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June 24–30, 2016 Your Neighborhood — Your News® FREE SERVING BAY RIDGE & DYKER HEIGHTS MIDNIGHT TRAIN! MTA: Overnight R train to run borough-wide starting this fall
BY DENNIS LYNCH sky, who has at least once given up on the It’s about to get a lot easier coming home to shuttle. “My longest wait was 30 minutes, Bay Ridge late at night. and I actually took an Uber — I said ‘I’m not The after-hours R train will make all waiting for this train.’ ” stops in Brooklyn starting this fall, con- Soon, the late-night “Rarely” will make necting nocturnal Ridgites to six addi- all the Brooklyn stops it does in the day- tional subway lines, Metropolitan Trans- time, connecting Ridgites to the 2, 4, A, F, portation Authority offi cials announced G, and Q trains — in addition to the N and D on June 16. Right now, Bay Ridge’s lone that the shuttle currently reaches. locomotive only chugs between 36th and The new service will still run every 20 95th streets, so the change can’t come minutes, but offi cials claim it could cut soon enough for locals who endure long, some commuters’ wait times “by nearly witching-hour waits in Sunset Park to half,” because they won’t be forced to take catch one, said one rider. an N or D train to reach the overnight R. “They should’ve done And it will run in both directions, so people it a while ago … this fl ocking to Bay Ridge for its storied night- is the only train we life can get home easier, too. have in Bay Ridge,” The shuttle will also go one stop into YOUR TRAIN IS COMING IN: Late-night R trains will make all Brooklyn stops starting said Rachel Jerman- Manhattan, a neighboring borough. this fall, making it easier to get to and from Bay Ridge. Photo by Paul Martinka Building a case ‘Illegal conversion’ bill introduced to Council
BY DENNIS LYNCH Critics say it’s a dicey move. Brooklyn lawmakers introduced a long-awaited bill on June 21 to combat illegal home construction that activists say is tearing apart Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, but critics say it could put immigrant families in a bind. A legal snag sig- nificantly delayed the legislation, so lawmakers dropped a sticky pro- vision that created a relief fund for All’s fair in love and Gwar residents of diced-up homes who are displaced by city-issued vacate or- Founding member and costume-maker from shock-rock act Gwar proposed to Brooklyn’s own Bambi the Mermaid at Saturday’s ders. But cracking down on illegal Mermaid Parade. For more — plus plenty of parade photos — see page 3. Photo by Georgine Benvenuto housing without a safety net will Continued on page 10
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BY MAX JAEGER you can quote me on that.” I got a ticket for drinking a Perhaps he was exaggerat- LONE STAR: Emmanuel Zabala led off the season with a homer — then beer at the Mermaid Parade ing, but there’s no disputing the team tanked to the Yanks. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf — Brooklyn’s largest and that thousands of mermaids most beloved public assem- publicly imbibe at a rate that bly of drunken perverts. would make Bacchus dizzy. Clones drop home opener Sure, I’m guilty — I ac- Marchers lavish parade cept that I broke the law — judges with hooch on Surf BY DENNIS LYNCH out the fi rst pitch, his mother but longtime patrons of the Avenue to curry favor — it’s They dropped the ball. said. 34-years-and-running art practically in the charter. An- The Brooklyn Cyclones “He almost hit the plate, he party say the citation is to- other attendee for nearly two
opened the season at MCU really loved it,” said Rachel tally unheard-of, and proof Nanjira Dan decades said she’d seen every- Park in a spectacular — but Gangemi Gallagher, mom to that Sodom by the Sea is los- GUILTY!: Deputy editor Max Jae- thing at the annual parade — ultimately losing — 20-inning the 6-year-old hurler. “It was ing its edge. ger with open-container sum- except a summons for suds. effort against the hated Staten just a great night, everyone “Man, this place has mons and the offending pilsner. “This is the fi rst time Island Yankees on June 17. had fun.” changed,” said Dan Nanjira, that I’ve heard someone get- The fi ve-and-a-half hour game Young Gallagher got to toss who has been attending since were taking pictures with ting ticketed for a beer,” said was a thrill for everyone at the season-opening pitch be- the mid-aughts. “We were topless women and open bot- Marine Parker Tara Wil- the park, especially for local cause he and his classmates at Cha Chas once — it isn’t tles of vodka. I am annoyed liams, who was drinking budding ballplayer William at PS 114 in Canarsie raised there anymore — and cops they issued you that ticket — Continued on page 6 Gallagher, who got to throw Continued on page 6 M COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 3 INSIDE NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD GL9C@J?<;9P:E>(D Ball’s in his court now: In the basketball opera “Bounce,” Aaron Ramsey plays Future, a player jealous of the main character’s meteoric rise to the top of Who will rep Brooklyn in Washington? Three borough legislators face primaries ahead of congressional elections this fall, the squad. Inset: Jonathan Kirkland, who plays lead Ike “The Flight” Harris, talks with creative director Grethe Barrett Holby and tenor Todd Wilander, who plays Coach Ellis. Will Ehrenreich and these contests — all Democratic — will all but decide the election in three districts that routinely go blue. So here they are: Taking the shot Basketball opera centers on gun violence By Dennis Lynch with those lifestyles to change and focus it’s very ambitious to run around the full The performances at Paerdegat Park his show is a courtside drama. on what is best for the community and court and come back and sing operatically. will help the team polish “Bounce” before A sporty new opera will roll future.” I’ve never really had to do that before,” it starts traveling. Performing at public Tout on a basketball court in East “Bounce” follows Ike “The Flight” said Jonathan Kirkland, an opera singer courts around the country will bring the Flatbush this weekend. “Bounce,” playing Harris, a good kid and star athlete whose who played basketball in his youth. message directly to the young kids they at Paerdegat Park on June 25–27, follows jealous teammate — either on purpose or “Bounce” has been tailored to appeal want to reach, Holby said. a high school basketball star who gets by accident — gets him shot. Harris strug- to young, at-risk teens, who typically “There are basketball courts all over shot in the leg during a game at his local gles to physically rebound from the injury, do not spend a lot of their time at opera the country and we can perform wherever 7th District Democratic playground. The show has brought for- and to emotionally deal with being a literal halls. Basketball players dribble to hip- they are,” she said. “Basketball courts are ward local high schoolers to sing along- target of jealousy, while his team faces off hop and dance rhythms between each of like the modern town square — anyone side operatic professionals, play basket- against a number of opponents. the play’s “quarters,” and the classical can come and say ‘Hey, let’s play one on ball, and tell a cautionary tale that many The outcomes are staged, but the games belting Kirkland and others do uses relat- one or two on two,’ even if they don’t know local kids can relate to, said one of those are full of real action. Kids with the able American English, according to the the other players.” students. anti-violence group Gangsta’s Making show’s director. In addition to local students, Holby also Incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez is fending off upstarts Yungman Lee and Jeff Kurzon, who are also vying for the majority Latino district “Kids are living these lives every day Astronomical Community Changes play “This shouldn’t alienate the audience, cast some community leaders, including — those in gangs or with those kinds of on Flight’s team, while students from the they won’t say ‘Oh I’m at an opera, let’s Councilman Jumaane Williams (D–East people, we need to put an end to kind of Business of Sports School in Manhattan get out of here,” said Grethe Barrett Holby. Flatbush), in supporting roles. stuff,” said Jacob Johnson, an aspiring make up the opposing squads. The players “One thing that’s so great about [Kirkland] “Bounce” at the basketball courts at actor at Northeastern Academy in East also sing — a challenging feat even for the is that he’s classically trained in opera but Paerdegat Park [E. 40th Street between — which includes parts of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Bushwick, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Williamsburg. Flatbush. “Hopefully some kids come out classically trained vocalist who plays the can sing like it’s not opera at all. He sings Foster Avenue and Farragut Road in East and see what this play is about — it can main character. like a god — but like a young American Flatbush, (212) 639–9675, www.ardeaarts. motivate kids and adults who associate “These are actual games we’re playing, basketball player would sing.” com/bounce]. June 25–27 at 6 pm. Free. Lee claims Velazquez is ignoring a growing Asian population and both he and Kurzon claim the 23-years-and-running legislator is too deeply en- trenched with Washington politics and big banks. Your entertainment guide Page 53 Rep. Nydia Velazquez Yungman Lee Jeff Kurzon • Divorced with no children. She lives in • Divorced with two children. He resides in • Unmarried with no children. Kurzon lives Red Hook. Chinatown. in Chinatown. Police Blotter ...... 