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



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

http://gothamist.com/2012/05/22/resi...oklyn_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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

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]

Originally Posted by WesleyOHSnaps!

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]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

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/resi...oklyn_park.php

[JDsGotSalinger]

Originally Posted by 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)"

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]

Originally Posted by WesleyOHSnaps!

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]

Originally Posted by JDsGotSalinger

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]

Originally Posted by JoLovesMCA

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]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

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.

[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]

Originally Posted by YoungRemy

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

[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]

Originally Posted by MCAadROCKMiKEd7

:'(
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.