are closed for Italian
Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day Stay safe and well!

Ms. Moore, MS. Ed

For the complete New York City Department of Education school
Executive Director
calendar of classes, holidays, closings and tests, go to
t.moore@starrettelc.org
schools.nyc.gov 718-642-87
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The Opportunity Hub’s Back To School Resource Fair

The Opportunity Hub gave out backpacks with school supplies at
the Back to School Resource Fair.
BY: PAMELA STERN
On Saturday, August 26th, The
Opportunity Hub held a Back to
School Resource Fair outside of the
Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC) by the
basketball courts. This free event
had over 300 attendees.
This Back-to-School Resource
Fair had something for everyone
including: a DJ, a bouncy house,
face painting, balloon animals, hair-
cuts and hair braiding, basketball,
and lawn games (cornhole, jumbo
Jenga and Jumbo Connect Four),
and a fencing demonstration by
PISTE.
With the start of school in mind
over 150 backpacks filled with
school supplies were distributed at
the event, and an additional 75
backpacks will be distributed to
students and families at the Starrett
Early Learning Center .
All of the supplies and bags were
donated by: The Opportunity Hub,
New York Life, A & J Luxury Event
Planning, Italian American Civil
Rights League, New Wave Dance,
residents, and community mem-
bers.
Partnering up with The Oppor-
tunity Hub were: New York Life;
Touro University New York School
Of Career and Applied Studies,
Starrett City Campus; Brooklyn Pu-
blic Library, Spring Creek Branch;
Achievement First Charter Schools;
PISTE Academy; Earn; Dizzy
Brown; and the Brooklyn Sports
Club.
Additionally, some of the com-
munity partners gave out tote bags,
pens, and promotional materials
about their services. Earn, a local
clothing brand, donated 300 pairs
of Earn branded socks, which they
gave to youth and adults.
“As a resident of East New York, I
wanted to represent New York Life
and participate in this event to let
families know that organizations
both in and outside of East New
York are rooting for the success of
each and every child in this neigh-
borhood.  We also want families to
know there are resources available
to help them prepare for financial
emergencies. The event was well re-
ceived by the community.  The
smiles on the kids’ faces were price-
less!” said, Stephãn Edwards-Tho-
mas, Financial Services Profes-
sional, of New York Life Insurance
Company.
“With our first ever Back to
School Fair, The Opportunity Hub
hoped to help families start the
school year out right with back-
packs, school supplies, haircuts
and hair braiding, as well as infor-
mation about community resour-
ces. The fair’s collaborative atmos-
phere fostered a sense of com-
munity, allowing parents, families,
and community partners to connect
with each other, get out of the
house on a hot summer day, and
have fun. The Opportunity Hub is
incredibly thankful to our partners
and community members who
helped make this event a success
and we can’t wait for next year’s
event,” said Nanda Prabhakar, Exe-
cutive Director of The Opportunity
Hub.
Photo courtesy of: The Opportunity
Hub

Senior
Workshop
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Style
The iconic retro style of the 70s
continues to make waves as the
heritage runner design makes its
return. The combination of vintage
aesthetics and modern comfort
technology make them a perfect
option for both children’s everyday
wear and special occasions.
Shoes for Every Shoes to Try: Known best for this
style, New Balance offers options
Budget: Step into the for men, women and children in
two distinct versions: New Balance
New School 237 and New Balance 997.

Year with Style 4. Classic Clean Styles: If you’re

(StatePoint) The time for prepping
kids to head back to the classroom
is in full swing. In addition to
checking off back-to-school supply
lists, parents can expect to begin
refreshing kids’ wardrobes, includ-
ing new footwear.
Searching for reliable and stylish
pairs of shoes is essential for stu-
dents to start the school year off
right. However, the process of shoe
shopping and accommodating
growing feet can be overwhelming
for parents.
To get a head start on this year’s
latest shoes, here are four back-to-
school trends to try that cater to all
budgets and are sure to help kids
show off their confidence:
1. Best in Court: Court sneakers
are a great choice due to their ver-
satile and classic design that ef-
fortlessly blends with both casual
outfits and uniforms, offering a
stylish and timeless appeal. Their
comfortable design also makes
these sneakers a must-have for re-
cess and P.E.
Shoes to Try: Brands such as
Nike, Converse, Puma and Adidas
offer court style sneakers with
various colorways that kids will
love.
2. Pop of Color: Vibrant and eye-
catching colors remain a staple for
children as they bring an element of
fun and excitement to their outfits,
allowing them to showcase their
personalities.
Shoes to Try: Crocs and Hey
Dude come in a variety of bold and
playful shades and prints for the
entire family to try. Their light-
weight slip-on designs have made
them both footwear staples.
3. Heritage Runners are Back:
searching for a versatile shoe that
complements school uniforms or
other outfits, classic white and neu-
tral are a go-to. Their neutral color
palette and understated appear-
ance create a timeless, put-together
look.
Shoes to Try: Vans retro styles
come in materials such as leather
and canvas, with sizes for school-
aged girls and boys, and parents,
too.
For one-stop-shopping during
any season, visit Rack Room
Shoes in stores or online at rack-
room shoes.com.
This back-to-school season, em-
bracing this year’s shoe trends can
be simple, easy and fun for the
entire family.

Couch Theater/
got away; and Rex, a British rock star she records with. Viewers make an
Movies Coming Soon To DVD and Blu Ray array of decisions for Cami over the hour-long movie, until the time arrives
where they must finally decide who will be Cami’s happy ending. Avan
Jogia, Jordi Webber and Scott Michael Foster co-star as the alluring trio of
love interests in this interactive film, which comes five years after Netflix’s
BY DEMI TAVERAS last attempt at interactive media — “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.” (Netflix)

