Adrock looking to rename park 'Adam Yauch Park'

[austinstories]

Just read this from Kathleen Hanna on a Facebook page for naming another park after Yauch (Squibb Park in Brooklyn Heights)

"I tried to write this before but it looks like it didn't work. I just wanted to let you know that Adam "Adrock" Horovitz has already begun working with the Parks Commissioner to fix up and rename State Street Park where Yauch actually played as a kid to 'Adam Yauch Park'. It would be great to get people behind THIS idea as it won't hurt the Squib family and it would be awesome to fix up the bball court there as a tribute....Thanks, Kathleen Hanna (Adrock's wife)"

[Swooziemoonshoe]

That would be cool. Could you link to the page?

[M|X|Y]

word... nice (y)



adam and kathleen: the squib thing got written up today... someone should get the new idea to them

http://gothamist.com/2012/05/22/residents_calling_for_brooklyn_park.php

[Randetica]

sweeet

[JoLovesMCA]

Holy Shit so it's official. I mean with Adrock involved. WOW i just thought it was fans wanting this. I am gonna cry now!

Adrock has such a wonderful heart!

[Laver1969]

Awesome!

[frank1271]

i hope this gets done by aug cause ive made plans to go up to the city and would love nothing more then to go there and play some hoops.

[JoLovesMCA]

i hope this gets done by aug cause ive made plans to go up to the city and would love nothing more then to go there and play some hoops.

Would be cool if it were done by the time we have the fan gathering. I say we should still put this place on our list of Beastie spots to visit though!

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

This is so great! Way to go Adam and Kathleen.


I'm starting to worry more about Mike. He's become recluse.

[b-grrrlie]

Totally awesome!

[KingPsyz]

Would be cool if it were done by the time we have the fan gathering. I say we should still put this place on our list of Beastie spots to visit though!

Hell, this goes through y'all should orginize it there...

[Randetica]

I'm starting to worry more about Mike. He's become recluse.

yeah, hope he is not doing too bad
we are feeling with you, mike

[frank1271]

Would be cool if it were done by the time we have the fan gathering. I say we should still put this place on our list of Beastie spots to visit though!

are you going up to

[JoLovesMCA]

@KingPsyz Right! Well whatever Jason decides but either way it is going to be a special place for Beastie fans. ;)

Frank, yes i am going.

Mike D might be handling his grieving differently. I hope he is ok too.

[YoungRemy]

so it's State Street now instead of Squibb?

it looks like the entire community of Brooklyn Heights is angling for one while Adam H and Parks and Rec are working on another.

[JoLovesMCA]

Ok I am confused. Are there two parks?

New YAUCHERS help!??

[YoungRemy]

yes. two parks. Kathleen is trying to get people on board Adam's plan instead of the Brooklyn Heights community organizers.

both are good intentions, but it looks like Adam H is working directly with the city while the Squibb is just an idea/petition.

but folks like Cey Adams are sharing the Squibb updates and it looks like Kathleen is trying to clear the air.

that's what it looks like to me.


more info here, where Brooklyn Heights blog supports either idea.
http://gothamist.com/2012/05/22/residents_calling_for_brooklyn_park.php

[JDsGotSalinger]

Just read this from Kathleen Hanna on a Facebook page for naming another park after Yauch (Squibb Park in Brooklyn Heights)

"I tried to write this before but it looks like it didn't work. I just wanted to let you know that Adam "Adrock" Horovitz has already begun working with the Parks Commissioner to fix up and rename State Street Park where Yauch actually played as a kid to 'Adam Yauch Park'. It would be great to get people behind THIS idea as it won't hurt the Squib family and it would be awesome to fix up the bball court there as a tribute....Thanks, Kathleen Hanna (Adrock's wife)"

awesome -- looks like they are talking about "palmetto playground" near the end of state street at columbia street -- not named after any historic figures or people.

[Kid Presentable]

This is so great! Way to go Adam and Kathleen.


I'm starting to worry more about Mike. He's become recluse.

He's always been private. Just because he's not out and about doesn't mean he's not dealing. He'll be fine, and obviously we can only wish him the best during this time.

[JoLovesMCA]

awesome -- -- not named after any historic figures or people.

Well now it will be! ;)

Oh so I don't know what to do about the Squibb thing, seems like they are still going ahead with their plan... Hmmm kinda like a sticky situation now. Of course I will back up what Adrock is doing. he'll make it happen!