8 • Supports and introduced presumptive • A Chinese-born lawyer and banking big • The lawyer lost badly when he primaried Democratic presidential wig who worked as banking Velazquez in 2014, capturing Standing O ...... 26 nominee Hillary Clinton at regulator under former Gov. just under 20 percent of the Letters ...... 32 a Sunset Park rally earlier Mario Cuomo. vote. this year. • He strongly believes the • The self-described “Ber- It’s Only My Opinion ...... 34 •Raised in rural Puerto charges against police offi cer nie-crat” strongly supports A Britisher’s View ...... 34 Rico and supported its inde- Peter Liang, who a jury con- federal legalization of medical pendence early in her career victed of manslaughter after marijuana, believes large Wall Not For Nuthin’ ...... 34 but has dropped the issue since joining con- he shot and killed an unarmed Street banks should be taxed to Rhymes with Crazy ...... 35 gress. She supports a bailout of the fi nan- black man in a housing complex stairwell, were pay for “essential government services,” and cially stricken commonwealth. disproportionate to his actions. all Americans should have free healthcare. Sports ...... 61 Issues: Our prediction: • Velazquez has made housing a central issue. The last bill she introduced There isn’t enough room in this race for two challengers, would punish landlords who deliberately let apartments fall apart to force out and Velazquez will handily take it. Lee and Kurzon repre- federally subsidized tenants. sent two different constituencies, and it is unlikely voters • Lee claims Velazquez has not adequately represented the district’s Asian will unite under one of them. But an increased turnout by population. Asian voters, mobilized by Lee and Liang’s conviction, could • Kurzon wants campaign fi nance reform and accused Velazquez of “relying force the incumbent to tend more to that electorate moving HOW TO REACH US on political action committee money” and for taking money from big banks. He forward. also argued that Velazquez beat him in 2014 because of low voter turnout. Mail: Courier Life Publications, Inc., 1 Metrotech Center North 10th District Democratic 10th Floor, Brooklyn, Oliver Rosenberg’s challenge to long-time Rep. Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler’s hold over the district — which includes Borough Park, Kensington and N.Y. 11201 parts of Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Midwood — marks the incumbent’s first primary battle in two decades. If that doesn’t pique your interest, the 30-year-old Rosenberg contacted state Attorney General Preet Bharara’s office in May, alleging that 69-year- General Phone: old Nadler’s cronies attempted to buy him out of the race, offering generous donations to fund a campaign for City Council next year in return for (718) 260-2500 Rosenberg surrendering his bid. News Fax: Rep. Jerry Nadler Oliver Rosenberg (718) 260-2592 • Born in Brooklyn, but now residing in Manhattan, Nadler is • Unmarried with no children. He resides in Manhattan. News E-Mail: married to Joyce Miller, and has a son Michael. • A former investment banker, he is now a startup • Graduated from Fordham University School of founder working on a phone app that allows users to [email protected] Law in 1978. compare doctors’ fees. Display Ad Phone: • Served 24 years in the lower house, after 16 •Founder of Or Chayim, a congregation providing years in the state Assembly. Shabbat services for gay members of the Jewish com- (718) 260-8302 • Known as one of the most liberal members of munity. Display Ad E-Mail: Congress. • Used to be a registered Republican. [email protected] Display Ad Fax: Issues: Our prediction: (718) 260-2579 • The big issue is Nadler’s support of the Iran nuclear deal — he The Iran deal may hurt Nadler, whose district includes large Jew- Classified Phone: was the only Jewish Democrat from New York to do so — which drew ish enclaves in Borough Park and Manhattan, but not enough to do the ire of many other local pols and inspired Rosenberg to run. any serious damage. Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D–Borough Park), (718) 260-2555 • Rosenberg argues Nadler’s support of the deal also shows a dis- while protesting in front of Nadler’s offi ce in September last year, told Classified Fax: regard to gay rights, as being homosexual is a crime punishable by the Observer , “I believe there will be a challenger, someone to the left death in Iran. of me who can actually win, and I think there will be tons of money to (718) 260-2549 • Rosenberg is also appealing to millenials with his support of help that person,” but has been silent in recent weeks. 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Hurlers on the Boardwalk near a ton of dough for their school by threw 553 pitches and struck out 41 bat- the B&B Carousell. “So selling more than 320 tickets to the ters during the marathon game, but I’m keeping mine on the game. The loving brother brought the Yankees eventually brought home down-low now.” his 8-year-old sister Avery out on the the winning run on a sacrifi ce fl y a But cops want more mound to share the moment. half-hour past midnight. than on-the-down-low drinking, according one Photo by Georgine Benvenuto who detained me. The A TRADITION OF PUBLIC 60th Precinct’s command- ing offi cer instructed BOOZING: (Above) Marchers his rank and fi le to sum- lubricate a judge on Surf Av- mons for minor infrac- enue. (Right) Marine Parker tions such as public booz- Tara Williams raises her ing and urination to send glass outside the designated a message to beach-goers, drinking area. an offi cer told me while Community News Group / Max Jaeger another ran my name for declining in the 60th Pre- numb to the sound of bul- warrants and wrote me cinct as it is citywide. lets,” Pamela Pettyjohn the $25 fi ne. But violent crime is still told me last year , stand- Revelers, however, higher in Coney than ing feet from a hole that paid no heed when I neighboring commands, stray gunfi re tore in her showed them the ticket. and there have been more Neptune Avenue home. Nanjira and a friend shootings in the People’s Locals have claimed took their pilsners down Playground this year the city favors the the Boardwalk anyhow, than either of the last two Amusement District over and Williams offered to — 11 to date versus six low-income residential pose for a picture drink- this time in 2015 and 2014, areas around it, but from ing her lager in defi ance city records show . Those where tourists are stand- on the public esplanade. numbers don’t even tell ing, Coney is defi nitely Offi cials announced the whole story, accord- on the up, according to last year they were up- ing to locals who say Nanjira, who lives on ping auxiliary police they are so accustomed Long Island. numbers in the Amuse- to hearing gunshots that “In some ways, I miss ment District to combat they don’t always bother the way it used to be,” he TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME: Sandy the Seagull hangs out with some young fans quality-of-life offenses, calling police. said. “But I gotta tell you, at the Brooklyn Cyclones season opener against the hated Staten Island Yankees. and crime is generally “We have become this place is better off.” Photo by Jordan Rathkopf AVOID BACK AND NECK SURGERY Better options for back pain at Spine and Disc Center 9P:8D@CC<JG 6 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG STRUGGLING WITH PERSONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL PROBLEMS? FEELING STUCK IN A RUT? 