“About My Father” (PG-13) — Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco
(“The Irishman”) took on playing a movie version of himself for this comedy
film loosely based on his real-life relationship with his father. Movie
Sebastian plans to propose to his American girlfriend, Ellie, over the Fourth
of July weekend, but Sebastian’s father, Salvo (Robert De Niro), crashes the
plans to schmooze her family. Left with no other choice, Sebastian tries to
smoothly mesh his Italian immigrant father in with Ellie’s posh family
during the weekend, but nothing goes as planned. “Sex and the City’s” Kim
Cattrall and “Succession’s” David Rasche make for a few fun faces to see
among the cast of quirky characters, but De Niro’s emotional monologue
during the film’s climax is the greatest takeaway of the 89-minute film. Out
now. (AppleTV+)
“Choose Love” (TV-PG) — Forget choosing your own adventure; why not
try out choosing your own love story? In this first-ever interactive rom-com
premiering on Aug. 31, viewers watch as Cami (Laura Marano) finds herself
stuck between three men — Paul, her current boyfriend; Jack, the one who
“Zoey 102” (TV-14) — In a time where reboots and remakes run rampant,
I was sure that the sequel film to the Nickelodeon series “Zoey 101” led by
Jamie Lynn Spears would have been a remake that rocked the world,
especially because of the show’s huge original fanbase. But whether it was
due to a lack of promotion or the bad press Spears received during the
2021 feud with her sister, Britney, “Zoey 102” seems like it totally went
under the radar after its July 28 release. (Maybe everyone was watching
“Barbie” or “Oppenheimer”?) Spears reprises her role as Zoey Brooks, who
is now a struggling 32-year-old television producer. Zoey’s best friend,
Quinn (Erin Sanders), asks her to be the maid of honor for her wedding
with Logan (Matthew Underwood), where the Pacific Coast Academy
alumni all reunite as somewhat-stable adults. Sean Flynn, Christopher
Massey and Abby Wilde also reprise their roles from the series, but
previous cast members like Victoria Justice and Austin Butler failed to
make appearances. Out now. (Paramount+)
(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
September 8, 2023
M oney Matters
The Budget
Nudge!
BY: SABRINA JENKINS
Procrastination can be a major
thief of time! It robs us of not only
time, but of money and oppor-
tunity as well.  When it comes to
budgeting your money to stay in
control of your spending and gen-
erate cash flow where income far
exceeds your expense, creating a
budget makes sense. However, one
is likely to delay implementing this
money management principle un-
til they hit financial rock bottom.
To avoid this, consider this budget
nudge as an inspiration to em-
power you to create/stick to a
budget, achieve your goals and live
the life you desire.   penses add up and must be
Budgeting is key to managing
your finances intentionally and
wisely, so stop putting it off and
get help from your local financial
coach/counselor.
To start a budget, the first thing
to do is to get all your financial
papers off the corner of the table,
shred what is not needed and keep
all pertinent information regarding
Do you want to take control of
your finances?
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Meet one-on-one with a New York City
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◆ Deal with debt collectors
◆ Improve your credit
◆ Create a budget
◆ Open a bank account
◆ Start an emergency fund
◆ Save and plan for your future
◆ Certified financial planning
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bills that need to be paid as well as
have a real list of all income.
List Incomes (all of it including
what you get outside of a pay-
check. If money is coming in on a
monthly basis from other sources,
you should count it as income.  you breathe, the potential for
Don’t forget that little part-time
job hustle you do on the side as
well as public benefits. This will
give you a realistic view of where
money is coming from and how
much of it you are working with on
a monthly basis.   Lottery—- shhhh!  You may not
List all expenses (ex. rent, gas,
light, water, gardener, boiler main-
tenance, food, and the cousin/
family member that you can’t say
no to every month.  Everything you
pay out—  don’t forget pet ex-
penses and go deeper, even down
to hair, nail and feet expenses.
Also, don’t forget shopping, hob-
bies, birthdays and holiday gifts
every year.  Note: These little ex-
included in your budget.
Now you are ready to call your
financial coach/counselor for
them to put everything in per-
spective.  They can help you to be
accountable and support you in
achieving your goals and dreams.  ingful goals. If you would like help
This budget is just the tip of the
iceberg, because with a financial
coach, the second set of eyes will
Make an appointment today!
Call 311 and ask for “financial
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1390 Pennsylvania Avenue,
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Wednesdays & Thursdays
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strategies to pay down debt, set up Get free financial counseling.
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pected occurrences, find ways to counselor is available to serve you
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nsylvania Avenue, 2nd Floor,
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have tons of money and doing “Financial Counseling” or email
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Ready For The School Year!
Dear Be’er Hagolah Community,
A
s we begin the 2023-2024 school year at Be’er
Hagolah Institutes, we extend our warmest welcome
to our parents, students and community members.
At Be’er Hagolah, every team member is dedicated to our
principles, “Education, Safety, and Communication”.
We understand that our parents have entrusted us with
their most precious gifts, their children. These young boys
and girls dream of a happy life, where they can stand on
their own feet and care for families of their own. We are
dedicated to helping each student find a sense of purpose in
their education. When our precious students graduate from
BHI, they should be ready to take on the world with confi-dence,
kindness, and the necessary skills.
In order for our children to thrive, they must know that they are
always safe. It starts with the caring character of every staff member at
BHI, and the education and guidance they receive in how to create and
maintain a safe environment for all our students.
Communication underpins everything. Communication with the
students and with the parents. Knowing what’s expected and how they
can reach out for guidance or help, creates the trusting alliance that is
the foundational partnership of the BHI experience.
This year is one of transition at BHI as we welcome new principals in
three of our divisions. We are excited with the revitalized energy brought
Dear Gateway I.S. 364 Community,
O
n behalf of the staff of Gateway Intermediate School
364, I am happy to welcome our new and returning
students to the 2023-2024 school year!  We under-
stand as a school community that our success can only
happen with a strong partnership between home and
school. We have benefited from these partnerships each year
and I know that this year will be no different. Your child’s
success is our success, and we are in this together.   productive school year.
This year we look forward to doing even more work
through our community partnerships. 
  Our student electives will continue to
enhance student’s social emotional learning by providing
them with a voice and a choice while in the walls of
Gateway.  Gateway will continue providing our students
with a challenging and rigorous curriculum.  Through
our PC - Parent Connection workshops we will
continue  to ensure that our families are exposed to
opportunities to learn how to continue to support their
Dear Frederick Douglass Academy VIII
W
elcome all parents/guardians and scholars to the
2023-2024  school year. The staff and I have
worked hard this summer to prepare for an
awesome year. A new school year is an opportunity for a
fresh start towards growth and excellence. Academic and
social-emotional  support  for the scholars  remain  our
number one priority at the school. Our theme this school
year is  Culture, Commitment and Community.  As a
family, we will focus on creating a safe and healing school
environment while supporting their academic growth. We
want them to work towards achieving their greatness in
whatever they work on throughout the school year. We are
a team here at FDA VIII! The school and home connection are vital for
your scholar’s success. “Not all those that believe succeed, but those
who succeed believe!”- We believe that we have the greatest scholars in
District 19. They must  believe in themselves  to  achieve their goals. I
cannot wait to see the remarkable things they accomplish this year.
Frederick Douglass said: “It is easier to build strong children than fix
broken men.” This year we are making the commitment to building
strong readers and writers. We will implement a R.I.F “Reading is Funda-
mental” program to spread the joy and love of reading.
Our school bell schedule has changed. Scholars can come into the
building at 7:30 to eat breakfast in the small cafeteria. They will then
proceed upstairs at 8:00 a.m. to their lockers to prepare themselves for
their classes. The first instructional period begins at 8:12. Please stress
the importance of attendance and arriving at school on time to your
scholar.
September 8, 2023
in by these superstar educational admini-strators.
We are looking forward to our seniors having individualized
schedules which feed into their own unique future pathways.
This will give them a sense of purpose and ownership of their
education.
Statistics say that an hour will never be worth more than
it’s worth in High School and we are grateful to be your
partner in this crucial time of your child’s development. Our
message to our high school students, and especially our
sendups is: maximize your time, it’ll never be worth more!
In addition to educational excellence, we are increasing the
school spirit through weekly programming and musical experiences.
With our warmest wishes for a year of health, success, and happiness
in all your endeavors, I remain,
Rabbi Mordechai German,
Dean
Be'er Hagolah Institutes
671 Louisiana Ave
(718) 642-6800
Instagram: @beerhagolah
children at home.  
As a community, we believe that it is our responsibility to
provide a supportive nurturing environment for our youth. 
The middle school years are some of the most formative times
in youth development and we are glad that you have chosen
364 to help your child navigate this new and exciting
chapter.  
We thank you and look forward to having a successful and
  