[YoungRemy]

Well now it will be! ;)

Oh so I don't know what to do about the Squibb thing, seems like they are still going ahead with their plan... Hmmm kinda like a sticky situation now. Of course I will back up what Adrock is doing. he'll make it happen!

their effort is just a grassroots blog campaign/petetition/facebook page

their response to the new update:
Thanks for covering this story. Ms. Hanna has reached out to us and we are awaiting official confirmation of this effort. Once that's done, the Brooklyn Heights Blog community will enthusiastically suppor the State Street initiative.

In the meantime, please keep "liking" the Facebook page as well as supporting the movement

[JoLovesMCA]

their effort is just a grassroots blog campaign/petetition/facebook page

their response to the new update:

Did you hear that? Ms. Hanna has reached out to us. She's such a huge part of this. Seriously I am such a big fan of her's too....so forgive me but I get giddy over anything she does the way I do the Beasties. ;)

Anyway thanks for the updates on that, so now we'll just wait for what Horovitz/Hanna are going to announce which is pretty exciting. (y)

[CoolAsACucumber]

I am heading to the City this weekend. On top of 57 Chrystie, Oscilloscope Labs, and Edward R. Murrow High School, I might have to swing by the future Adam Yauch Park!!

[Documad]

more info here, where Brooklyn Heights blog supports either idea.
http://gothamist.com/2012/05/22/residents_calling_for_brooklyn_park.php
Off topic, but there's a great link to the MTV sports show with Beasties at the bottom of that page. <3

P.S. I'm with Adrock and Kathleen. I'd vote for the park where he actually played.

[PortlandBGirl]

So cool! I also agree with Ad Rock and Kathleen, it would be cool if it could be a park he used to play at as a child.

[CHECKHEAD2004]

Awesome. Im so happy. He so deserves a park to be named after him and bball was his favorite.

Yauch Park... Love it.

Hope its done and dedicated on his Birthday!!!!!!!! Woud be so great to be there for the dedication.

Mike D is in LA... Out of reach. Adrock was closer to Adam these past few years. Im so happy he is doing this with Kathleen.

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

:'(
Thats beautiful.

I really hope it works
Makes me even more sad I wont be able to see it.
I want to go to NY so badly, Im completely restricted from it.
I'm devastated completely that i'll never make it out there, truly 100% crushed by it. It bothers me every day.

I REALLY hope this works out, it would make me SO happy.
Adam and Kathleen are meant for each other (:

[birdfloatindown]

I love this idea. It's so great that people are doing all these positive, constructive things in Yauch's memory. The sign for the park should be in a fisheye-style.:D

[FLO MASTER]

channel 11 aired this story this morning! they love the beasties, mca used to go on the station all the time.

[Bernard Goetz]

:'(
Makes me even more sad I wont be able to see it.
I want to go to NY so badly, Im completely restricted from it.
I'm devastated completely that i'll never make it out there, truly 100% crushed by it. It bothers me every day.


Never say never.

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

Never say never.

If I was able, id be there immediatly.

[M|X|Y]

is this the park?

http://g.co/maps/4eb56

[CoolAsACucumber]

:'(
Thats beautiful.

I really hope it works
Makes me even more sad I wont be able to see it.
I want to go to NY so badly, Im completely restricted from it.
I'm devastated completely that i'll never make it out there, truly 100% crushed by it. It bothers me every day.

I REALLY hope this works out, it would make me SO happy.
Adam and Kathleen are meant for each other (:


How are you completely restricted from the City? Even if you're a kid there will come a time when you can go anywhere....

If you're not a kid, don't limit yourself to where you can and cannot go. That's not living...there's always a way to get somewhere.(y)

[CoolAsACucumber]

is this the park?

http://g.co/maps/4eb56

i believe it is. On the Facebook page for the original idea on Squibb, they put a map of the State Street park and this is it.

I have mapped it for my trip to the City this weekend.

On a side note, wouldn't it be the shit when this park is Adam Yauch Park that they put a little meditation / buddhist type area to honor his faith and where people could go to think of him?

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

How are you completely restricted from the City? Even if you're a kid there will come a time when you can go anywhere....

If you're not a kid, don't limit yourself to where you can and cannot go. That's not living...there's always a way to get somewhere.(y)

I'm 19 as of this past march.
I mean, I'm not trying to limit myself Its just difficult when you're broke and transportationless. Seizing the day is what being young is all about!

I job searched all day yesterday for hours to get one where I can save and get out there I just mean I'd probably miss the reopening of the park with the new name which would be very special to see.

It's fact one day I'll get there, I just wish it would come sooner.

Maybe a few of my pals would be down for a road trip later this summer if everyone was able to pitch in a good amount
I just really want it to happen asap.