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Troy Avenue and E. 41st Street at Early opening He told police he was between The three suspects approached 4 pm and found his back door and Mermaid and Surf avenues around the teen near Avenue S at 12:30 pm window open, as well as his plants A burglar broke into a Third 11:15 am when two men approached and said “Run your pockets!” police strewn about, but blamed the wind Avenue restaurant on June 19 and him and asked for $5. He refused, reported. for the mess and assumed nothing stole money out of a pair of cash reg- but they would not take no for an But when he refused, one of the out of the ordinary, police said. isters, police said. answer, and one pulled a gun out, a suspects punched him and he fell The victim went to bed, and the The owner said he came to open his store near 97th Street at 8 am police report noted. to the ground, police said. The sus- next morning he discovered his The other grabbed the victim’s only to fi nd that someone had al- pects then grabbed his iPhone 5C gold chain, bracelet, and gold ear- wallet containing $310 and the pair ready raised the security gate. The from his pant pocket and started ring missing, according to police. split, offi cials reported. freebooter broke open a front screen kicking him while he was on the No ID window, pried open the registers, ground, according to authorities. and took $300 total from both regis- Turn the tables The beating caused swelling and A thief stole a man’s safe and ters, authorities reported. Police arrested a guy who they a contusion on the teen’s head and a identifi cation from his E. 52nd say beat up and tried to rob a man of fractured wrist, police said. Street home on June 4. Easy hit his gold necklace on W. Third Street The victim told police someone on June 18. A nogoodnik grabbed a guy’s entered through the front window The victim was near W. Brighton Cable jumper wallet out his car parked on 85th of his house between Avenues K and Avenue just before midnight when A scoundrel stole from an Ocean Street sometime overnight on June L around 8 pm. a man came up from behind him, Avenue store on June 12 and then 17, police said. The intruder fl ed with the safe, a pulled him by his necklace, and re- pushed a worker as he was leaving, The guy told police he parked passport, birth certifi cate, and a So- peatedly punched him in the chest, his unlocked car between 10th and police said. cial Security card, according to po- police reported. 11th avenues around 9 pm and re- The punk walked into the store lice. Responding offi cers searched The victim managed to get the turned 12 hours later to fi nd his wal- near Avenue Y at 5:15 pm and took the area, but did not fi nd anyone. upper hand, however, and he pinned let missing, along with his license, charging and sync cables, accord- The victim’s neighbor has cameras the man on the ground and called a Fire Department identifi cation ing to authorities. The malefactor facing the front of the home, but no police, authorities said. But the man card, and his credit cards. then pushed the employee as he was footage was apprehended. was not fi nished — he bit the vic- The thief charged $100 on one of leaving the store at 6 pm, causing tim’s arm and broke his gold brace- his cards before the victim could bruising and swelling to the work- let before police could get there, ac- Shed sneak cancel it, cops reported. er’s left arm, which was treated by cording to authorities. A bike-hungry bandit broke into emergency responders who came to the shed of a man’s Ryder Street He really needs a job the scene, police said. home sometime between June 1 and Left out in the heat Scoundrels overseas scammed a June 5 and swiped his two-wheeler. A burglar grabbed some air con- Fort Hamilton Parkway man out of The man told police that upon ditioning units and a water heater For the taking thousands of dollars with a fake job returning from a fi ve-day vacation, from a Brighton Seventh Street A rogue snatched a handful of offer on June 7, police said. he found the backyard shed door of house on June 11, according to po- cash from a teen near Avenue V on The guy said he accepted a job his home between Quentin Avenue lice. June 15, police said. offer over the phone from his home and Avenue P broken and open. The Security footage shows the guy The teen told police the no- near 88th Street around midnight. looter fl ed with the victim’s pricey force open the front door of the house goodnik came up to him near E. They sent him a phony check for Cannondale bicycle, according to between Neptune and Ocean View Eighth Street, and he got nervous $3,920 and asked for a wire of $3,000 police. — Alexandra Simon avenues around 4 pm, cops said. He so he pulled out his wallet from his to an account in Turkey, he told po- grabbed the goods and walked right pocket, which the miscreant then lice. He sent it but soon realized he back out the front door with them, swiped. The worm then took out was had and reported it to police. 68TH PRECINCT police said. — Dennis Lynch $600 and threw the teen’s wallet in BAY RIDGE—DYKER HEIGHTS his face, according to authorities. 60TH PRECINCT Caught pants down 61ST PRECINCT Give him credit CONEY ISLAND—BRIGHTON BEACH— SHEEPSHEAD BAY—HOMECREST— A sneak stole a guy’s wallet with SEAGATE A sneak broke into a guy’s almost $5,000 inside from his pants MANHATTAN BEACH—GRAVESEND Batchelder Street home on June 19 while he was in the fi tting room of Bruisers while he was sleeping, police said. an 86th Street department store on Punch upon waking The man told police the wretch June 18, according to a police re- Four brutes beat up and robbed A good-for-nothing punched a got into his home near Avenue Y port. a teen in a Neptune Avenue parking woman in the face once she woke through his balcony by cutting a The victim put his pants down lot on June 16, police said. up from a nap and realized he was hole in the rear screen door some- outside his fi tting room at the store He said he was on a path in the stealing her cellphone on a train time between 3 am and 9 am. between Fourth and Fifth avenue lot between W. Fifth and W. Sixth near the Gravesend Neck Road sta- The reprobate snatched the guy’s around 12:30 pm while trying on a streets around 7:15 pm when four tion on June 12, police said. new suit, police said. He exited the toughs surrounded him. One hit The woman told police she wallet from his couch in the living dressing room to show his wife the him in the back of the head with boarded the Coney Island-bound Q room with an American Express fi t. some brass knuckles and another train at Newkirk Avenue and fell credit card, Chase credit card, and By that time the weasel had al- grabbed his cellphone while he was asleep, but woke up at 5:45 am near Citibank credit card, police said. ready taken the pants on his own on the ground, according to police. Gravesend Neck Road and E. 16th The baddie also used one of the cart, the victim told police. 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Nawabi and Chhaya immigrants — onto the streets or say the city should go a step further TH !VE s "ROOKLYN into overcrowded housing condi- on that front and legalize basement tions, critics say. apartments so it can better regulate “Given that the city has very them. little affordable housing options, The bill initially directed fines Request for Proposals for the Operation, Renovation, and Maintenance of a Full-Service Marina in Mill Basin, Brooklyn where are they going to go?” said collected into a fund for families Aniqa Nawabi, a spokeswoman for forced to vacate illegal conver- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing, as of the date of this notice, Chhaya Community Development sions, but lawmakers cannot tell a significant Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the operation, renovation, and maintenance of a full- service marina in Mill Basin, Brooklyn. Corporation, which advocates for the mayor-controlled Department Asian immigrants. “There can be of Buildings what to do with its There will be a recommended site visit on June 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM. We will be meeting at the corner of Avenue Y and E 69th Street in Brooklyn. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make overcrowding in other apartments, money, Gentile said. Instead the every effort to attend this recommended site visit. All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must because people will go to live with measure requires a written agree- be submitted no later than Thursday, July 21, 2015 at 3:00 PM. family, 10 to an apartment.” ment between Council and the Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on June 10, 2016 through July 21, But legislators had to cut the mayor. A statement from the may- 2016, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue provision, because it was holding or’s office stopped short of endors- Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065. up the works, according to the bill’s ing the agreement but suggested he primary sponsor, who argued the was open to it. The RFP is also available for download, commencing on June 10, 2016 through July 21, 2016, on Parks website. To download the RFP, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for plan would lead to few evictions, “We are currently reviewing the “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears because the city only issues vacate legislation and remain committed adjacent to the RFP s description. orders on “immediately hazardous” to helping every displaced resident For more information or to request to receive a copy of the RFP by mail, prospective proposers may buildings. relocate and get the immediate as- contact Eitan Adler, Senior Project Manager, at (212) 360-3454 or at [email protected] “It gives the commissioner the sistance they deserve,” spokesman TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR THE DEAF (TDD) 212-504-4115 option if they find a fire is about Austin Finan said. to erupt or there’s smoke condi- Council will have to re-sign the tions or gas,” Councilman Vincent agreement with each new mayor, ■ Gentile (D–Bay Ridge) said. “So not Gentile said. Alternatively, the De- everyone will be displaced — the partment of Buildings could create owner will get fined, the fine will its own rules diverting fines into a go through, and they’ll financially displacement fund, he said. suffer, but that doesn’t mean there Illegal conversions are danger- will be a vacate order.” ous to tenants, neighbors, and first The legislation, announced to responders, the bill’s proponents great fanfare in March last year , say. They also lend to school over- would create a building violation crowding and ruin neighborhood called “aggravated illegal conver- character, activists and pols say. sion” — denoting a flippant attempt Roughly two dozen locals came to to subdivide a house against code — a rally Monday night heralding the that comes with a $15,000-per-unit bill’s introduction. fine for smaller homes with three or Borough President Adams and more illegal units. 