Best, 
Nicole Fraser Edmund
Principal
Gateway Intermediate School 364
1462 Freeport Loop
(718) 642-3007
Instagram: @gatewayis364
Communication is key  in building  a strong home-
school connection. I hope to continue building strong
partnerships this year with our APP and other digital
platforms.  There will be  monthly “Coffee with the
Principal.” Ms. Balfour, our Parent Coordinator,  will
send out information about these opportu-
nities through the monthly calendar/ newsletter.
It is important that you provide  the  school
with  an  updated phone number  and email address.
You  will also receive  notifications  and in-
vites to extraordinary events happening at the school
through these systems.  Our school website  www
.fdaviii.org will be updated in the upcoming weeks. You
can also  follow us on Twitter  @FDAVIII or Insta-
gram frederickdouglassacademyviii.
This is going to be our best school year yet with the support of com-
mitted parents/guardians,  a supportive Spring Creek commu-
nity, hard-working scholars, and dedicated staff in place; we will go all
the way up!
Respectfully,
Chantal Grandchamps
Principal
Frederick Douglass Academy VIII
1400 Granville Payne Ave
(718) 348-2465
Instagram: @frederickdouglassacademyviii
September 8, 2023 SPRING CREEK SUN
Dear Students, Parents, and
Guardians, of P.S. 346 Abe Stark  learning, seize the chance to make new friends, and
I hope this message finds you in good health and high
spirits. As we prepare to embark on a new school year, it is
with great enthusiasm that I extend a warm welcome to all
of you.  ensure the success and well-being of your child. Please do
The start of a new academic year is always an exciting
time. It’s a fresh beginning, a chance to set new goals, and
an opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve remarkable
things together. Whether you are returning to our school or
joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as
part of our school community.  and inclusive school culture. Together, we will make this school year
Our dedicated and passionate team of educators and staff have been
diligently preparing for this moment. We are committed to providing you
with an enriching and supportive learning environment where you can
thrive academically, socially, and personally.  Sincerely,
This past year has brought its share of challenges, but it has also
highlighted our resilience and adaptability. We have learned valuable
lessons that will help us face whatever challenges may lie ahead. Let us
remember that together, as a united school community, we can
overcome any obstacles and achieve greatness. 
I encourage each and every one of you to approach this year with an
open heart and a growth mindset. Embrace the opportunities for
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!
I
am passionate about collaborating with families in
building and developing emotionally and cognitively
strong resilient learners. There is a saying which
states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I believe this
wholeheartedly and because of it, the amazing work of
‘raising’ this generation is one I gladly share with all of the
education leaders within our village. Our main focus is to
prepare each student for kindergarten and beyond while
having fun as we are providing a wonderful and joyful
experience!
The Mission of Starrett Early Learning Center
Starrett Early Learning Center serves the community,
families and students by providing a nurturing environment which fosters
authentic play and learning through developmentally appropriate hands-
on experiences.
Families of diverse cultures and backgrounds have opportunities in the
school setting and at home to participate in enriching family engagement
activities to further enhance learning.
Starrett Early Learning Center is committed to forging strong and
positive relationships between school and home with the goal of building
life-long learning and growth for all.
We acknowledge that together, the collective positive contributions of
home and school will enhance holistic development of our young learners.
Starrett Early Learning Center is comprised of five Department of
Education contracted classrooms which serve 3- and 4-
year-old children. We are an Early Childhood school that
is licensed by The Department of Health. Starrett Early
Learning Center is one program providing services to the
Spring Creek Towers community within two physical
buildings.
Starrett Early Learning Center’s curriculum,
instruction, monthly themes, weekly activity plans, family
engagement and classroom schedules incorporate the goals
and objectives aligned with the NYC Early Childhood
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actively participate in all the activities and programs our
school has to offer. 
Parents and guardians, your partnership and support
are invaluable to us. We are here to work alongside you to
not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or
concerns you may have. 
In conclusion, I want to express my optimism for the year
ahead. Let us strive for excellence, demonstrate kindness
and empathy towards one another, and create a positive
memorable and successful. 
Once again, welcome back to our school. Here’s to a year filled with
growth, achievement, and wonderful memories. 
 