So difficult being flat broke and carless and jobless after putting so much effort into trying to find a job in my town and getting no luck at all.
My dream is to see NY.

[MCAadROCKMiKEd7]

Awesome. Im so happy. He so deserves a park to be named after him and bball was his favorite.

Yauch Park... Love it.

Hope its done and dedicated on his Birthday!!!!!!!! Woud be so great to be there for the dedication.

Mike D is in LA... Out of reach. Adrock was closer to Adam these past few years. Im so happy he is doing this with Kathleen.

Also, RS interview with D said he's in Brooklyn atm

[JDsGotSalinger]

Also, RS interview with D said he's in Brooklyn atm

yeah that was interesting, didn't know he lived in that area. i lived there for 10 years wished i'd seen him ;)

Seizing the day is what being young is all about!


damn right. you'll get there!!

i believe it is. On the Facebook page for the original idea on Squibb, they put a map of the State Street park and this is it.

I have mapped it for my trip to the City this weekend.

On a side note, wouldn't it be the shit when this park is Adam Yauch Park that they put a little meditation / buddhist type area to honor his faith and where people could go to think of him?

yeah that's the park i think too. awesome idea about a meditation area, there is an area i think that would be perfect for that -- close to the entrance gate from state st. for some reason that park feels so appropriate for yauch, it feels urban yet peaceful, and the bball connection is perfect. and it would be the perfect spot to drink a beer after the atlantic antic.

[JoLovesMCA]

i believe it is. On the Facebook page for the original idea on Squibb, they put a map of the State Street park and this is it.

I have mapped it for my trip to the City this weekend.

On a side note, wouldn't it be the shit when this park is Adam Yauch Park that they put a little meditation / buddhist type area to honor his faith and where people could go to think of him?

A shrine? Ha! I love that!

The Squibb Park fb page have already shifted their agenda and are now backing up Adrock and Hanna so no more confusion about that!

https://www.facebook.com/AdamYauchPark

[CoolAsACucumber]

A shrine? Ha! I love that!

The Squibb Park fb page have already shifted their agenda and are now backing up Adrock and Hanna so no more confusion about that!

https://www.facebook.com/AdamYauchPark

LOL...I didn't say shrine because of all the fangirl connotations that go along with it...just a small place to sit and be still....think of the man and honor his memory.

Jo, we can have our own shrines, Helga Pataki style...LOL.

[JoLovesMCA]

LOL...I didn't say shrine because of all the fangirl connotations that go along with it...just a small place to sit and be still....think of the man and honor his memory.

Jo, we can have our own shrines, Helga Pataki style...LOL.

Hey what's wrong with fangirls???!!!!!!!!! And part of its meaning is A place of religious devotion or commemoration...... so i am down with the meditation!

No seriously just the idea alone of having this place will be enough for me. ;)

[M|X|Y]

not sure the fb page will help anything, i think adam and kathleen have got it taken care of (y)

[fonky pizza]

That's such a wonderful thing, a Yauch Park with a Basket ball playground!

MCA was a street kid to me, skateboarding and always jumping and rolling on the ground doing crazy things like in LTI!:D

beautiful idea, really(y)

[CHECKHEAD2004]

Never say never.



Agree.

You're only 19. You will get there if you really want to get there. Its only a short plane ride or bus ride away ...

[Billy Corbitt]

I hope to visit Adam Yauch Park someday too.

[CoolAsACucumber]

Hey what's wrong with fangirls???!!!!!!!!! And part of its meaning is A place of religious devotion or commemoration...... so i am down with the meditation!

No seriously just the idea alone of having this place will be enough for me. ;)

Jo...absolutely nothing wrong with fan girls. Totally one myself. ;)

[Billy Corbitt]

It could be a cool spot to play basketball in the rain and not get wet.

[Billy Corbitt]

http://www.gowanuslounge.com/beastie-boys-yauch-horovitz/

It got another write up.(y)'''
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The Brooklyn Heights community was convinced of the sensibility of this move and has enthusiastically endorsed Kathleen Hanna’s request. The Facebook page is now updated to pursue the renaming of State Street Park to Adam Yauch Park, and Squibb Park will remain as it is now called.

[CoolAsACucumber]

I am heading to the City this weekend. On top of 57 Chrystie, Oscilloscope Labs, and Edward R. Murrow High School, I might have to swing by the future Adam Yauch Park!!

Well Christ on a Cracker, i got the address wrong...I meant 59 y'all...I'm not THAT much of a newb.

