SPRING CREEK SUN

Vol. 50, No. 22 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 November 4, 2022

Students March For Breast Cancer Awareness

See the Centerfold for Photos of Students Walking for a Cure

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S 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?
The Spring Creek Sun will be running these announce­
ments in the paper. For more information call Pamela
Stern at 718­240­4554 or email pstern@springcreek
towers.com

Sun Index
Page 4 Starrett Judo Club Host
Community Run

Page 14&15 “I Will Graduate Day”

at Barclays Center

Page 19 SilverSneakers Program

Page 21 Simple Family Meals Fit for

Fall
Cover photo: Amanda Moses
November 4, 2022 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 3

FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers

Join the NYPD to
Q: Where can I get tested for COVID­19?
A: Spring Creek Towers (SCT) has a free COVID­19 testing site on the
premises. Testing is operated by the New York City Health and
COMBAT CATALYTIC Hospitals Corporation at the following address:

Spring Creek Towers

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Community Race/Walk Raises Money for Students in Need
Starrett City Judo Coach Parnel Legros posed with members of Operation
Compassion.
BY AMANDA MOSES
On October 23rd, the Starrett City Judo Club, Legros Sports and in
conjunction with Operation Compassion, hosted a walk/run to help
raise money to purchase tools for students in need. The race began
promptly at 9am outside of the Brooklyn Sports Club’s basketball courts
at 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, and continued all around the community
through Pennsylvania Avenue.
Outside of the basketball courts, a giant banner was raised with the Starrett City Judo Club, they may want to come back and contribute and
words “Operation Compassion 2022 Brooklyn” where runners donned
yellow shirts and awaited the start of the race. Starrett Judo Coach,
Parnell Legros, climbed upon a ladder and pressed onto a handheld air
horn to get racers on their way.
For decades, the Starrett City Judo Club has produced well-rounded
champions who have been instilled with the importance of kindness,
volunteerism, and an overall outlook that humans are meant to give
back to their community. Legros believes that such endeavors should
be promoted on and off the mat, which is why he decided to host
a
Crossing the
finish line!
Happy to participate.
November 4, 2022
community effort at Spring Creek Towers. The walk will be the
first annual event of its kind, and he hopes will continue to
support students throughout the years.
Tommy and Rachelle, parents of running participants
Jordan, 24, and Naomi, 14, have always been impressed by the
stellar judo programming developed by Coach Legros, so much
so they consider it to be an extension of their family. So, when
they learned about the race, and its work to help those in need,
they joined their children in assisting in this effort.
“It’s something we support because it’s all about getting
people to be active and to support the idea of just community.
I mean, this community has been nothing but sweet and giving
back to it is nice,” Tommy said.
Nodding in agreement, Rachelle also adds that since the
COVID-19 pandemic, her family has learned to come to
appreciate outdoor and group events more than ever.
“Judo is such a family, which makes everything come from
the heart. It’s with joy that we can give back to the community
and we are thankful to be included,” Rachelle said.
Judo literally means the gentle way; it is a modern form of
Japanese martial arts with the main objective to turn an
opponent’s force against them utilizing it to the judoka’s
advantage. Legros takes this form of martial arts and uses it to
instruct his students on life, teaching them to be calm and ready
to face any issue with confidence both on and off the mat.
However, Legros stresses that judo students are not just members of a
sports team, but individuals representing their community.
Krystal Pena has been a staunch supporter of the Starrett Judo Club,
especially since her two children JJ and Kelsey Billups have actively
competed in tournaments and courses for several years under the
tutelage of Coach Legros.
“It was important to participate in events like this because we want to
set precedent so that we can continue to do this and make it bigger and
bigger each year. Even after our children, maybe move on from the
donate and be a part of the organization that Legros has led so it’s
important for them to be involved in the race because this is for them.
So, it’s important all around,” Pena said.
The race culminated with the top three male and female winners
receiving small gold medals.
Photos by Amanda Moses
The top three runners received medals.
Jordan was exhausted after the run.
November 4, 2022 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 5

Monster Mash at Spring Creek Towers!

