May 20, ‘Obituary for Owen Gallagher’
The 84th Precinct Community Council is holding a meeting in Downtown Brooklyn at 7 p.m. There will be a special presentation on domestic violence, a vision zero follow-up report which will discuss issues such as slow zones and truck enforcement, and a crime report. Transportation to and from the meeting is provided by the NYPD. Call Community Affairs at 718-875-6850. … The Cobble Hill Association’s spring reception and general meeting is today at 7 p.m. (reception) and 7:30 p.m. (meeting) at the Kane Street Synagogue. NYC Comissioner of Transportation Polly Trottenberg will be the keynote speaker. The event will serve to welcome new officers and recognize volunteers, present the Cobble Hill Hero Awards and elect Cobble Hill Association officers. … Community Bookstore and 826NYC are holding a reading and discussion with writers Brian McGreevy and Philipp Meyer behind the secret door of the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. at 6 p.m. Maureen O’Connor will moderate the conversation. … The first ladies of Brooklyn (councilmember Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.’s wife Michelle, DA Thompson’s wife LuShawn Thompson and others) are hosting a First Food Festival for expectant mothers at 11 a.m. today at Restoration Plaza. The event will feature vendors, games, breastfeeding experts and giveaways. The festival is sponsored by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Breastfeeding Empowerment Zone and Worksite for Wellness.
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Notable people born on this day include soccer player Iker Casillas, who turns 33; “Moonstruck” actress and singer Cher, who was born Cherilyn Sarkisian, and turns 68; U.S. Senator Michael Crapo; “The Good Wife” actor Matt Czuchry,who turns 33; cyclist Chris Froome, who turns 29; “Scandal” actor Tony Goldwyn, who turns 54; “Damages” actor Timothy Olyphant, who turns 46; and “Cool Hand Luke” actor Anthony Zerbe, who turns 78.