Brooklyn court employees bring their kids to work
The Kings County Gender Fairness Committee hosted the annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event in the Brooklyn Supreme Court on Thursday, when 60 kids had the opportunity to see what their parents do for a living.
“This is the most enjoyable event all year,” said Daniel M. Alessandrino, chief clerk for criminal matters. “The kids have a great time, but the parents love it more than the kids. Usually if they ask me to come and say something at an event, I get nervous because I don’t know what to say, but not at this event. I love it and I have no problem coming down to talk to and meet the kids.”
The event is designed to keep the children busy all day, beginning with a morning breakfast. The kids then learn sign language from court interpreters Deanna Cantor and Hillary Cohen, participate in a mock trial, take a “field trip” to the green market on Court Street, and spend the afternoon with the court officers, learning about gun safety and CPR. There is also a lunch social with Hon. Michelle Weston.
“Our theme for this year is ‘Spark an Aha Moment,'” said Yvonne R. Marin, who helped to organize the event. “We have lots of activities planned for them, including the field trip, where they can learn about recycling [and] a mock trial, where we have a fun case for them, including a colorblind man who accidentally steals a car thinking it was his.