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Shady salesmen have been GOOD TO GOAT: The Carmine Carro Center’s weed-fi lled roof is prime lining Marine Park’s streets fodder for goats like the ones that trim unwanted foliage in Prospect with for-sale cars, and scoffl aw Park (inset), a member of the park’s friends group says. truckers have been leaving big rigs parked all over the ’hood — taking away parking and mak- Parks: ‘We won’t use goats ing driving more hazardous for ABANDONED: For-sale cars and other commercial vehicles clog Marine locals. But the 63rd Precinct Park’s streets, locals say. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf doesn’t have the horsepower to to trim Carmine Carro roof’ tow all the verboten vehicles two duty haulers to combat large abandoned tractor-trailers hours to the city’s pound at the vehicles such as semis, because — such as the one that vexed BY JULIANNE CUBA up the overgrown canopy Navy Yard, the precinct’s com- the local precinct cannot han- Mill Avenue residents in April Well doesn’t that bleat all! and even draw spectators, manding offi cer said. dle the issue on its own. — pose a more grave problem, The roof of Marine Park’s according to a member of “This is a tremendous prob- “We need more activity, the because they block motorists’ $16.5 million Carmine Carro the Prospect Park Alliance, lem for this precinct,” said local precincts don’t have the fi elds of view, Maisel said. Community Center is cov- which outsourced landscap- Capt. Thomas Burke. “Each ability to deal with this problem “The greater concern is of ered in weeds, and the city is ing work in Brooklyn’s Back- car takes us about two hours to by themselves,” Maisel said. course the dangers these ve- ignoring the obvious solution yard to the notoriously hun- do. I’d love to have a team des- Drivers may not park com- hicles present when they ob- — goats. Safety requirements gry animals this year . ignated to just towing derelict mercial vehicles on residen- scure the visibility at inter- make it tough for Parks De- “The goats have been very vehicles. I know it’s a frustrat- tial streets overnight, and pri- sections, forcing vehicles and partment workers to get on successful here so far, and ing issue, we’re working on it.” vate vehicles may not sit in the pedestrians to veer into the in- top of the structure, one of we have seen a great public Councilman Alan Maisel same spot for more than seven tersections blindly,” he said. the greensward’s wardens response to their presence,” (D–Marine Park) penned a let- days, according to local laws. The mayor’s offi ce did not told this paper. But the sure- said Grace McCreight of ter to Mayor DeBlasio request- The clunkers take up park- respond to a request for com- footed mammals are natural the Prospect Park Alliance. ing the city send in more heavy- ing in the car-heavy nabe, but ment. climbers and could gobble Continued on page 14 Ready for the Ultimate Car buying experience? “If You Dream It... 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They really warmed up to this fi eld The department is instead con- trip. sidering a (human) contractor to Student from Kensington’s IS 62 and trim the herbage, she said. the Brooklyn Science and Engineering Locals don’t seem to mind the Academy in East Flatbush had a blast weeds, but they do wonder what learning about a solar-powered airplane the city’s long-term plan is, and at John F. Kennedy airport on June 15, PLANE COOL: Students from Kensington’s Ditmas IS 62 toured the sun-powered Solar Im- one even suggested another agrar- according to an organizer. The middle- pulse 2 plane at its stop in New York on June 15 and met the pilots who are taking the carrier ian fi x. schoolers especially enjoyed meeting “To tell you the truth, I’ve seen on its fi rst world-wide fl ight. Covestro LLC and doing science experiments with the the growth up there, and I don’t know jets’ eco-conscious creators and pilots, what it’s supposed to look like,” said who are travelling around the world stop in their journey around the planet there are exciting jobs in science, tech, Ed Jaworksi, president of the Mad- with only the sun as fuel, she said. since starting in 2015 in Abu Dhabi. engineering, and math that don’t in- ison-Marine Homecrest Civic As- “They’re not just scientists — they’re Technical diffi culties delayed the trip volve wearing a white coat or being sociation, which meets monthly in adventurers,” said Rebecca Lucore of in Hawaii last year, but they started cooped up in a lab all day. the building. “Maybe there will be a Covestro, a company that makes ener- again on April 22 — Earth Day — and “We do have some people like that corn fi eld, wouldn’t that be cool?” gy-effi cient tech and hosted the event. have stopped in fi ve other states to who do research, but there are so The verdant roof’s main function The Kings County scholars were power up the craft’s solar panels and many opportunities for them, and sci- is absorbing rain water and shield- among 300 students from around the let the pilots out of the tiny cockpit to ence plays such a role in other careers, ing the building, which took longer city who scored a chance to tour and stretch their legs. too. 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Playground and Bay Ridge backed the pol’s bid for dis- job for a full-time, $120,000-a- A WNYC analysis found have been battling over the trict leader, even though the year gig with Council. the purge disproportionately 46th Assembly District, assemblyman is not exactly Abbate would not con- affected Latinos, and their which spans both neighbor- buddies with the councilman firm or deny the rumor and disenfranchisement could hoods — but insiders say a or his mentor Colton, Ridge said right now he’s just fo- disproportionately affect Ve- Brighton Beach pol on the insiders say. cused on his own re-election lazquez in the majority La- fringes of the fight got caught Colton got on the bad this November — but he did tino district — especially as in the crossfire. side of Abbate and some Bay seem to take umbrage with she faces Youngman Lee, District Leader Ari Ka- TALKING BORO POLITICS Ridge democrats when he the suggestion he’s in it for who is trying to mobilize a gan has dropped his bid to WITH JULIANNE CUBA backed a Cymbrowitz chal- the dough. growing Asian population in unseat Assemblyman Ste- lenger last cycle and state “I am running for the as- the district. ven Cymbrowitz (D–Sheep- Tsikhiseli — a friend of Trey- Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay sembly in November, that’s Her office is also calling shead Bay) in the 45th As- ger and Harris, launched a Ridge) over Ridge Demo- the only thing I am running on the board to contact each sembly District — and a run for the 46th Assembly cratic challenger Andrew for right now,” he said. “If I voter who was put back on contestant in the neighbor- District seat just days after Gounardes in 2012. was looking for money I prob- the rolls. ing Coney-to-Ridge district is Kagan dropped out. “I know that Treyger is ably wouldn’t have been in “We think the Board of pouncing on Kagan’s demise, Tsikhiseli admitted he’s very close with Colton, and assembly for 30 years.” Elections should make ev- sources say. allied with the Coney Island Colton and Abbate do not get • • • ery effort, whether through Bay Ridge insiders claim pols, but denied the war is on. along very well, and Treyger Rep. Nydia Velazquez a mailing or through public Councilman Mark Treyger “I have friends I have is Colton’s protege, so I would (D–Sunset Park), who is service announcements or (D–Coney Island) and allies known for a while, and that’s imagine they don’t have the running for reelection in a through e-mail to let improp- Assemblywoman Pam Har- one thing, but there’s no war warmest of relationships be- three-way contest in the Sev- erly purged voters know they ris (D–Coney Island) and going on between Coney Is- cause of that,” a Ridge source enth Congressional District, have been restored to the rolls Assemblyman Bill Colton land and Bay Ridge,” he said. said. is demanding United States and can vote on Tuesday,” a (D–Bensonhurst) are put- Treyger is running for Kagan dropped out to Department of Justice pro- spokesman said. ting forth their own candi- 46th Assembly district leader spend more time with family vide federal election moni- The Department of Jus- date in the Brighton Beach– against Chris McCreight of but will continue to serve as tors to oversee the upcoming tice is reviewing the request, Sheepshead Bay district to the Bay Ridge Democrats. district leader. primary. a spokesman said. expand their influence in And Harris is fending off • • • The Brooklyn Board of We asked the board if it Southern Brooklyn. a challenge by Kate Cucco, And rumor has it that Ab- Elections confi rmed that all would contact purged voters, Brighton Beacher George also a member of McCreight’s bate is considering a run for of the more than 120,000 vot- but it hasn’t gotten back to us. 