Jabari K. Edwards
Principal
P.S. 346 Abe Stark
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue
(718) 348-2440
Instagram: @ps346_abestark
Framework for Equality and The Early Learning Outcomes
Framework. We focus on five main core areas.
Approaches to Learning – How children become involved
in learning and acquiring knowledge.
Physical Development and Health – Children’s physical
health and ability to engage in daily activities.
Social and Emotional Development – The emotional
competence and ability to form positive relationships that
give meaning to children’s experiences in the home, school,
and larger community.
Communication, Language, and Literacy – How children
understand, create, and communicate meaning.
Cognition and Knowledge of the World – What children need to know
and understand about their world and how they apply what they know.
Additionally, Starrett Early Learning Center believes socially-emotionally
healthy children are better able to establish and maintain positive
relationships with adults and peers. To support our students in
developing these skills, we take a proactive and preventive approach to
guidance that reinforces appropriate behaviors rather than focusing on
inappropriate behaviors.
It’s going to be a great school year!
Thank you!
Tammy Moore, MS.Ed,
Executive Director of Starrett Early Learning Center
Tessie Binns, MS.Ed,
Educational Director of Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Ave
(718) 642-8724
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Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that
spam email takes a huge toll on
the environment?
– P.L., Bern, NC
If you are among the 92 percent
of Americans who use email as a
means of communication, you are a
recipient of unsolicited batch
emails called “spam.” Every day,
upwards of 14.5 billion spam
emails are sent globally. They may
seem harmless on the surface, but
the storage, sorting and trans-
mission of unnecessary spam e-
mails consume copious amounts of
energy, contributing to greenhouse
gas emissions.
Emails may seem to appear
somewhat magically on a phone or
laptop, but any kind of electronic
request actually requires a physical
touchpoint, called a data center, for
the information to be transmitted.
Data centers need enormous a-
mounts of electricity to function.
Everything, from the servers to the
infrastructure to cool the extensive
computer systems, is powered by
electricity. In 2014, data centers in
the United States consumed 70
billion kilowatt-hours of electricity
which is equivalent to around two
percent of all annual American
electricity consumption (the a-
mount of electricity that data cen-
ters consume today is likely far
higher). Electricity is frequently
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generated from fossil fuels, and
fossil fuels release greenhouse gas-
ses into the atmosphere when
burned. A high demand for elec-
tricity from data centers signi-
ficantly contributes to the high
volume of greenhouse gas emis-
sions.
Therefore, every email sent and
received has a carbon footprint.
Mike Berners-Lee, a professor at
Lancaster University, determined
that each spam email has a carbon
footprint of 0.3g of carbon dioxide.
While a spam email’s carbon foot-
print is actually less than the
average non-spam email’s carbon
footprint, spam email accounts for
the majority of all emails sent, ac-
cording to some reports—and vol-
ume matters. One spam email has
the same carbon footprint as
driving just three feet in a car, but
the total annual volume of spam
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has the same carbon footprint as
driving around the world 1.6 mil-
lion times.
Between the energy required to
harvest addresses, store unread
messages in data centers for long
periods of time, filter spam and
complete basic processing and
transmission of messages, spam e-
mail is estimated to consume 22
billion kilowatt-hours annually.
The same amount of energy could
power 2.3 million homes in the
United States. And assuming the
electricity is coming from fossil fuel
sources, 2.6 billion trees would
have to be planted every year to
offset the pollution.
Luckily, spam is unnecessary
and there are steps you can take to
limit its presence in your own in-
box, and to make your inbox green-
er. Deleting emails, clearing your
spam inbox regularly, and un-
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subscribing from unwanted sub-
scriptions reduces the amount of
data volume being transmitted be-
tween servers and stored, which re-
duces demand for electrical energy.
You can also choose a cloud pro-
vider, like Gmail or Microsoft Out-
look, that has pledged to make their
data centers carbon neutral or
more environmentally friendly.
Green cloud providers use a renew-
able electricity source or have vastly
improved the electrical efficiency of
their data centers. In choosing your
cloud provider, take a look at Brain
wave’s ranking of the “Greenest
Clouds.” The impact of some of the
more major cloud providers going
green has had a tangible impact:
while the volume of spam email has
significantly increased over time,
the amount of electricity spam e-
mail consumes annually has re-
mained relatively consistent in the
past few years.
CONTACTS: Who Has the
Greenest Cloud?
brainnwave.ai/who-has-the-
greenest-cloud/; The Carbon
Footprint of Email Spam Report,
siskinds.com/wp-
content/uploads/carbonfootprint_
12pg_web_rev_na-1.pdf; How Does
Deleting Emails Reduce Carbon
Footprint?
graygroupintl.com/blog/how-does-
deleting-emails-reduce-carbon-
footprint
EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy
Scheer & Doug Moss for the
501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See
more at https://emagazine.com.
To donate, visit
https://earthtalk.org. Send
questions to:
question@earthtalk.org.
September 8, 2023
Game Play
Top Outings on
Xbox Game Pass
for September
BY DEAN MOSES
Since the Microsoft’s Game Pass
was first unveiled it has become
known as one of the greatest deals
in gaming. The subscription service
not only houses an extensive back
catalog of video games to enjoy, but
it also boasts some day one releases
that members can download and
play right away without spending
the extra and rather hefty new
game price. Also, Game Pass has
been updating some of its older
titles with Xbox Series X enhance-
ments.
If you really want to test out a
wide variety of enhanced games,
then it might be good to try Xbox
Game Pass, which is a subscription
that allows you to choose from a
host of downloadable games. How-
ever, be aware that once a game is
removed from Xbox Game Pass,
even though you downloaded it for
free, it will no longer be playable
(unless added back to Game Pass in
the future).
The Spring Creek Sun has high-
Students it’s Time to Head Back to Hogwarts
Cast a few spells in Hogwarts Great Hall.
BY AMANDA MOSES
All aboard the Hogwarts Express!
It’s time to head back to the wizard-
ing world of Harry Potter because
the start of term at Hogwarts began
on September 1st at the Herald
Square exhibition.
For many, the iconic scene of
Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley and
Hermione Granger rushing to get
onto Platform 9 ¾ through a
magical barrier in Kings Cross
Station with their pets and school
supplies is reminiscent of how some
may have felt boarding the yellow
school bus on September 7th.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
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lighted a few much-anticipated,
upcoming games to be released this
month on Xbox Game Pass.
Game: Starfield
Rating: M for Mature
Bethesda Game Studios, the
creators of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
and Fallout 4, have developed a new
adventure that is set to be out of
this world. Gamers enter the uni-
verse of Starfield in the year 2330
as a part of a group of explores
called Constellation where you
search for rare artifacts throughout
the galaxy. In this galactic venture,
you not only choose what you want
your character to look like, but the
choices you make also helps unfold
a whole world of your own creation.
Starfield is a Role-Playing Game
(RPG) that allows you to customize
your appearance, traits, and back-
ground as you explore outer space
with over 1,000 planets to visit.
Players have their own ship to pilot,
which is also customizable includ-
ing picking your own crew mem-
bers.
Game: Pay Day 3
Rating: M for Mature
The highly acclaimed co-op series
PayDay returns with its third it-
eration that is promised to hold
high-risk, thrilling heists and hours
kicked-off their “Back to Hogwarts”
celebration with a special event last
Friday, offering students an oppor-
tunity to explore 27 rooms with set
designs from the films featuring
interactive displays, such as potion
making, spell casting, and even
Mandrake pulling activities.
On September 1st, guests re-
ceived a free Italian ice and the first
100 customers were able to snag
rush tickets to the exhibition for
$9.75 (regular prices are upwards of
$29.99 or if you have a student ID
they cost $20). Harry Potter fans
can rejoice, the limited-run exhibit
also announced its stay has been
extended in Herald Square until
of online fun. The PayDay bank
robbing crew have come out of
retirement, much to the chagrin of
other gangs and law enforcement,
after a new threat forces them to
return to a life of crime, once again
reigning terror but, instead of
Washington DC, the team enters
New York City. PaDay3 has a hefty
focus on online multiplayer that is
best enjoyed with close friends as
you blast your way to riches.
Game: Lies of P
Rating: M for Mature
Gamers enter a dark retelling of
Pinocchio through the macabre
world of Lies of P set in the Belle
Epoque Era. Players are able to
explore the city of Krat, a dystopian
metropolis that is run by puppet
technology as they try to become
human. The protagonist, who goes
by P, has a puppet heart and must
Brew potions in the Hogwarts' dungeons.
January 7th.
In addition to enjoying the ex-
hibit, customers were able to pur-
chase exclusive Hogwarts House-
themed backpacks, notebooks,
clothing, and accessories just in
time for back to school. Students
can make sure to represent their
house, whether that be a bright red
backpack with gold trimming for
Gryffindor, a bright yellow notebook
for Hufflepuff, a blue knitted hat for
Ravenclaw or a bright green scarf
for Slytherin.
Fans of the beloved magical series
can sing the Hogwarts theme-song
as they prepare for a new school
year, whether that’s at New York
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lie in order to become human. This
dystopian version of Pinocchio
turns the story topsy-turvy and
creates a thrilling outing attempting
to untangle P from the web of lies in
a dark world filled with monsters
thirsty for blood.
Game: Toem
Rating: E for Everyone
Toem is a family-friendly, artistic
adventure game in which you
embark on a grand journey
accompanied only by your camera.
Exploring the world both from an
Isometric viewpoint and through
the lens of your camera, Toem tasks
you with helping villagers, ghosts,
and more strange beings through a
series of puzzle, solving quests. You
may even meet the game’s creators
along the way.
City Public Schools or Hogwarts
Castle.
“Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty
Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald,
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling,
With some interesting stuff,
For now they’re bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we’ve forgot,
Just do your best, we’ll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot.”
Photos by Amanda Moses
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Bishop George M. Shorts: senior pastor (718) 251-0450

