![]() ![]() I’m lucky if I’m still paying all my expenses and the salaries of the people.”īuckley says he’s frustrated the state gave the green light to indoor businesses like bowling alleys but not pool halls. “When I come back at 50%, I’m not making money. He figures it will take years to cover the cost once he’s allowed to reopen. Paying the rent is a real challenge right now,” says Thomas.Īt Gotham City Billiard in Gravesend, owner Kevin Buckley invested $8,000 on a new air filtration system and other safety measures. We can pay the electric, we can pay insurance. “With our little outdoor dining setup, we could pay a bill or two. Thomas says his only lifeline came with outdoor dining was permitted and he started serving drinks and bar food outside. The problem is pool halls have been excluded from the states re-opening plans. The 3,000 square-foot hall can accommodate 58 people, but without customers, owner Brian Thomas says he hasn’t been able to pay the rent. We don’t know if we’re going to get to the end of September.“ And a lot of us are not going to make it, us in particular. ![]() “The billiard industry is very small in New York City. “We need to open,” says Status Q owner Brian Thomas. It’s been a Bay Ridge fixture for three decades, but like other businesses, it’s closed because of the coronavirus. Van Heusen Shirts, 2007 Super Bowl, trick shot, 3rdEye Productions.įeatured in “Sweet, an 8 ball Odyssey”, (2007), Heather Byer, Riverhead Press.įeatured in April 2006 Article of “More Magazine”.It’s been months since anyone shot pool at Status Q Billiards. “I Just Want My Pants Back” (2011), Lesson and Technical Consultant, MTV. “What Not to Wear” (2010), Technical consultant, trick shots and extra, TLC with Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. “Boardwalk Empire” (2010), Lessons and technical consultant, HBO with Martin Scorsese. “The Thing About My Folks” (2005), Bar Scene/pool shots/technical consultant, PictureHouseĬW 11Pool Segments w/Julie Chang (2005), Lessons and tournament coverage, Channel 11/NY" He is also the House Pro at Slate Billiards and Eastside Billiards in New York City Noteable Experience One of the highlights of his pool career is being selected as the Instructional Columnist for NYC Grind. Mark was also an instructor at Tom Simpson's National Billiards Academy. Since 1992, he has taught at Slate’s (formerly known as Chelsea Billiards), as well as Eastside Billiards and does private lessons as well as conferences, parties, pool seminars and corporate events. Finally, when he permanently returned to the United States, pool became a full time occupation. Despite his unconventional lifestyle, he found time frequently to play and practice. That began his 21 year career in the Navy, during which he was stationed in Japan, the Philippines and Thailand among other places. After graduating from New York University with mixed degrees in electrical engineering and liberal arts, Mark was drafted. Pool followed him through his life, through high school and college, and even further on during his career in the Navy. His father brought him to a pool room owned by a friend, and he was hooked with the game. ![]() started playing pool at the early age of six. Most notable students: Jennifer Barretta, Peter Falk, Paul Reiserįavorite billiard discipline: straight pool Conducts pool seminars on military bases, boys clubs and private men's clubsĬonducts pool seminars with Tom Simpson nationally ![]()
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