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The besieged owner of Bay Ridge’s troubled Prince Hotel is scrambling to bring his build- ing up to code as the city tries to force the property’s sale to recoup hundreds of thousands ODA New York of dollars in fi nes he’s racked BUSHWICK WITH A VENGEANCE: A look from above. up over the last decade. Owner Moses Fried fi led permits with the Department of Buildings to “remove all pending violations Electric boogaloo … and obtain a new certifi cate Photo by Georgine Benvenuto of occupancy” for the build- FORTIFYING: The owner of the Prince Hotel is trying to make his building ing, but the move may actually Plans revealed for ‘Bushwick II’ dig him deeper into trouble, code-compliant, but local leaders say he’s just making it worse. according to the community BY RUTH BROWN rose streets and Evergreen board’s district manager. the Prince was built before The Sheriff’s Department Stay tuned for “Bushwick Be- and Flushing avenues, won’t “It seems he’s trying to make the Depression, but a 2005 re- raided the alleged fl ophouse in yond Thunderdome.” just be another luxury Bush- a step towards compliance, but zoning barred any new tem- February and posted deputies Architecture fi rm ODA wick apartment complex, the the changes he is proposing do porary housing on the site there to collect all money com- New York last week revealed design fi rm claims. It will not appear to be complaint with moving forward — now only ing in until Fried had paid off designs for a massive hous- be the “Desperado” to Bush- the current zoning,” Josephine apartments and condos are al- nearly $400,000 in building code ing development at the old wick’s “El Mariachi,” the Beckmann said. lowed. The city grand-fathered violations. Weeks later, the city Rheingold brewery site in “Wrath of Khan” to its “Star Fried aims to convert some in Fried’s existing rooms at moved to take and sell the prop- Bushwick, which the build- Trek: The Motion Picture” single-room occupancy apart- the time, but he can’t create erty, scheduling a June auction ing’s developer has dubbed — an entirely new and im- ments — hotel rooms rented any new hotel beds — even if date, but Fried fi led an appeal “Bushwick II” — as fi rst re- proved “city” of plazas, play- out on a monthly basis — into he is just changing chambers to block the sale in May. ported by the Real Deal . grounds, art galleries, and regular hotel rooms. from monthly to nightly use, Fried did not respond to re- The giant property, coffee shops for all to enjoy. Rentals were legal when Beckmann said. quests for comment. bounded by Stanwix and Mel- Continued on page 20 Get a FREE college education at BMCC. 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BUSHWICK II Continued from page 18 “A whole host of commu- Men get free health advice at Borough Hall nal spaces open to the neigh- borhood, spread over 1 mil- BY ALEXANDRA SIMON lion gross square feet, will It was just what the doctor or- render this much more than dered! a housing complex,” said the THE LOST WORLD BUSHWICK: Boys, men, and the people company in a release. “Bush- The view from Melrose Street and who love them gathered at wick II is a veritable city Evergreen Avenue. ODA New York Borough Hall on June 17 for within the city.” the Men’s Health Symposium Much like the writers of vious owner Read Property and Expo, where gents scored “Deuce Bigalow: European Group made when it con- free health advice and screen- Gigolo,” the architects say vinced the city to rezone the ings from the pros. they looked to the Old World land in 2013 . But for many, the most im- for inspiration when design- All Year bought its share portant words of wisdom came ing the 911-unit Bushwick II, of the Rheingold site from from amateur fi tness fanatic creating “meandering court- Read for $72.2 million in Oc- Borough President Adams, Community News Group / Alexandra Simon yards” throughout the prop- tober last year — almost the who discussed his family his- GET TESTED: Members of Brooklyn Men Konnect, a health-education pro- erty that locals will be able to amount “Jackass: Number tory of diabetes and his battle gram for gay and bisexual men of color, visited the Men’s Health Sympo- wander around like a Euro- Two” made at the box offi ce. to stay on top of it. sium at Borough Hall to do free testing for sexually transmitted diseases. pean village. Read sold another part of “Hearing the president’s For residents, the complex the old brewery to real estate testimony about his own colonoscopies and HIV. than 50 free screenings for hy- will feature connected roof- fi rm the Rabsky Group the health and how he overcame Health-care professionals pertension and diabetes, ac- tops spanning the size of a year before for $53 million by changing his lifestyle — say they also used the event cording to Charles. football fi eld that will include — a little more than “Wall that stuck out,” said Felicia to break down other barri- This was the fi rst year Bor- a pool, mini-golf course, rock- Street: Money Never Sleeps” Watts, who was there as a rep- ers, showing guys that there is ough Hall has staged the event, climbing wall, and an “urban took in — whose honchos resentative for the Center of nothing emasculating about and many attendees said they’ll farm” — where tenants can plan to build a 400-unit com- Medicare and Medicaid Ser- getting a routine physical. defi nitely be back for next year. grow their own food and re- plex also designed by ODA. vices. “He really encouraged “Some men don’t like to see “It’s important for men to live the pastoral scenes from Construction on Bushwick the audience to take steps.” the doctor, so we are here pro- take care of themselves so they “Babe: Pig in the City” before II is already underway, and is Adams also corralled phy- viding them a service,” said can help take care of their fam- Babe goes to the city. expected to wrap in fall 2017, sicians and other experts to- Ludgy Louis-Charles, a pa- ilies,” said Watts. “This is my Developer All Year Man- according to a spokeswoman gether for a panel on men’s tient care assistant at Wood- fi rst men’s health symposium agement says 20 percent of for the architect — around health, where they spoke can- hull hospital in Bedford– and I will defi nitely be back. 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Nevins streets next year — tive vice president. “We hope creating “vibrant, social pub- planting the dumpsters along “It’s new for me to have de- is partnering with local eco- the project can help draw at- lic spaces” on “underused” with some sponsors, including velopers coming to the neigh- advocacy group the Gowanus tention to the issue while we streets. construction company Monad- borhood and doing something Canal Conservancy on the wait for the larger remedies The committee members nock and wedding venue Gow- positive,” said Park Slope resi- project, and says it will be a the government is planning.” didn’t sweat losing the park- anus Hospitality Group. dent Joanna Oltman Smith at way to bring awareness to the The dumpsters are be- ing spaces, arguing Gowanus Once the summer is over last Thursday’s Community need for rainwater-absorbing ing sanctioned under the De- has plenty, and championed and the dumpsters are gone, Board 6 transportation com- infrastructure in the area. partment of Transportation’s the planters as a more effec- the Parks Department will mittee meeting. “It provides Currently, storm runoff “Street Seats” program, where tive use of the asphalt. take the vegetation out and much needed infrastructure fl ows into a sewage tank under- businesses can apply to stick “I like seeing our public plant it around the borough. in the neighborhood.” neath the canal, but it often gets pop-up public plazas in park- shared space and the roadway Community boards don’t The committee voted unan- overwhelmed and the waste ing spaces. being used for things above hold general meetings during imously to approve Alloy De- seeps into the fetid waterway. 