THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS February 17, 2022 - February 23, 2022 • 9 O U T & A B O U T Community organizer Edward Gibbs Nightlife Written by David Goodson sworn in to NY State Assembly Harlem community organizer Edward Gibbs is now the New York State Assemblyman for Super gridiron East Harlem’s 68th district. He was sworn in by Mayor Eric Adams during a ceremony on Feb. 10 at the James Weldon Johnson Community Center. The event was moderated by Felipe Lu- ciano, with a prayer by Robert Rice. halftime show, oh, and the game too Attendees included former Cong. Charles Rangel, State Sen. Cordell Cleare, Sen. Charles Schumer, Borough President Mark LeVine, friends, family and the community. r (Bill Moore photos) In my perfect world sce- just being part of a win- nario, Sunday, Feb. 16 ning culture and organiza- f would’ve been the second tion. Because I wanted that w Superbowl Championship for New York just as bad as for superstar wide receiv- anybody. This, to me, feels er Odell Beckham Jr.; in like it’s for everybody in my h my dream-like sequence, career, just being exactly d the New York Giants real- where I’m at now with the ized that the explosive of- opportunity to win a Super fensive potential of the Bowl. Just want to take full tandem of Beckham Jr. and advantage of it.” Saquon Barkley, buoyed by That mission was accom- Evan Engram and Sterling plished this past Sunday as Shepard needed an addi- Beckham before suffering tional spark and the NY a non-contact knee injury Giants were the one fran- was well on his way to be- chise brave enough to not coming the MVP of the just sign, but play, the still biggest game of the year. In- dangerous multi-facet- stead he’d settle for being a ed quarterback Colin Kae- key contributor to the victo- Edward Gibbs (at podium) with Felipe Luciano pernick. After the team ry of the Super Bowl Cham- gained their chemistry, pion Los Angeles Rams. they became a juggernaut The Monday morning and once again bested the following the game, to the New England Patriots in casual fan, the highlight the Superbowl. of the night was from a That’s some fantasy foot- dream team that had noth- ball for you. It would also ing to do with the gridiron. have been poetic justice. Commandeered by Andre Since making that iconic “Dr. Dre” Young, the assem- one-handed catch on na- blage of Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, tional television vs. the Mary J Blige, Kendrick Lamar Dallas Cowboys, the over- and Eminem put forth one of (Pamela Tate photos) all play of Beckham had the greatest halftime perfor- been overlooked. During mances this era has witnessed. his 5-year stint with the When the performers were NY Giants, Odell was on announced in September, Dre a trajectory to be a Hall of hinted at such. “The opportu- Famer. Unfortunately, the nity to perform at the Super malaise that the team cur- Bowl Halftime show, and to rently finds itself in began do it in my own backyard, will during his last few years in be one of the biggest thrills Giant colors and whether of my career,” Dre said in a true or not he was viewed statement, adding for added as the contributing factor, measure the performance resulting in being jetti- would be an “unforgettable soned to the Cleveland cultural moment.” Browns. On the cusp of the Soon after Los Angeles biggest game of his career sports giants took to social Beckham had pleasant rec- media to speak: ollections of his tenure in Mookie Betts: NY. During the final media “BEEEEESSSSSTTTTT availability ahead of Super Halftime show ever.” Bowl LVI, Beckham relayed LeBron James: “OMG!!!!!!!!! to Giants.com, “Those are WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!! THE some of the greatest years GREATEST HALFTIME of my life. To a place that SHOW IVE EVER SEEN!!!” gave me a home from the Magic Johnson: One of start and if there’s anything the best EVER!!! Antonio Boyle - Senior Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student that I could look back on Affairs, Kareem McLemore - Assistant Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and wish different, it would NY, we will have our and Student Affairs, Adofo A. Muhammad, Al Dorsett - Executive Director of Financial Aid, be that I would be having chance!!!!!! Shelvia Draper - Director of Customer Experience, Travis Sudler - Director of Enrollment this same opportunity Over and out, holla Academic Services and Compliance Outside Advice Consulting LLC - Tomorrow’s Gifted with them, or not having next week. Til then, enjoy Scholars Program, Dr. Cluny Lavache, Assistant Principal and co-facilitator of the the losing seasons and the nightlife. partnership, Darryl Tyree - CEO, and Tim Umstead - Director of Financial Aid
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