Religious Listings
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
(718) 272-8277
www.CLCCMinistries.com
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
(718) 306-1000 Fax: (718) 306-1091
www.clc.org
East End Baptist Church
Pastor Woody Proffitt
263 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 385-0811
Greater New Beginning Baptist Church
Pastor Earl B. Chester
303 East 98th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-342-0100
GNBBC303.com
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
Father Chunov, presiding
400 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 498-0518
Pilgrim Cathedral of East New York
590 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11207 True Worship Church Worldwide
(718) 927-3354 Ministries
Bishop Clarence Keaton
872-874 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY
Sephardic Jewish Center of Canarsie 11208
Rabbi Myron Rakowitz, www.trueworshipchurch.org
9320 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) 485-9703
(718) 257-0400
Southern Baptist Church
Reverend Clarence E. Williams, Pastor
820 Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-4848
St. Laurence Roman Catholic Church
Very Rev. Edward R.P. Kane, VF-
Administrator
1020 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 649-0545
St. Paul Community Baptist Church
Rev. David K. Brawley, Lead Pastor
859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY
(718)-257-1300
Starrett at Spring Creek Jewish Center
Congregation B’nai Israel
Rabbi Mordechai German
671 Louisiana Avenue Brooklyn, NY
(718) 642-8804
Temple Emanu-el of Canarsie
1880 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY

L’Shana Tova, It’s Rosh Hashanah!

During Rosh Hashanah it is customary to eat symbolic foods such as
apples dipped in honey which is a tradition to evoke a “sweet new year.”
Other foods with symbolic meanings may be served, such as the head of a
fish (to symbolize the prayer “let us be the head and not the tail”). It is
customary to have big feasts on both nights of Rosh Hashanah and there
are a plethora of customary dishes, including: honey cake, brisket, tzimmes
and more Rosh Hashanah recipes.

There are many traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah including

symbolic foods.
lAs mentioned above, there is the sounding of the ram’s horn (shofar) on
both mornings.
lEvery evening, candles are lit. Candles are often a symbol of
remembrance.
lSpicy, sharp, or sour foods are avoided in favor of sweet delicacies,
representing wishes for a sweet and pleasant year (not a bitter year).