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Jews, and Christians broke said. “I think it really gives a fast together at the Kings Bay “It was perfect,” said very good face to this com- DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT: (Left) Interfaith community members Y in Sheepshead Bay on June Fethullah Onal, who directs munity,” said Rabbi Shlomo gathered for an Iftar dinner at the Kings Bay Y on June 14. (Above) Every- 20, sharing traditional halal the Turkish Cultural Cen- Segal from the Kehilat Moshe one got to enjoy both traditional Sufi and Hebrew music. and kosher foods for an Iftar ter of Brooklyn. “We like to of Sheepshead Bay. “It allows Photos by Angel Zayas dinner — the meal in which share our values with our people of good will to get to- Muslims break their daily Jewish friends and our Chris- gether and share teachings very negative, and our pur- “The Fountain,” led a prayer fasts during the Islamic holy tian friends,” he said. “We’re and to really break bread and pose here is to enable religion service together, and attend- month of Ramadan. It was happy to be here and share the interact with each other and to become a positive force in ees also enjoyed Sufi music — beautiful to see so many peo- importance of interfaith dia- get to know each other a little the community.” traditional during Ramadan ple of different faiths sit at the logue for global peace.” bit better. There are always Segal and Hakan Yesilova, — along with Hebrew tunes, same table — considering the The night proved that things in the news that are editor of the Islamic magazine Onal said. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 25 Brooklyn’s Biggest Booster STANDING by Joanna DelBuono Welcome to PS 170’s new addition BROWNSVILLE BAY RIDGE The cat’s meow! Laurie Windsor, president of Standing O is extending the Community Education Council 20, welcome mat to the 3 Black Cats handled a pretty big pair of scissors on Cafe and Cakery and Dream June 18 when she snipped the ribbons Big Innovation Center on its and opened the doors to the newest ad- June 18 grand opening. dition to PS 170. Assemblywoman Latrice Joining her were: Karina Costan- Walker (D–Brownsville), Bor- tino, superintendent at Community ough President Adams, the Education Coun- East Brooklyn Patch, and area cil 20; Tony Wu, residents attended the shindig principal at PS at this fi rst-of-its-kind establish- 170; Councilman ment in the neighborhood. Vincent Gentile The center is a “third place” (D–Bay Ridge); for community members to eat, Col. Davidson, drink, gather, learn, and inspire commander at DRESSING THE PART: Parks commissioner Michael Silver, Fort Greene Park Conser- one another — and is one of the Fort Hamilton vancy chairman Charles Jarden, and local community members cut the ribbon on the fi rst examples of the Dream Big Army Base; Adele fi rst completed part of a multi-phase project and celebrated a traditional Flag Day, Foundation turning entrepre- Doyle and Bob too. NYC Parks / Malcolm Pinckney neurial dreams of Brownsville Lee, Community Education Council community members into real- 20; Kathy Khatari, community ac- ity. tivist; Josephine Beckmann, Com- Raise the flag & snip the ribbon Thanks to mentorship and eq- munity Board 10 district manager; uity fi nancing through Dream and students and members of the par- FORT GREENE access at Willoughby Street opens Big, the café is owned and op- ent teacher association. the park up to all visitors, and spe- erated by three sisters, locals The addition provides classroom What a way to celebrate Flag cial planting to control erosion Ionna, Diana and Melissa space, a new main entrance to the Day! Parks Commish Mitchell Sil- keeps the park green and healthy.” Jimenez. The innovation cen- building, and modern upgrades offer- ver, Borough President Adams, Phase two, which was recently ter consists of a combined 5,000 ing students the best possible learning and Charles Jarden, chairman funded with $3 million and is cur- square foot multi-function space environment. of the Fort Greene Conservancy, rently in the design phase, will with a conference room, six PS 170 [619 72nd St. at Sixth Avenue, donned period clothing and snipped feature new paths, landscaping, desks, an 18-seat co-working ta- in Bay Ridge, (718) 748–0333]. the ribbon on the completion of the benches, drainage, and water sup- ble, wifi , smart televisions, and fi rst phase of improvements to the ply when completed. chalkboard-walls. So along with BOROUGH WIDE park, featuring a wheelchair acces- “The redesign of Fort Greene a cuppa and a tasty treat, aspir- sible entrance at Willoughby Street Park will allow neighborhood resi- ing entrepreneurs have a place to Move over the tassels and erosion-control landscaping, on dents, particularly families living work, meet with mentors, and de- Flip the mortar board and give Flag Day, June 14. in the Ingersoll Houses and Whit- velop new skills as well as rent co- three cheers to borough son Oleg The $2.63 million project funded man Houses on the north side of the working space on a daily, weekly, Golubev, a graduate of the Class by the borough president and Coun- park, to pursue these activities, by or yearly basis. of 2016 at Webb Institute in Glen cilwoman Laurie Cumbo (D–Fort creating useful amenities such as “I’m so excited to finally Cove. Greene) will include a new drainage additional benches, paths, and an open the doors of the café and The Brooklyn Tech High School and water supply system, new paths improved landscape, eliminating center and continue to spur in- graduate was awarded a baccalaureate and benches, new plantings, en- drainage problems to provide more novation and financial success degree in naval architecture and ma- trance gardens, and the beginning usable space in the park,” said Bor- from within,” said Rob LoCas- rine engineering of a new perimeter sidewalk. ough President Adams. cio, founder of Dream Big and at the 120th com- “The new renovations to Fort Standing O says, “Thanks for the chief executive officer of Live mencement cer- Greene Park allow this already be- improvements.” Person. emonies at Webb, loved public space to serve even Fort Greene Park [Washington Come on down, get a hot cup of held in Glen Cove, more community members,” said Park and Myrtle Avenue in Fort coffee, a scone — and dream big. N.Y., on June 18. Commissioner Silver. “Wheelchair Greene, (718) 965–8900]. 3 Black Cats Café and Cak- Each Webb stu- ery and Dream Big Innovation dent is required to Center [3 Belmont Ave. and Pit- complete and gain Chess and a kick off stay connected with literature, both to kin Avenue in Brownsville, (347) hands-on experi- Hats off to the Brooklyn Public Li- keep their minds engaged and to pre- 915–3718]. ence working in brary, for kicking off its 2016 Summer serve the gains they made in the previ- shipyards, aboard ships, and design Reading program with a game-themed ous school year,” said Linda Johnson, offi ces throughout the world during party at the Central Library. president of the Brooklyn Public Li- Summer Challenge, a game in which winter work week, and Oleg interned Children had fun and learned strate- brary and chief executive offi cer. kids of all ages, teens, tweens, and at Metal Shark in Jeanerette, La., gies in a life-sized game of chess hosted In partnership with the New York adults complete creative and engaging to gain that all-important hands-on by Brooklyn Strategist. Other borough City Department of Education, Brook- activities to be entered in a drawing for knowledge. branches celebrated too, including a lyn Public Library’s annual Sum- a grand prize: a set of books specially Now that he has that old sheepskin music event at Kings Bay Library, a mer Reading program aims to pre- curated for 12 lucky winners. in hand, Oleg plans on pursuing a ca- life-size game of Candy Land at Bed- vent “summer slide” by encouraging Eligible activities include visiting a reer in the marine industry. ford Library, a performance by Miss Brooklyn’s young readers to visit the place in Brooklyn that is new to you, Standing O sends a resounding Nina and the Jumping Jacks at High- library and continue reading while learning a new joke or riddle, posting “Congratulations, job well-done, and lawn Library, and a musical puppet school is out of session. a book review on summerreading.org, good luck in your future,” to Oleg, show at Gerritsen Beach Library. At the celebration children were en- and attending a library program. along with a Standing O to place next “With school out of session, it is criti- couraged to sign up for the Summer Visit your local libraries for details to his diploma. cally important that children and teens Reading program and get started on the or visit www.bklynlibrary.org. 26 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG Up to 40% of businesses never recover after experiencing a major disaster. Do you have a plan to keep your business running if disaster strikes? For a free online tool that helps you develop an emergency plan, visit Ready.gov/business. