Day: November 15, 2024

“He did everything within his power to bring his son Henry, who suffers from a severe mental illness, the help he so desperately needs.”

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world, photos courtesy of the Associated Press.

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A Brooklyn man was sentenced on Thursday for fatally stabbing a teenager during a 2020 confrontation in Prospect Park South. 

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Employees were left vulnerable by their employer, and the AG’s settlement failed to secure even basic identity theft protection.

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The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association, under the leadership of President Mario Romano, held its monthly CLE meeting in Dyker Heights on Oct. 30. 

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Fast action by an 84th Precinct police officer prevented what could have been a tragedy in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Beloved Bay Ridge eatery Tanoreen is coming to Time Out Market this month.

After nearly three decades of serving South Brooklyn, Rawia and Jumana Bishara, the mother-daughter duo behind the restaurant, will bring their distinct Palestinian flavors and Middle Eastern influences to the Dumbo food hall.

Shortly after opening in the late 90s, Tanoreen became a Brooklyn staple thanks to Chef Rawia’s unique twist on traditional Middle Eastern dishes.

“We are excited to join the market to present our ‘Middle Eastern Food with Love,’ inspired by my mom and then influenced by my time traveling abroad and living in New York,” said Rawia, who grew up in Nazareth, Israel, and opened Tanoreen in 1998 to share her family’s cooking with the world. “It’s an exciting step for us to expand beyond Bay Ridge for the first time.”

Tanoreen has earned recognition from numerous influential food critics and media outlets, including The New York Times, New York Magazine, and The Village Voice.

The eatery’s menu at Time Out Market will feature a variety of dishes, including a mixed mezze plate with hummus and tabbouleh, a mixed grill with chicken and lamb, and signature desserts like cheese knafeh and walnut katayef.

Since opening in 2019, Time Out Market New York has become a hub for food lovers, showcasing the city’s top culinary talents and offering a unique cultural experience.

The former White Stripes frontman is slated to shred in BK on Feb. 11-12.

A humorously lewd trio brought their laugh-out-loud act to The Bell House during the New York Comedy Festival on Nov. 13, delivering a cacophony of laughter that struck more than a few offbeat notes.

Created by J.D. Roberson and Ryan Wentz, known collectively as the duo Two Tree Hill, and standout performer Rose Kelso, “Don’t Stop, I’m About to Jazz” is an improvisational comedy show that’s as crass as it is musically inventive.

The show opens with a high-energy musical number that immediately sets the tone: an irreverent mix of jokes and jazzy improv. The only thing smoother than the saxophone solos was the edgy banter that followed.

After connecting on TikTok, Kelso, Roberson, and Wentz turned their shared desire to bring the laughs from the app to the stage into a show where they riff and joke over a live jazz band. They invite visiting comedians onstage to deliver snippets of stand-up, while the band improvises a musical score they’ve never seen before.

Complete with clumsy dance numbers, spontaneous singing, and racy riffing, the show feels almost like a guessing game to the audience — delivering surprises in the most rewarding way.

“Sometimes you can find that you really get in a groove, and other times it’s a little clunky and fun,” Kelso said. “We wanted to do something where we could have that sort of cabaret, Vaudeville vibe.”

Risky as it may be, the live band adds a layer of sophistication to the show, setting it apart from other, less ad-libby productions. 

“Doing musical comedy, we’re already not traditional stand-ups. We love bits, pageantry, and putting so much energy and production into a single joke,” Roberson said. “We’re just doing what we love.”

Wentz calls the act a “perfect meld” of all the things they love about comedy and music. 

“The show is us writing things that we really love and having comedians we are obsessed with,” he told Brooklyn Paper.

The comic added that, since the art form isn’t inherently collaborative, “Don’t Stop, I’m About to Jazz” serves as proof of the stars aligning, bringing together performers who have never shared the stage to shine together.

“It means the whole world to perform here. Performing is what I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid. There was no plan B,” Kelso said. “It’s hard to get here, and it’s hard to get to do this. It’s a combination of luck and being in the right place at the right time.”

The show successfully fuses comedy with live music, offering an entertaining night out for those willing to embrace its playful chaos. While the unpredictable nature of the show may not resonate with every comedy aficionado, its charm lies in its willingness to break the mold and invite audiences into a world where laughter and jazz collide in unexpected ways.

Kelso, Roberson and Wentz will return to the stage on Nov. 29 at Brooklyn’s Union Hall, before taking the jokes overseas in 2025. In the meantime, New York Comedy Festival continues through Nov. 17 with shows across 100 city venues. 

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) awarded over $40,000 to eight Brooklyn-based businesses and entrepreneurs through its 21st annual PowerUp!

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