BY AMANDA MOSES

Goblins and ghouls beware, the Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT) community
celebrated Halloween in Spooktacular fashion. Students in the Abe Stark
Primary School (PS) 346 held their annual character day parade in their
playground, which invited children to dress up as their favorite book or
comic book character. Some donned Marvel’s Iron Man costume, while
others felt more villainous as the Joker.
The Spring Creek After School Program also joined in on the Halloween
fun, marching over in costume to Twin Pines Management office at 1390 to
participate in trick or treating festivities.
Middle schoolers in Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) VIII and Gateway
Intermediate School (IS) 364 attended classes on Monday dressed in their
most festive attire. Even teachers participated donning skeleton, mermaid
and even Disney outfits.
Spring Creek Teen Central and the Young Adults Program held Hallow-
week where they hosted a series of creepy activities including: a Mummy
wrap and race, haunted maze, scary stories, costume party, and scary
movie screenings in the lower level of the Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC).
At the Starrett Early Learning Center (SELC), the 3K and Pre-K students
read books with Halloween themes as well as attended their classes in
costume.
The entire community was also invited the annual Fall Harvest Festival
hosted by the Starrett City Tenant Association (SCTA), which included
pumpkin picking and other fun activities.
Photos courtesy of the local SCT schools and programs

The Young Adults Program celebrated Halloween with

a costume party.
Iron Man was ready to save
the day during PS 346's
Character Day.

Dressed to impress.

Members of FDA VIII prepared for a witchy

Halloween.

Spring Creek Teen Central hosted a pumpkin carving event.

Staff members joined the

fun!
IS 364 students and staff wore intricate
The Spring Creek After School
costumes to school.
Program participated in a Trick or
Treat march to 1390.
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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.
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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 Ms. Mosley at 718-642-
7168.
Starrett City Boxing Club
The Starrett 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 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-denomina-
tional based. Meets every Thursday
evening @ 7 pm For more infor-
mation: Susie Williams 646-460-
4101.
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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
According to Webster’s Dictionary, diabetes is defined as a
disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the
hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of
carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
Diabetes affects many members of our community. Diabetes is one
of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It
can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other
health problems if it iss not controlled.
Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at
higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that
making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. To help prevent
type 2 diabetes:
•Watch your weight
•Eat healthy
•Get more physical activity
Spring Creek Senior Partners offers many events and activities to
help keep you active, informed and healthy.
For more information, visit the office of Spring Creek Senior
Partners and speak to one of NORC Nurses. If you need to see one
of our case workers or the NORC Nurse, please call for an
appointment or call 718-348-7620
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.
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Education Matters
IS 364 Goes Pumpkin Picking! Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11239
BY AMANDA MOSES (718) 642-8724 Fax: (718) 642-3019

For the Spooktacular season, students at Gateway Intermediate

School (IS) 364 traveled to Floyd Bennet Field’s Green Meadows
Farm on October 14th to pick pumpkins.
It was an all-out farm day for the senior class at IS 364, where
staff stated that the group created memories to last a lifetime. In
addition, to picking the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jack-o’-
lantern, the teens were also able to engage with a variety of farm
animals, enjoy a fun hayride throughout the site, and pose in
funny photo booths. Some had fun feeding sheep and cows, while
others were happy to hop onto the back of a tractor for their
hayride.
Photos courtesy of IS 364
Great News!
Starrett Early Learning Center invites you to register your child in school
for the 2022-2023 school year if your child was born in 2018(4K) or
2019(3K)!
Starrett Early Learning Center offers a free, high quality, safe, nurturing
4-K and 3-K program from 8am-2:20pm at two locations:
125 Schroeders Avenue and 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue
Register online.

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.
5. The Department of Education will notify you in May/June if you your
child has been selected for our program.

If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.

Stay safe and well!

Ms. Moore, MS. Ed

Executive Director
t.moore@starrettelc.org
718-642-8724

IS 364's senior class spent the day pumpkin picking on Brief NYC School Calendar
October 14.
Nov 3rd Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
for elementary schools; students in these schools
dismissed three hours early

Nov 8th Schools closed for Election Day. Election Day, is a

non-attendance day for students. No in-person or
remote instruction will be provided.

Nov 9th Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences

for middle schools; students in these schools
dismissed three hours early.