Some of the symbolic foods include:

BY: PAMELA STERN
On the evening of Friday, September 15th begins the start of the Jewish
New Year, which is 5784. At the temples and synagogues people will be
wishing each other a Happy New Year (L’Shana Tova-is the customary way
to wish someone who is Jewish a Happy New Year!).
Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration, which begins on the first day
of Tishrei. Tishrei is the first month of the Jewish year, but the seventh
month of the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah, is the “head of the year.”
It is a time of inner renewal and divine atonement.
Rosh Hashanah customs include sounding the shofar (a hollowed-out
ram’s horn), as prescribed in the Torah, following the prescription of the
Hebrew Bible to “raise a noise” on Yom Teruah; and among its rabbinical
customs is attending synagogue services and reciting special liturgy about
teshuva, and enjoying the festive meals.
lApples dipped in honey (on the first night)
lChallah (egg bread) dipped in honey.
lA new seasonal fruit (on the second night).
Pomegranates (as its many seeds symbolize the hope that the year will be
rich with many blessings).
lThe head of a fish (or ram) asking God that in the coming year we be “a
head and not a tail.”
On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Tashlich is performed. If the first day
of Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, Tashlich is done on the second day of
Rosh Hashanah. What is Tashlich? Tashlich comes from the Hebrew word
meaning “to cast,” referring to the intent to cast away our sins via this
meaningful and ancient Jewish custom. Special verses are recited next to
a body of water, such as a sea, river, stream, lake or pond, preferably one
that has fish (though when no such body of water was available, some
rabbis were known to do Tashlich next to a well, even one that dried up, or
next to a bucket of water).
L’Shana Tova to all who are celebrating!
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JASA’s Multicultural Festival

smell of delicious dishes and the sound of laughter as seniors excitedly
set up different sections around the Aspen room with flags and
ornaments from a wide variety of countries. Dozens of seniors worked
together to cook their favorite dishes that best represented their culture
from the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic,
Haiti, and Barbados to Jamacia, Guyana, and even traditional Southern
American dishes.
Straight from the island of Puerto Rico, members of JASA cooked
pollo guisado (chicken stew), pernil asado y maduros (pork shoulder
with plantains), bacalao (fish), yuca (potato), habichuelas y arroz blanco
(white rice and beans), and flan de queso (cheese flan). From Jamacia,
seniors cooked jerk chicken with Soreel (a hibiscus drink) and from
Haiti black Haitian rice and from Guyana a Sobolo (hibiscus tea).
“You get to have a dish from every country, I’m Guyanese so we did a
Pholourie,” Carol Morris said.
Carmen Daniels shared that she was looking forward to trying out a
few Haitian dishes like their black rice and soup.

BY AMANDA MOSES
Older adults at JASA Starrett Senior Center were able to enjoy culinary
delights from around the world during their first multicultural festival on
August 28th.
The lower level of the Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC) was filled with the
“I like what we are doing here. The culture of the Caribbean is what I
look forward to so I try to find whatever opportunity that I can to hang
with people that come from my neck of the woods or Jamacia or
Trinidad. Bringing all of the dishes together and all of these people in
such good spirits just warms my day and warms heart,” Daniels said.
In addition to enjoying an afternoon of culinary delights, the seniors
provided their own entertainment by providing a presentation on the
history of women’s achievements, singing a few songs, and even one
JASA member gave a hilarious comedic performance.
Photos by Amanda Moses
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Speaking of Health with a DEXA scan, but there is not

Osteoporosis
Screening for
Men Remains
Controversial
BY DR. KEITH ROACH
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband
and I are confused about the guide-
lines concerning when older men
should be screened for osteo-
porosis. All the information seems
to suggest that it is only needed for
men over 70 who have had a
fracture. In my husband’s case, he
was only told to get a DEXA (dual-
energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan
after he had back pain and several
compression fractures of the
thoracic spine (up to 70%), at the
age of 72. His T-score was -2.8 for
his spine.
I can’t help feeling that because
he is male, weighs 200 pounds, has
an active lifestyle and was pre-
viously 6 feet, 2 inches tall, the
issue of osteoporosis just never
came up during his yearly primary
care visits (even though his height
had decreased since at least 2019,
and he’s now only 6 feet tall). This is
a potentially life-threatening con-
dition for older women and men,
but the risks for women seem to get
all the attention. What’s the reluc-
tance to order a simple, fast, pain-
less, not-too-expensive test to
screen men earlier? — B.W.
ANSWER: In general, screening
tests (by definition, a test done on a
person with no symptoms of the
condition) are done when there is
good evidence that the screening
will lead to an improved outcome in
the screened group compared to an
unscreened group. The data in
women is strong enough that all
women over 65 and women younger
than 65 with additional risks for
osteoporosis should be screened
strong enough data to support
screening in men.
Osteoporosis screening in men is
controversial. While one of the most
influential groups does not recom-
mend screening in all men over 70,
some groups do, despite an absence
of proven benefit. They base this
recommendation on the fact that,
as you say, it’s not a particularly
dangerous test (the radiation dose
is small), nor is it expensive (the
average cost is $150, but can be
higher in some states). One major
downside of testing in general is
that no screening test is perfect. As
such, an unexpected finding of
osteoporosis in a man requires that
the screening test be repeated to be
sure the test result is accurate.
Even though men are not always
recommended for screening, there
are some medical findings that
should prompt a test. One is a loss
of height — losing more than 1.5
inches of height should have
prompted a DEXA scan. (Strictly
speaking, this is no longer a screen-
ing; it’s an evaluation of the cause
of an unexpected medical finding.)
A low testosterone level (either by
itself — hypogonadism — or as a re-
sult of medical treatment for pros-
tate cancer); primary hyperpara-
thyroidism; inflammatory bowel
disease; and long-term use of
prednisone and similar drugs are
all known risk factors for osteo-
porosis that should at least trigger a
discussion of a DEXA scan. Si-
milarly, the finding of osteoporosis
in a man should prompt consi-
deration of the underlying reason
behind it, which could include any
of the risk factors listed above.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable
to answer individual questions, but
will incorporate them in the column
whenever possible. Readers may
email questions to ToYourGood
Health@med.cornell.edu.
(c) 2023 North America Synd., Inc.
All Rights Reserved