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 31 A\\ic\X[\i:pZcfe\jË^Xcjkffj\op]fi]Xd`cp]le To the editor, On Father’s Day I saw the Brook- lyn Cyclones with my kids as a school event. The air was cool and briny, the Cyclones won, and who does not SOUND OFF TO THE EDITOR love a ride on the Thunderbolt after- wards. So, go Cyclones! The dad sitting next to me and I C 32 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG K_fl^_kjf][X[#Xe[Xcc_\[`[ have never visited my fa- that has so many layers and a few months to feel close. I at- New York, go to prestigious col- ther’s birthplace in Kosice, ups and downs — in a short tended daily prayer groups to leges, and find success in their @Czechoslovakia. In fact, tribute. But many try to do say the Jewish prayer for the chosen professions. He even got I find that part of the world this and it makes us feel good dead. Life marched on and to see the promised land: two of quite confusing. I couldn’t tell that, even though our fathers there were young kids, a newly his grandchildren, Jonah and you the difference between a are long gone, we can at least fragile mother and a growing Tess, were the apple of his eye Czech and a Slav or what area honor their memory on this business to distract me from in those few years he got to enjoy the Czech Republic occupies. Hallmark holiday. thinking too much about my them at the end of his life. My father, who passed away I’ve been thinking a lot dad and his painful life. Father’s Day does force us in 1999, was an incredibly com- about my father lately, more But last month I visited his to think of our dads and the im- plex man who survived Holo- than 17 years after he sud- brother, my only living rela- pact they had on our lives. I was caust death camps and then denly dropped dead while on tive of his generation, and the blessed to be raised by a man returned to an Eastern Europe vacation in Florida. He died at memories and the aches came who was always there when I where his family — mother, fa- the age of 73, tanned, with his flooding back. My uncle re- needed him; I never questioned ther, two brothers and a sister mind still crystal clear and his galed me one weekend with where he would be when the — were but a memory. He made love for my mother still fierce. stories about how he and my chips were down. We all have a few European pit stops in Vi- At the time, it all seemed so father eluded the Nazis in the our quibbles with each of our enna and Paris before deciding tragic — an unexpected burst- mid-1940s, how they were able parents — they should have to raise a family in America. POLITICAL ing of an artery, a relatively to procure false Christian done this more, they shouldn’t I often think that his will to young man felled just as he was identity documents for 9,000 have done that, whatever. live after losing so many close SPIN CYCLE beginning to enjoy being a new other Jews, and how my father But now, as a father of to him is a miracle. His loss is grandfather, a big hole opened protected his young love — my three wonderful children who unfathomable, more than any- Kfd8ccfe up in my mother’s heart for the mother — during the war. are each entering their adult one should bear in a lifetime, loss of her beloved. It occurred to me that while years too rapidly for me to much less at the tender age of man who always thought doom I went through the normal my father must have suffered ponder, I have a greater appre- 16 when we in America are was around the corner, that stages of grieving. But because deeply in his teenage years be- ciation for my father’s sturdi- mostly worried about college, any silver lining was about to my third child was born just cause of the loss of his family, ness and devotion to family. sex, and our future prospects. be eclipsed by a dark cloud. three weeks after dad’s sudden his life after that was filled with In this week after Father’s He wore his pain stoically. It is Father’s Day as I write death, the focus shifted quickly. much joy. His love affair with Day, I think of the famous Most people did not know the this and a glance at my Fa- My child-related insomnia was my mother, which started when phrase: “Ninety percent of life baggage he carried in his heart. cebook feed shows countless exacerbated by the shock of los- they were both tweens in 1937, is just showing up.” But those close to him saw the pictures of fathers and pithy ing a parent, the first death of stayed strong for the 51 years of Here’s to all dads like mine, immeasurable pain and dam- tributes. It is hard to sum up someone close to me. My heart marriage they enjoyed. My fa- who never stopped showing up. age the war inflicted. He was a a huge relationship — one ached. I wore his clothing for ther saw his two sons grow up in That’s all we can ask. 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In one very large pro- K terror attacks and which decries al- test, I counted none. on U.S. soil — eight cohol and pork while Oops! Sorry. I did see in nearly eight years, VIEW believers consume one. Some miserable, anti- killing more than 90 or profit off products American, freeloading son and injuring nearly J_XmXeX8Yilqqf their faith forbids. of a b---- was setting fire to it. 400, with more car- These and other Is- There was not one single re- nage to come as jihadists in- proclamations about being a rad- lamo-aberrations are at the fore- spectful waving of the stars filtrate refugee streams — de- ical Islamist terrorist. front of a culture clash we are and stripes, but I did notice mands a national heart-to-heart We must talk frankly about trying to minimize — even erase many, many Mexican flags. about the community front and why we are scrutinizing our- — at our own peril. What did they accom- IT’S ONLY center of the bedlam. selves to a fault, permitting the Muslim assimilation in plish? Nothing. In fact, I do Muslims have engaged in Islamo-adulteration of our free America and Europe has been know several people who MY sectarian violence, warred societies, and fast-tracking Mus- negligible at best, and the record intended to sit home this against non-Muslim, and lim refugee flows to grant sanc- shows that sharia lovers arriv- election day but, because been unstable political allies tuary to people dedicated to a ing from Islamo-terror hotbeds of the new Mexican revo- OPINION throughout their existence — completely different way of life. are less resistant to conforming lution, they will hold their whether tyrants toppling home- Sprightly Western humani- to Western cultural standards noses and come out to vote JkXec\pG%>\ij_Y\`e lands, extremists’ murders, tarianism is not cutting it: Ex- and more likely to gravitate to for The Donald. Would you or moderates bound in the red asperated Norway is teaching terrorist-spawning Islamo-ghet- say that the Mexican pro- tape of their strict society. asylum-seeking misogynists tos — while dim-witted moral tests are counter-produc- woman president? Isn’t it Yet patronizing Western pro- the basics of decent human be- equalizers hum and haw. tive? Maybe. more important that we gressives resist truthful dis- havior, while sorrowful Sweden That paves the way for a (By the way, these are choose a competent presi- course and mollycoddle Mus- is dealing silently with Islamo- new world order, where the Is- not protests. They are vio- dent that will make Amer- lims for fear of offending them. rapists in migrant areas. lamic State marches undefeated lent rioting by toughs.) ica great again?” an orator The Obama administration even Homophobia, misogyny, and into Western towns, installs its s¬s¬s asked. redacted transcripts of the Or- anti-Western disdain are imbued crappy caliphate, imposes sharia Have you ever been to With those few lines, the lando shooter’s 911 calls, scrub- as deeply as hypocrisy in Islamo- law, and publicly executes anyone Speaker’s Corner in Hyde crowd knew exactly who bing all references to the Islamic society, which views scantily- failing to convert to Islam. Park, London? That is an he was campaigning for — State and subbing “God” for “Al- clad Western women as prosti- If that happens, what would area where anyone can and the majority were in lah,” despite the screwball’s self- tutes while their Muslim peers you do? stand on a box or a small lad- his corner. der and make a speech on That slew of attacks on anything he or she wants to Trump will not make much as — long as what is said is of a difference. Everybody within the law. I have been knows that Hillary is the Af1FYXdXdljkXgfcf^`q\]fiFicXe[f there several times, and the bigger liar. Trump’s not so listeners applaud or hiss as honest himself. His likabil- ast week I was angry, this Mateen, who was, after all, the they approve or