Nov 11th Schools closed for Veterans Day

Nov 24th to
Nov 25th Schools closed for Thanksgiving Recess

For the complete New York City Department of Education school

calendar of classes, holidays, closings and tests, go to schools.nyc.gov

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The students found the perfect pumpkins.
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in Optimum region.
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Thrills and Chills at the Annual East Village Halloween Parade

BY AMANDA MOSES

The 49th Annual East Village Halloween parade returned with

ghoulish delight welcoming thousands of participants and specta-
tors. Kicking off on Canal Street and Sixth Avenue and stretching up
until West 15th Street, parade floats, marching bands, dancers, and
costumed revelers brought Spooktacular fun onto the city streets
despite the inclement weather.
There were dancers adorn in LED lights, monsters covered in fake
blood, and superheroes running through the streets much to the
excitement to observers. Marching bands performed tunes such as
Queens’ hit ‘Don’t stop me now,’ and Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ while
other participants danced to Michael Jackson’s thriller which echoed
from speakers from floats.
It truly was a monstrous spectacle to behold starting at 7pm and
ending at 11pm.

Photos by Amanda Moses

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Students in SCT Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BY AMANDA MOSES

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide

campaign that aims to raise awareness about the impact of breast
cancer. Each of the local schools in the Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT)
community made strides to combat breast cancer by hosting walks
and other activities to showcase the severity of the disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
there is no cure and approximately 264,000 diagnosed cases of
breast cancer in women and 2,400 in men. Among those, some
42,000 women and 500 men perish from this disease.
Local educational facilities such as Abe Stark Primary School (PS)
346, Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) VIII, and Gateway
Intermediate School (IS) 364 each scheduled their own walks around
the SCT community donning pink shirts, holding up signs and
banners, and chanted for an end to breast cancer.
Maria F., a mother of an 11-year-old FDA VIII student, applauded
the school’s efforts to both educate the middle schoolers on the issue
of breast cancer as well as promote advocacy among the classes.
“I always want to encourage my son to do activities like this
because we have had family die from cancer, and while it was a
differed type of cancer, breast cancer awareness spotlights the entire
disease. I want him to know that we can all fight, fight for the lives
of cancer survivors and the ones who died,” Maria said.
Students participating in the walks shared that they’ve learned
how crucial preventive care is and are working to inform family and
friends about yearly screenings, such as mammograms.
“It’s important for me to participate in this walk because there are
people who are in the hospital now who need a voice, and I want to
show them that we support them,” FDA VIII student Caitlyn, 12,
said.
Eleven-year-old Victoria echoed this sentiment, sharing that FDA
VIII’s walk was particularly significant to her since her grandmother
is currently undergoing medical treatment for breast cancer.
“Well, it is important to me to participate in this walk because my
grandmother has breast cancer, and she is dealing with it. I know a lot of
people are suffering from it, and I understand that it’s hard for them,”
Victoria said.

Photos by Amanda Moses and courtesy of IS 364

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IS 364 Falcons Join ‘I Will Graduate Day’ Celebration at Barclays Center

BY AMANDA MOSES

On October 24th, Gateway Intermediate

School (IS) 364 joined over 11,000
students at the Barclays Center for the
largest education celebration, “I Will
Graduate Day (IWG).” Some 179 schools
across the city attended the annual event
from 11am to 5pm.
IWG is a New York City-based nonprofit
organization with a goal to support
students in public schools combating low
graduation and attendance rates. Since
2008, this event has engaged students
through dance and motivational speeches
from political leaders such as Chancellor
David Banks, Public Advocate Jumaane
Williams, Council Members Adrienne
Adams, Rita Joseph, and Laurie Combo,
as well as famed musicians and celebrities
to underscore educational excellence.
“Graduation is a momentous occasion,
marking the incredible culmination of a
student’s formal studies. More than that, it
represents the determination that I know
all of our students have and partnering
with organizations like I WILL GRADUATE helps to ensure that every
child has what they need to graduate. Graduation is the first step on
a lifelong adventure of learning, and it is incumbent on the entire
community to stand with our young people taking this pledge today,”
New York City School Chancellor David Banks said.
Everyone in attendance reiterated the same message: the key to
success and a brighter future was through education and staying in
school to achieve their goals. During the event, students were treated
to live performances by their peers as well as celebrities, music, and
additional fun.
“This was the biggest I WILL GRADUATE DAY yet, and the fact that
it grows every year is a testament to the power of this work. New York
City public school students and families often face immense
challenges and academic success can seem out of reach. But we are
here to show them that the future is in their hands and give them the
support they need to graduate high school and excel long into
adulthood. Today’s event was big, but it was just one piece of the work
we do every day for New York City youth,” Tonya Lewis Taylor, co-
founder and executive director of IWG, said.
Members of IS 364 and thousands of other students left the event
knowing that there is an entire community rooting for their success.
Additionally, it was cemented that there are those who will be there to
uplift and empower them within the educational system and through
various organizations.

