by Julia Kott 
After over forty years as the 50th district’s Assembly member, Joe Lentol reflects on his political accomplishments and what he plans on doing next. One thing is for sure, he won’t be leaving Greenpoint any time soon.
You’ve had a long career as an Assembly member. What are some of the things you…
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Joe, you’ve had quite a career. Back in the late 50s I occasionally played pool with you and your brother, Gil. My grandfather owned the pool hall on the corner of Norman and Diamond. My grandparents thought you and Gil were two of the finest young men in Greenpoint. You and I met again at the 75th birthday celebration for Joe Giaimo. Enjoy your retirement, but don’t get too comfy. Politics will call on you again. Regards, Tom Bergen
it was called stashes poolroom and the best player then was midge joe will remember him joes father had an office on havemyer st. above the dime savings bank i remember joe gil and eddy from willyburg ps i remember your aunts sore on grand st