[beasties#1fan]

yes. two parks. Kathleen is trying to get people on board Adam's plan instead of the Brooklyn Heights community organizers.

both are good intentions, but it looks like Adam H is working directly with the city while the Squibb is just an idea/petition.

but folks like Cey Adams are sharing the Squibb updates and it looks like Kathleen is trying to clear the air.

that's what it looks like to me.


more info here, where Brooklyn Heights blog supports either idea.
http://gothamist.com/2012/05/22/residents_calling_for_brooklyn_park.php
thanks for clearing it up(y)

[JoLovesMCA]

Updates ya'll!!!!!!!!!! ;)



The S.E.M. Ensemble has been performing experimental and modern music for over 40 years. This evening S.E.M. Ensemble tweeted that Palmetto Playground, the city park along State St & Columbia Place in Brooklyn Heights has been renamed Adam Yauch Playground.

The renaming effort was initiated by AdRock, his wife, and various Beastie Boys fans last May (http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/40974), soon after Yauch's death from cancer. Yauch played hoops at the playground as kid.

This was supposed to be a feelgood post, but I've barely finished it, and it's kind of bummed me the hell out.

http://daddytypes.com/2012/11/14/adam_yauch_playground.php


Glad to be the first to report that the Palmetto playground by willow place auditorium is now the Adam Yauch playground. #hoops (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hoops&src=hash)
https://twitter.com/SEMEnsemble/status/268884886113353728

[LilTreyR]

Updates ya'll!!!!!!!!!! ;)



The S.E.M. Ensemble has been performing experimental and modern music for over 40 years. This evening S.E.M. Ensemble tweeted that Palmetto Playground, the city park along State St & Columbia Place in Brooklyn Heights has been renamed Adam Yauch Playground.

The renaming effort was initiated by AdRock, his wife, and various Beastie Boys fans last May (http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/40974), soon after Yauch's death from cancer. Yauch played hoops at the playground as kid.

This was supposed to be a feelgood post, but I've barely finished it, and it's kind of bummed me the hell out.

http://daddytypes.com/2012/11/14/adam_yauch_playground.php


Glad to be the first to report that the Palmetto playground by willow place auditorium is now the Adam Yauch playground. #hoops (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hoops&src=hash)
https://twitter.com/SEMEnsemble/status/268884886113353728

This is not official. Not sure who SEM ensemble is to release that sort of statement.

[JoLovesMCA]

No it's not official... I am just passing on what they put out there in twitterland. This is who they are..... http://www.semensemble.org/

[LilTreyR]

No it's not official... I am just passing on what they put out there in twitterland. This is who they are..... http://www.semensemble.org/

Pretty sure if this was fact the NYC Parks & Rec would have made an announcement. I'm sure Adam H would have posted something here as well.

[JoLovesMCA]

Pretty sure if this was fact the NYC Parks & Rec would have made an announcement. I'm sure Adam H would have posted something here as well.

uh..............Well when it is OFFICIAL I am sure they will ANNOUNCE.

[LilTreyR]

uh..............Well when it is OFFICIAL I am sure they will ANNOUNCE.

WHY take it so PERSONAL? Unless you BELONG to the semensemble and have inside INFORMATION too, my questioning the VALIDITY of that statement should not AFFECT you. UNLESS you feel a little silly about posting a rumor that may or may NOT be true?

[JoLovesMCA]

WHY take it so PERSONAL? Unless you BELONG to the semensemble and have inside INFORMATION too, my questioning the VALIDITY of that statement should not AFFECT you. UNLESS you feel a little silly about posting a rumor that may or may NOT be true?

I don't feel silly about anything buddy. I said it was what I found. If you want to call it a rumor then call it a rumor. Doesn't bother me one bit!!!

[LilTreyR]

I don't feel silly about anything buddy. I said it was what I found. If you want to call it a rumor then call it a rumor. Doesn't bother me one bit!!!

'au contraire mon frere' :rolleyes:

[TreasureEverywh]

Is there a competition going that I've missed for Most Ridiculous Argument?

[LilTreyR]

Is there a competition going that I've missed for Most Ridiculous Argument?

Yep you got us! Can't get anything by you :rolleyes:

[LuciferHam]

This is a fully awesome idea. When's the fan meet up gonna be as well, I'd like to make the mission and attend.

[birdfloatindown]

WHY take it so PERSONAL? Unless you BELONG to the semensemble and have inside INFORMATION too, my questioning the VALIDITY of that statement should not AFFECT you. UNLESS you feel a little silly about posting a rumor that may or may NOT be true?

Lose the attitude.

[LilTreyR]

Lose the attitude.

Oh, OK but just because you said so :rolleyes: in all fairness though, I was not the one who initially dished up the "attitude."