Photos by Amanda Moses

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New York City Council Member

Rita Joseph.
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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
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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
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Bishop George M. Shorts: senior pastor (718) 251-0450
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
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Game Play
Gotham Knights Review
BY DEAN MOSES
Game: Gotham Knights
Platform: Xbox Series X and Series
S, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows
Rating: T for Teen
Cost: $69.99
Gotham Knights is a an open-
world, action RPG set in our favorite
cape crusaders city—Gotham. The
nitty-gritty streets are overrun with
criminals, but Batman is dead and
only his young mentees are around
to save the day. You must choose
between Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing,
and Red Hood, members of the Bat
family, to take down all criminal
activity. This noir journey takes
Wepa! It’s La Borinqueña: The Hero Behind the Puerto Rican Comic Character
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez
BY AMANDA MOSES
In 2017, Hurricane Maria
devasted the island of Puerto Rico,
leaving millions without electricity
and destroying homes and
infrastructure. The commonwealth
is still recovering from the Category
5 Hurricane, which killed 2,982
people and is currently experi-
encing, even now, about 100,000
individuals without power. In the
wake of this storm, Edgardo Mi-
randa-Rodriguez along with his
independent creative services
studio, SOMOS Arte, created La
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into the seedy underbelly of
Gotham City—where you can
either play on your own or have one
friend assist you online.
Story
It’s no spoiler that Gotham
Knights focuses on his fellow caped
crusaders picking up the mantle
after his death. The game begins
with Batman battling well-known
villain Ra’s al Ghul, and, unfor-
tunately, the only way to stop his
nemesis from “purifying” Gotham
City was by blowing up the Batcave
with both men in it. It is now up to
Nightwing, Red Hood, Bat Girl and
Robin to finish Batman’s unsolved
cases and discover the real story
Borinqueña—a heroine to inspire
hope during such a dark time as
well as a rallying call for the world to
get involved in the recovery and
reconstruction of Puerto Rico.
At New York Comic Con, Rod-
riguez represented Hispanic culture
in the Artist Alley where the Spring
Creek Sun got an up-close look at
the legend behind the hero La
Borinqueña.
“This is a great opportunity to be
at the New York Comic Con; it’s
truly an affirmation as a comic book
author and publisher. We are an
independently published series for
behind Batman’s death.
Gameplay
Some gaming outlets have
berated this new Batman iteration
by stating that the fighting style is
an atrocious, and yes, it is a bit
clunky and battling the same
adversaries can be a bit cum-
bersome, the overall gameplay is
still entertaining. Additionally,
what’s great about Gotham Knights
is that you are not forced to stick
with the character you first bootup
the game with. So, if you start as
Red Hood and decide that he isn’t
really your speed, after finishing a
section of the story you can head on
over to the new bat base—The
Belfry. Additionally, you can cus-
tomize your character’s attire. For
example, instead of Red Hood usual
sleek costume, you can adorn him
La Borinqueña
the last six years dedicated to
philanthropic work in Puerto Rico,”
Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez credits New York
Comic Con for creating an
opportunity for him to meet with
former DC Comic Co-Publisher,
Dan DiDio, and this allowed him to
collaborate on the development of
the anthology Ricanstruction: Remi-
niscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico.
“It was here at the New York
Comic Con in 2018 when Recon-
struction became a reality,” Rod-
riguez added, “We came up with the
idea to collaborate to create Ricans-
truction, which became our best-
selling book to date, helping us
raise close to $200,000 and that
helped us establish our La Borin-
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in a lengthy Crow-style leather
studded jacket.
Conclusion
Graphically Gotham Knights is
nothing to brag about, it’s not
exactly up to the power of Play
Station 5 of Xbox Series X’s 60 FPS
visuals, but it’s not an eyesore
either. Overall, the game is very
much like that, it’s not extra-
ordinary but it’s not terrible. There
are few unusual particulars sur-
rounding the story, especially since
Batman’s man rule is not kill and
yet he ends up killing himself and
Ra’s al Ghul in the begging all to