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Hearing Loss reek Senior Partne
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Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment
Falls with
Join us for an informative virtual session Nurse Alina
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
at 10 a.m. What is Osteoporosis?
Topics covered: Osteoporosis is a bone disease
• Facts about falling that develops when bone
• The correlation between falls and hearing loss mineral density and bone mass
• How hearing affects balance decreases, or when the quality
• How to reduce the risk of falls or structure of bone changes. If
this is something that you feel
Speaker: Shelby Platia, AuD at
you will want more infromation
Center for Hearing and Communication
on come join us!
USE THIS ZOOM LINK OR PHONE NUMBER TO JOIN THIS WEBINAR:
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Tuesday September 12th Time: 11am-12pm

Place: 160 Schroeders Ave.G5

Please RSVP by calling 718-348-7620

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This session is provided in collaboration
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SCSP Members Enjoy NYS Senator Persaud’s Fun Day

BY: PAMELA STERN

On Tuesday, August 22nd, 18 members of Spring Creek

Senior Partners (SCSP) took a trip to New York State (NYS)
Senator Roxanne Persaud’s Fun Day at Canarsie Park. The
SCSP members took a bus that was provided from the SCSP
office at 12:30pm and returned back to the SCSP office at 4pm.
NYS Senator Persaud’s fun day ran from 1pm to 4pm and
included; a Back to School backpack giveaway (child had to be
present), school supplies, personal hygiene supplies. water
bottles, key chains, and fanny packs.
Additionally, it was a carnival like atmosphere with a balloon
artist, a magician, stilt walkers, raffles, refreshments, and so
much more! There was a variety of musical genres playing
throughout the event. Everyone in attendance was able to play
games there as well. Some of the games they were able to play
were: large checkers, chess, connect four, and there was even a
beanbag toss game! This was a great ending to the summer and
the weather cooperated as well. This was a free event that was
open to the public.
Jahiah Wilson, Director of Spring Creek Senior Partners said,
“Community consist of bridging the gap between the youth and
the older adults. This event brought together the younger
generation and the older generation.”

Photo courtesy of: SCSP

Just Kickin’ It
BY: PAMELA STERN
On Saturday, August 26th, Spring Creek
Towers’ (SCT) resident Dizzy Brown organ-
ized Just Kickin’ It, a kickball event with
multiple sponsors including The Oppor-
tunity Hub that took place in the
basketball courts outside of the Brooklyn
Sports Club (BSC) from 2 to 5pm. This
followed The Opportunity Hub’s Back to
School Resource Fair.
There were approximately 50-60 partici-
pants and spectators for the game. Among
the crowd of people, there were also some
celebrities present: Phresher, a rapper who
was on the VH1 show “Love and Hip Hop,”
Ferris Wheel Jay, a rapper/producer and
actor, and Dupree a rapper and actor, all of
whom participated in the game
The idea to have this type of event came from Dizzy Brown, a resident
of SCT whose spirit of philanthropy, mixed with his passion for sports and
community engagement created this event. The Just Kickin’ It event
trans-cended the realm of sports, symbolizing a profound commitment to
giving back to the community that Brown is proud to be part of. Brown
wanted to show his pride for the community and celebrate the
collaboration and unity that ties everyone together spanning generations.
“In its essence, this event stands as a testament to the power of unity,
reminding us all that when we stand together, we achieve greatness. Be-
yond the kicks and laughter, it marked the beginning of a new school year
with a profound sense of community, to-
getherness, and the unwavering belief that
our strength lies in our unity,” said Brown.
There were two teams that played Team
Dizzy and Team Earn. Team Earn won the
game, with a score of 4 to 2 which was
coached by Johnny Rosario the Assistant
Director of Teen Central, under The Op-
portunity Hub.
“Nanda (Executive Director of The
Opportunity Hub) connected Dizzy and I in
the early summer and gave us an op-
portunity to build community. Dizzy pro-
duced the concept of doing a kickball game
made up of members that represent the
community such as the youth, main-
tenance, public safety, and a handful of
other entities that serve the neighborhood.
I asked Dizzy how Teen Central could
support him, and he simply stated, “bring the youth and the fun will
follow”. This amazing event followed The Opportunity Hub’s Back-to-
School Fair and added a sense of team and family to a day filled with love
and opportunity,” said Johnny Rosario the Assistant Director of Teen
Central under The Opportunity Hub.
The event was made possible through the gracious support of sponsors
such as; The Opportunity Hub, My Muse beverage, Stylez Blue, CutzGod,
Welcome to Nellie’s cupcakes, New York State Assemblywoman Nikki
Lucas, and the jerseys were provided by Earn.
Photos courtesy of: The Opportunity Hub and Destini K Photography
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September 8, 2023
Divas
ON A DIME
Effortless Labor
Day BBQ Delight:
Quick & Easy
Chicken Paillard
BY PATTI DIAMOND
“What’s on the menu for Labor
Day?” That’s the annual dilemma,
isn’t it? As the holiday approaches,
we all desire a mouthwatering feast
without laborious effort. After all,
the day is meant for relaxation and
celebration, not endless cooking
sessions, right?
Well, I’ve got just the recipe to
make your Labor Day BBQ a
breeze. Imagine a delectable dish
that requires minimal time and
effort, is budget-friendly, and incre-
dibly versatile. Let me introduce
you to the star of your Labor Day
menu: Chicken Paillard.
Derived from the French term for
flattened meat, the paillard
(pronounced “pie-YAHR”) technique
is a game-changer. But don’t be
intimidated by its fancy name — it’s
surprisingly simple yet oh so ef-
fective. Picture this: a succulent
chicken breast, butterflied and
gently pounded to an even thick-
ness. This thin piece of perfection
cooks up in a flash, whether in a
skillet, in the oven or on the grill.
And the best part? Chicken Pail-
lard’s versatility knows no bounds.
Recipes
Watermelon Caprese
BY: LENA ABRAHAM
4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
1  small watermelon, sliced
1 mozzarella ball, sliced
2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic glaze
Directions
1. Slice watermelon into 1/2” thick squares, about 3”-x- 3”. Slice
mozzarella into 1/2” slices.
2. On a serving dish, alternate slices of mozzarella and
watermelon.
3. Sprinkle with basil, flaky sea salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve
5. Share!
SPRING CREEK SUN
A sprinkle of salt, a dash of pepper,
a hint of garlic — that’s all it takes
for an elegant and satisfying dish.
Feeling adventurous? Try marinat-
ing with your favorite flavors or ex-
perimenting with spice rubs. Crav-
ing comfort food? Dip it in egg
wash, coat with seasoned flour, and
voila — you’ve got a crispy creation
reminiscent of fried chicken. Drizzle
on some honey, and you’ve just
conjured magic.
Now, for those larger gatherings,
while only one or two pieces may fit
in a skillet, you can easily keep
them warm in a low oven as you
prepare the rest, ensuring everyone
dines together.
But wait, it gets even better.
Picture this Labor Day scene: a siz-
zling grill, the aroma of caramelized
lemon filling the air, and atop those
flavorful Chicken Paillards, a de-
lightful mound of refreshing greens.
Doesn’t that sound divine?
Grilled Chicken Paillard with
Charred Lemon and Dressed
Greens
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 lemons, halved
4 cups mixed greens and your
favorite veggies
Olive oil or preferred salad dressing
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Begin by slicing each chicken
breast horizontally, opening it like a
book. Place each piece between two
pieces of plastic wrap and, using a
meat mallet, pound the pieces until
they’re about half an inch thick.
Brush each paillard with half a
tablespoon of olive oil.
Grill the chicken pieces for about
3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting
based on thickness. Sprinkle with
salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon
juice while grilling. Place the lemon
halves, cut side down, on the grill to
caramelize.
Set the chicken and grilled le-
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mons aside to rest when done. Toss
the greens and veggies with lemon
juice and your choice of olive oil or
dressing.
To serve, place a grilled chicken
paillard on each plate, with a
generous cup of the dressed salad.
Squeeze the caramelized lemon over
everything for an extra burst of
flavor.
Diva Tip: When chicken breasts
are on sale, purchase extra and use
the paillard technique and freeze
these flattened treasures indivi-
dually in zip-top bags. This savvy
move allows you to stock up on
quick, delicious dinners that de-
frost and cook in minutes. It’s a
surefire winner for those busy days.
So, as you gear up for the holiday
weekend, elevate your BBQ game
with Chicken Paillard — a recipe
that is convenient, inexpensive and
absolutely delicious. Your guests
will love the flavors, and you’ll revel
in the extra time that you’ll have to
savor the festivities. Cheers to a less
laborious Labor Day!
***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is
the penny-pinching, party-plann-
ing, recipe developer and content
creator of the website Divas On A
Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabu-
lous! Visit Patti at www.divasona
dime.com and join the conversation
on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDot
Com. Email Patti at divapatti@
divasonadime.com
(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
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glass has their underlined “N” mark on the bottom. From your photo, the