really serve the game’s plot—his
sidekicks become the main prota-
gonists. Overall, if you are a fan of
the Batman franchise, you might
just enjoy the game since it focuses
more on the lives of his sidekicks.
queña grants program.”
In addition to creating a comic
book that speaks to the Latin
population—a minority group that
consumes about 30% of the comic
industry but are often excluded and
make up less than 1% in the
content—Rodriguez also dedicated
$200,000 in micro-grants that have
been awarded to grassroot non-
profits in the hardest hit areas in
Puerto Rico by both climate change
and social justice issues.
“It allows me to give fans some-
thing that validates our culture,
particularly in a space that often
times, quite honestly, doesn’t ack-
nowledge that we even exist. As
people of color, we are significantly
underrepresented in popular
culture,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez shared that even six
years after Hurricane Maria, and
with the recent destruction caused
by Hurricane Fiona, the comic’s
philanthropic work continues to
support grassroot organizations on
the island.
“To be here at the New York
Comic Con is an affirmation to show
that, yes we are here. La représente.
We are here to share our story and
continue our work uplifting and
helping to rebuild Puerto Rico,”
Rodriguez added.
Photos by Amanda Moses
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Speaking of Health
Taking a Tetanus Vaccine With an
Allergy Requires Careful Monitoring
BY DR. KEITH ROACH
I was told by my doctor that I
need a tetanus booster shot, but
when I was 17, I cut my foot and
needed stitches. I was told then
that I was allergic to the tetanus
shot, so they gave me penicillin
instead. Of course, that was a
long time ago, since I’m now 81
years old. How could they have
determined I was allergic to the
shot, and is that even reliable?
Can I be tested now? Or do I even
need to be tested?
Dr. Roach says: Reactions to vac-
cines are common, but they were
much more common 64 years ago,
when the purity of vaccines was far
less than what it is now. One
reaction that was common in the
1950s is called an Arthus reaction,
which causes painful swelling at
the injection site within a few hours
— the worst swelling usually occur-
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ring around 24 hours later, and
then slowly decreasing. You are
unlikely to get that type of allergic
reaction because of better vaccines,
and because it has been so many
years since you’ve taken the
vaccine.
Very few people get anaphylactic
reactions. Anaphylaxis is a life-
threatening condition, which often
starts with skin symptoms such as
hives or swelling; respiratory symp-
toms such as nasal congestion,
discharge or the sensation of the
throat closing; gastrointestinal
symptoms such as nausea, vomit-
ing or abdominal pain; and car-
diovascular symptoms such as
dizziness and fainting. Any history
of anaphylaxis prevents you from
getting the same trigger (vaccine or
medication) again, if it can be
helped. Only a careful history of
your symptoms at the time of the
allergic reaction you had can
provide an answer on which type of
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reaction it was. Blood testing for
allergic reactions is not 100%
reliable.
If you haven’t had a tetanus
vaccine in over 60 years, the deci-
sion to get one now really is a
judgment call based on your
likelihood of exposures. If you do a
lot of gardening or hiking, it may be
worthwhile to give you a vaccine
with careful monitoring. If you were
to develop a tetanus-prone wound,
such as a deep wound that comes
into contact with soil or manure,
you would be recommended teta-
nus immunoglobulin as well as a
tetanus vaccine. Penicillin alone is
not effective in preventing tetanus:
Meticulous wound cleaning is
critical, in addition to the shots.
How do I know if I’ve been
vaccinated for polio?
Dr. Roach says: The first U.S.-
transmitted case of polio in a
decade was reported in Rockland
County, New York, in July 2022.
The person who contracted polio
was unvaccinated: They probably
contracted the case from a person
who was vaccinated outside the
U.S., since it was a vaccine-derived
polio case. Occasionally, the weak-
ened strain used for the oral polio
vaccine can mutate and cause
Brooklyn Sports Club
1540 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11239
November 4, 2022
disease. The oral polio vaccine has
not been used in the U.S. since
2000, but it is still used in other
parts of the world.
The vast majority of American
and Canadian adults are vacci-
nated for polio, as it is required for
school. So, most adults do not need
vaccination, but it is routine for
those traveling to endemic areas to
receive a booster. Unfortunately,
many children have not gotten their
boosters on time due to the
pandemic, and parents in the area
of the case are recommended to get
their kids’ vaccines up-to-date as
soon as possible. Anyone exposed
to a known case should get
guidance from their physician, who
will probably be in contact with the
health department.
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) 2022 North America Synd., Inc.;
All Rights Reserved
Exercise for
Good Health
November 4, 2022
Silver Sneakers at the Brooklyn Sports Club
BSC Director Arnie Gonzalez and Abe Rezny.
BY AMANDA MOSES
Seniors, did you know that the
Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC) has a
SilverSneakers program? Older
adults ages 65 and older have free
access to fitness facilities and online
classes with select Medicare plans
thanks to a nationwide program
entitled, SilverSneakers.
The BSC, located at 1540 Van
Siclen Avenue, is a certified Silver
Sneakers gym, allowing older adults
who have a Medicare Advantage
Plan to access to a full membership
at no additional cost. Seniors are
“Free to move” like the Silver
Sneakers slogan, with a wide array
of classes available—no matter your
age or skill level—as well as access
to professional trainers and a
multifaceted fitness gym with state-
of-the-art cardio and strength train-
ing. The BSC is a certified Silver
Sneakers gym, allowing older adults
who have Medicare Advan tage Plan
to access to a full membership at no
additional cost.
“SilverSneakers is a senior part-
ner program under health insu-
rance for seniors over 65, and their
health plan actually pays into the
program and provides gym member-
ships for anybody who’s partnered.
We didn’t want to do it originally
because we have a senior dis-
counted rate for the members, but it
just made more sense why not
broaden the member base and offer
it. It’s been a fantastic turnout be-
cause of the huge senior population
that we have here. Basically, they
don’t pay for the membership they
pay into their health plan,” BSC
Director, Arnie Gonzalez said,
“There are no limitations.”
Gonzalez shared that the program
has been a success among the
senior community at Spring Creek
Towers and neighboring residential
complexes. At first, the BSC offered
senior centered classes, such as
chair yoga and senior Zumba, but
they soon realized that these mem-
bers preferred to take general class-
es with various age groups.
Additionally, there are two aqua
robics classes run by certified Silver
Sneaker members on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. These courses are open
to all members and have proven to
be popular, allowing participants to
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utilize the water’s resistance while
also helping them to maintain bal-
ance. Members even use foam-
based weights to build their
strength.
Abe Rezny the very first local sen-
ior to register for the BSC’s Silver
Sneaker program, said that while
he’s always been considered a “gym
rat,” the free membership allows
him to maintain a healthy exercise
routine for free while also providing
an outlet to socialize with staff and
members.
Rezny, a retired photographer
and considered one of the front run-
ners on holograms and 3D tech-
nology, was hesitant at first to join
the BSC due to budget constraints,
but once he learned about the BSC’s
Silver Sneaker enrollment, he
happily joined.
“I enjoy everything about this
club. The people here are so great
and it just so hysterical, and laugh-
ing is like the greatest. Whenever I
come here, we’re always laughing.
So that’s one thing why I love this
club, but I love everything. There’s
no downside, the facilities are the
greatest. You know, where else do
you get a gym with a pool?” Rezny
said.
Rezny listed all of his favorite
Aqua aerobics is a great way to increase balance and strength.
amen-tias at the BSC, including the
indoor and outdoor basketball
courts as well as speedbags and
other boxing tools. His workout regi-
men usually begins at 7:30 am,
when he receives a warm welcome
at the reception area and then uses
the treadmill to ensure he gets at
least 14,000 steps in.
“There’s nothing like, you know,
starting the day with fitness going
on, get your endorphins going. I
have a lot of friends here and we are
always laughing and joking. It’s just
there’s no better way to start your
day,” Rezny said.
SilverSneakers also utilizes a
fitness app designed to aid seniors
track programs, schedule activities,
and find gym locations with Silver
Sneakers Go.
For more information about the
SilverSneakers program and to
learn about eligibility visit:
silversneakers.com
Adults of all ages enjoy the aqua aerobics class, which is run by a
Photos by Amanda Moses certified SilverSneaker instructor.
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Divas olive oil until soft. Add pork, green