KOVELS ANTIQUES AND

bowl looks like a ceramic version of the popular glass pattern and not an
attempt to imitate carnival glass. Your bowl shows how popular the Grape
and Cable pattern was with collectors. Northwood Grape and Cable car-

COLLECTING nival glass bowls have sold recently for $150 to $175.
***
TIP: Bring a price guidebook to an auction. It isn’t possible to remember
everything, but it is possible to look up most items. We think Kovels’
Chelsea Porcelain Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide is the best resource.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Terry and Kim Kovel
PHOTO CREDIT: Kovels.com
The first Labor Day was
celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882,
in New York City with a pa- ARIES (March
rade by trade union mem- 21 to April 19)
bers, followed by an enor- This could be
mous outdoor party with the time to try
speeches and picnics. Presi- soothing
dent Grover Cleveland signed whatever bad
the holiday into national law feelings might be lingering
in 1884, and Labor Day pa- between or among colleagues, friends and family members. But
rades have been held be sure you do so without favoring any side.
throughout the United States
since then. And, what’s a TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An idea is only an idea until
parade without flags to wave?
Labor Day celebrates American workers you put that clever Bovine mind to work to develop it from
This turned wood flag hold-
with picnics, parades and patriotic concept to substance. This could lead to something
er, filled with 20 miniature
decorations. Past parade spectators rewarding, both emotionally and monetarily.
cloth flags on wooden sticks,
may have carried flags like these.
is ready for a celebration. It GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The early part of the
was originally a store display and recently sold for $540 at an Anti- week could have disconcerting moments, but approaching
queAdvertising.com auction. them with a calm, unruffled attitude goes a long way toward
The auction describes it as a Victorian item without a specific date given, helping things settle down nicely.
so it may pre-date Labor Day. Based on the number of stars, the flags are
from the early twentieth century. But, it’s likely that stores offered flags in CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Getting used to change
displays like these for the first Labor Day parades, as parade spectators continues to mark much of the week. But accepting what you
continue waving flags today. have to do makes adapting that much easier. A welcome
*** visitor could turn up sooner than expected.
Q: I’ve had this oval bowl for a long time, and I don’t know anything about
it. I recently saw one like it. It was a different color and looks like it’s glass. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Learning how to live
Mine is ceramic but the grape clusters and vine details are the same. Could with a decision is a challenge, but one you Leos and
this be a Northwood bowl or is it a fake? Leonas could really enjoy. You’ll also be pleased to see your
A: The Northwood Glass Company made pressed carnival glass, known for social life take the upsurge you’ve been hoping for.
its iridescent glow. It was called “the poor man’s Tiffany glass,” made to
imitate the look of expensive blown glass. The Grape and Cable pattern was VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Use your perceptive
a popular mass-produced pattern made by Northwood. Most Northwood Virgo instinct to help you see the positive aspects of what, at
first, appears to be a disappointment. You could find that it
proves to be quite the contrary.

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ability to maintain a balance between sense and
sentiment once again helps you sort through apparently
conflicting choices and ultimately arrive at the right
decision.

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the advice of colleagues about a potential career move, you
might be better off getting counsel from someone
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Scamming/NYPD Crime Prevention Officer 12:30pm-Medication Safety 1pm-Pool Cues Game
2pm-Chess Central Presentation/CCMP
1pm-Ping Pong
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9:30am-Jewelry Making **9:30am-Self Defense for Older Adults ** 9:30am-Meditative Yoga 9am-Computer Class for Tablets
**11:15am-Total Body Workout- **11am-Line Dancing **11:15am-Total Body Workout- 9:30am-Acrylic Painting
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