chili enchilada sauce, beans, broth
and rice. Bring to a simmer and
serve (pictured).

ON A DIME CREAMY PORK AND

MUSHROOM CASSEROLE
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
It’s Time for Total Time: 15 minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Make-Ahead 1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped

Meals for the 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

3 cups cooked pork, cubed

Holidays 3 cups cooked rice

BY PATTI DIAMOND
Have you ever wished the dinner
fairy would appear with an
effortless dinner for your family? I
sure have, usually at 8 o’clock in
the evening, dying of hunger, with
100 plates spinning and none of
them dinner plates!
Tis the season for busyness
beyond belief, but here’s a solution:
Spend time prepping meals now in
anticipation of the busy season
ahead. Let’s cook pork and rice in
quantity and stash them in the
freezer with recipes to use them
when you need a quick dinner fix.
To keep costs low, use boneless
pork sirloin roasts. These small
roasts are packaged in large
vacuum-sealed bags and are
(historically) very inexpensive. I find
6 pounds of pork yields four
generous meals for a family of four.
You’ll adjust the amounts to suit
your family’s needs.
OVEN ROAST PORK
Yield: 12 cups/16 servings
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
6 pounds pork roast
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Preheat oven to 375 F. Place pork in
large baking pan, season and cover
with foil. Roast for one hour, then
lower the temperature to 275 F for
an additional hour. Check for a
temperature above 165 F.
Let cool completely. When cool, cut
your pork into cubes and divide
into portions of about 3 cups each.
Place the portions into zippered
freezer bags. Divide any pan juices
between the bags. Label and freeze.
BIG BATCH RICE
Yield: 12 cups/16 servings
Total Time: 47 minutes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups white or brown rice
Heat 8 cups of water to boiling. Add
salt, butter, oil and rice. Return to a
boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 20 minutes for white
rice, or 45 minutes for brown rice.
Next, remove from heat and let
stand, covered, for 10 minutes
before fluffing with a fork. Let cool
completely and divide into 3-cup
portions. Freeze in zippered bags.
For each recipe, defrost one bag
each pork and rice, overnight in
refrigerator or defrost in microwave.
EASY PORK CHILI VERDE
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Total Time: 15 minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups cooked pork, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can green chili
enchilada sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern
beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 cups cooked rice
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of
mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup frozen peas
In a large skillet, heat olive oil
and sauté onion, celery and
mushrooms. Add pork and rice,
stirring to combine. In a bowl, stir
together cream of mushroom soup,
sour cream, milk and soy sauce. (If
you don’t use cream soups,
increase sour cream to 1 cup and
add salt to taste.) Add the soup
mixture to the skillet, add peas and
stir. Heat through and serve.
Other recipe ideas would be BBQ
pork sandwiches, stir fry, burritos
or burrito bowls.
With these easy recipes you can
be your own dinner fairy! Now we
need a dish-washing fairy.
Photo Credit:
www.JasonCoblentz.com
(c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

In a large skillet, saute onion in

Recipes
Simple Family Meals Fit for Fall
(Family Features) Maintaining a healthy eating plan can be
challenging year-round, and busier fall schedules can make those
goals even more difficult. Finding easy-to-make favorites can keep you
and your loved ones on track as you navigate those hectic moments
this autumn.
One simple yet delicious solution: Chopped Salad Kits and Sheet Pan
Meal Starter Kits from Dole, which make it easy to incorporate
vegetables without the hassle of kitchen prep. Take the guesswork out
of meal planning for your time-starved family with these limited-
ingredient, kit-based dishes.
Mexican Street Corn Bowls with Grilled Chicken provide a perfect
balance of hearty yet nutritious flavor while taking advantage of the
convenience of prepackaged ingredients. Perfect for fall weather,
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Soup requires just three ingredients
and hungry loved ones for a filling meal worth celebrating.
For more original easy-to-make fall recipes, nutritional insights and
information, visit Dole.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter 1 cup dry instant brown rice
and Pinterest. 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 large ears fresh corn, silks and husks removed
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Mexican Street Corn Bowls with Grilled Chicken 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Prep time: 20 minutes 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cook time: 8 minutes 3 Dole Limes, juice only (about 3 tablespoons), divided
Servings: 4 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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serving pieces are getting high prices in antique stores. We are sorry about
your friend’s loss! He should have followed our tip. Glass shelves should be
KOVELS ANTIQUES AND checked anytime you change what is displayed. Glass bends and can break
when there is too much weight.

COLLECTING TIP: Put a dab of toothpaste on the back of a picture frame. Press the
picture back against the wall where you want the nail to be. It will leave a
mark that will wipe off.
Folk Art (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL
PHOTO CREDIT: Kovels.com
Artists don’t spend all their time making large oil
paintings and huge statues. Many worked for years
before they found the special, individual look that
pictured the world in a unique way. But a different ARIES (March 21
group of artists made folk art carvings, squashed to April 19)
pottery vases and sewer tile statues with the free Although you
materials found nearby. love being the
Collectors and museums started to recognize folk focus of
art as another way to look at the world about the everyone’s
middle of the 1900s, but only in areas where formal attention, it’s a good idea to
art museums were rare. FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 4, 2022 take a few steps back right now
Today museum collectors of unique folk art like to just watch the action. What
carousel horses, carved duck decoys and George Ohr you see can help with an upcoming
pottery vases pay thousands of dollars for great decision.
examples. Even the anonymous carvings used to trim
Woodcarver
buildings or decorate gardens are collected. John (or TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) “Caution” continues to be your
Johannes Scholl
Johannes) Scholl (1827-1916) was a woodcarver watchword this week, as a former colleague tries to reconnect
went by John after
whose work was praised long after his death. He old links. There are still some dark places that
emigrating from
made folk art whimsies, carved decorations of fancy need to be illuminated.
Germany to the
shapes that are thought to be among the most
U.S. One of his
important pieces of folk art in the 20th century. A GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Making a good first impression is
folk art whimsies
Conestoga auction sold a 28-inch-high piece of folk important. Revealing your often hidden sense of humor can
sold at Conestoga
art by Scholl. It was a carved wooden whimsy that help you get through some of the more awkward
Auctions for
sold for $4,130 after 13 bids. situations.
*** $4,130.
Q: I had a friend who had a display cabinet filled with CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Are you taking that Cancer
pink Depression glass. One day, the top glass shelf broke and fell onto the Crab image too seriously? Lighten up. Instead of complaining
second shelf and then the bottom shelf. It was a disaster of broken glass. about your problems, start resolving them. A friend would be
It got me thinking about Depression glass. Is it valuable? happy to help.
A: Depression glass was very popular with collectors about 1950s through
the 1980s. Depression glass is an inexpensive glass that was made during LEO (July 23 to August 22) A widening distance between you
the 1920s and early 1930s in many colors and patterns by dozens of and that special person needs to be handled with honesty and
factories in the United States. The name “Depression glass” is a modern one sensitivity. Don’t let jealousy create an even greater gap
for machine-made glass of the 1940s through 1970s. Prices vary, but large between you two.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. Your

handling of a delicate family matter rates kudos. But,
Spring Creek Towers Community Center no resting on your laurels just yet. You still have
& to resolve that on-the-job problem.

! LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might

surprise everyone by being unusually impulsive this week.
Beginning on 5/20/21 will be hosting a free But even level-headed Libras need to do the unexpected
Online Game Night on the 3rd Thursday of each now and then.
month from 5:30p – 7:30p SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A period of turmoil
gives way to a calmer, more settled environment. Use this
We will have breakout rooms with the following games: quieter time to patch up neglected personal and/or
professional relationships.
• Wheel of Fortune
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Serve rice in bowls topped with

continued from page 21
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
cheese
1 package (12.9 ounces) DOLE®
Chopped Chipotle & Cheddar Kit
1 Dole Avocado, peeled, pitted and
thinly sliced
1 cup chopped Dole Pineapple
Prepare grill for direct grilling
over medium-high heat. Prepare
rice according to package instruc-
tions.
Brush all sides of chicken and
corn with oil; sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Place chicken and corn on
hot grill rack; cover and cook 8
minutes, or until grill marks appear
and internal temperature of
chicken reaches 165 F, turning
chicken once and corn frequently.
Transfer chicken and corn to
cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
Cut corn kernels from cobs into
medium bowl. Slice chicken 1/4-
inch thick crosswise.
Add 1 tablespoon lime juice,
cilantro and paprika to corn; toss
and fold in Parmesan cheese. In
small bowl, whisk dressing from
salad kit and remaining lime juice.
avocado, pineapple, chicken, corn
mixture and remaining contents of
salad kit drizzled with dressing
mixture.
Roasted Chicken and Vegetable
Soup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
1 DOLE® Homestyle Roasted Herb
Sheet Pan Meal Starter Kit
1 container (32 ounces) chicken
broth
1 cup whole-wheat pasta shells,
cooked
Prepare sheet pan meal starter
kit according to package
instructions. Transfer to cutting
board and carefully cut chicken
and vegetables into 1/2-inch
pieces.
In medium saucepot over
medium-high heat, bring chicken
broth to simmer. Stir in pasta
shells, chicken and vegetables.
Reduce heat to medium. Cook 5
minutes, or until heated through,
stirring occasionally.

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**11am- Cardio Dance Party
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Concert
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1pm-Pool Cues Game
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**11am- Cardio Dance Party
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