disapprove ity is about as low as hers. week I’ve graduated to flat- one that decided to massacre 49 of what they hear. I can- Decision time is ap- C out disgusted and ashamed individuals in Florida. not recall ever seeing a flag proaching. I cannot blame by an administration — no, a While on his jihadist ram- burned or a fight break out. those that want to sit home president — who consistently be- page, Omar Mateen pledged I think the British are pretty on Election Day. The ques- trays the American people who allegiance to the so-called Is- civilized in their debating. tion is, as we used to ask in voted him in not once, but twice. lamic State — not America. Way down on some of our the first grade: “Which one Instead of uniting the coun- Mateen blamed America for southern beaches, orators is worser?” try in this time of senseless bombing his parents’ native Af- are doing pretty much what s¬s¬s tragedy, President Obama di- ghanistan. Wasn’t he an Ameri- our British friends are do- Google the following rected his ire at the Republican can citizen? ing. If you see someone car- line: “Trump will never get party for failing to ban guns, Did President Obama think rying a milk crate, follow the nomination.” for using Twitter, for employ- Omar Mateen was allying him- him — there’s a good chance You will see story after ing offensive terminology, and NOT FOR self with Uncle Sam? Marteen that he is looking for a space story filled with the writ- for any connection to the Na- wasn’t pledging allegiance to to make a political speech. ers’ reasons why Trump tional Rifle Association (true the flag — for which we stand, I heard this on a Florida will never get the nomina- he didn’t mention any names, NUTHIN’ one nation under god — but to a beach last week: “Donald tion — everything from but we all know what he was rogue band of totalitarian, psy- will build a wall. Yay! Hil- Trump being anti-women to talking about). AfXeeX;\c9lfef chotic, murderous brutes known lary will call in her decora- anti-Mexican to the Trump “We hear language that sin- as radicalized Islamic terrorists. tor to discuss what color to University scandal. gles out immigrants and sug- sion. There, I said it — and if it of- paint it.” Now, if and when you gests entire religious communi- “Are we going to start treat- fends anyone, you can stick it Yup. Those speeches read the newspapers, you ties are complicit in violence,” ing all Muslim-Americans dif- where the sun don’t shine. — here as well as in Great see many stories that say he said. ferently? Are we going to start Not for Nuthin,™ President Britain — can be pretty “Trump will never be Does he truly believe that us- subjecting them to special sur- Obama has spent his two terms funny. The biggest laugh- elected president of the ing the term “radicalized Islamic veillance? Are we going to start apologizing for the United ter came when the talker United States.” I am StanG- terrorist” causes normal human discriminating against them States. He has done little to shouted something about ershbein@Bellsouth. beings to turn into psychopaths because of their faith? It won’t promote our safety, prosper- Hillary calling Trump a net saying that so many of intent on killing people? make us more safe. It will make ity, and well-being. And when liar. It took almost 10 min- these people that are writ- As usual, President Obama us less safe,” he said. it comes to keeping our shores utes of interrupting audi- ing these stories are the used a tragedy to promote his Here was the president’s op- and borders protected, he has ence participation before very same that swore up agenda. His speech, as in the portunity to show his condem- failed. Maybe President Obama the crowd came to order. and down that “Trump will past, only served to politicize, nation of radicalized Islamic should spend the remainder of “Pelosi says we need a never get the nomination.” polarize, and create dissen- terrorists — specifically Omar his term apologizing to us. 34 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG GcXp`e^k_\YcXd\^Xd\fe^XkfijXe[^fi`ccXj here was an outpouring to these two incredibly rare and moms are a favorite tar- happened once in 38 years of online sympathy for toddler-animal tragedies get these days. of the gorilla exhibit, but Kthe parents of the little that took place at family- This is the era when we what if today my kid tries boy killed by an alligator at friendly places? have come to believe that to get in — and does? I bet- a Disney resort in Orlando Well first of all, of mothers can and must be in ter be preparing for that!” last week, which just goes course, the 2-year-old died. control of their kids at all then we are also quite capa- to show that sometimes the There’s no way to say that times. Any mom who takes ble of thinking, “Well, just internet has a heart, and the Graves haven’t suffered her eyes off her kids — and because we are one of the sometimes it calls for blood. enough. (And what an eerily we hear about it — is auto- most popular tourist des- The question is why. sad last name.) Also, even matically a public enemy tinations in the world and In contrast with the half as the story broke, we heard (Think of all those moms not once has a guest ever a million people who signed that the father desperately berated for letting their kids been killed by an alliga- a petition against Michelle tried to open the alligator’s wait in the car a few min- tor, nonetheless we should Gregg, the mom whose jaws and couldn’t. No one utes, or play at the park un- be constantly warning va- 3-year-old son got into the could dare accuse that dad supervised). So if anything cationers about that grue- gorilla exhibit at the Cincin- RHYMES of not doing enough. bad happens to an unsuper- some possibility.” nati Zoo, leading zookeepers Then, too, there’s the vised kid, it is the mom’s In both cases, the crowd to kill the 400-pound gorilla WITH CRAZY question of racism — al- fault. has found someone it can named Harambe, commen- though I think many people But with the alligator in- second-guess after a once- tators did not go nearly as C\efi\Jb\eXqp were jumping on the Cincin- cident, the mob seems to be in-a-generation (or two) insane over the fact that offi- nati mom before they knew aiming not at the mom, but tragedy. That way it doesn’t cials “put down” several Dis- she was African-American. Disney. have to contemplate the un- ney-area alligators without the parents who were sit- Graves was white. “I say the Grand Florid- predictability of life, or the being positive which of them, ting a few feet away and And there’s even the ian is responsible for not fact that there is no such if any, dragged 2-year-old did all they could to save question of species-ism: Go- having signs posted about thing as perfect safety, or Lane Graves to his death. him,” read a typical online rillas look like us. Alliga- the gators!!” read one typi- perfect parents. It can sim- It was with relief that I comment. And, on Twitter, tors don’t. (At least, not like cal comment. ply sit back and blame. found far more comments “Pray for his family. Don’t most of us.) The similarity here is Armchair blaming has castigating those who would judge.” But even more than all that if there is any entity become America’s favorite blame the parents than ac- Compare to: “#GorillaIn- that, I think that so many we love to blame more than coping device. tual parental castigation. It cident Mom is totally at fault people were eager to flog the moms, it’s corporate Amer- Lenore Skenazy is a key- is like the high road was the shoot her.” Cincinnati mom because ica. So if we truly believe note speaker and author cool place to be, this time. So, what accounts for the the mob needed someone to a mom should be thinking, and founder of the book and “It’s ridiculous to blame vast difference in response blame (that’s what mobs do), “Well, I know this has never blog Free-Range Kids. How does the BROOKLYN PAPER sound? Hear it Thursdays The Community News Group is proud to introduce Brooklyn Paper Radio. 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MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 37 ADVERTORIAL DROWSY DRIVING CAN BE AS DANGEROUS AS DRIVING IMPAIRED The public is well educated James McNair and seriously mimic the driving perfor- he says. “When you’ve reached or blasting cold air is, at best, noon, prompting drowsiness. about the dangers of driving injured fellow comedian Tracy mance of intoxicated motorists. the stage where you are fight- only a temporary solution. If A 2010 study by the American while impaired by medication, Morgan. The driver, Kevin In fact, drowsy driving can be ing sleep, the effect of any driving with passengers and Automobile Association Foun- alcohol or illegal drugs. But Roper, was going 20 miles over confused with driving with a method of reviving yourself feelings of sleepiness appear, dation for Traffic Safety found drivers may not be aware that the speed limit and was almost high blood alcohol content. can be very short-lived.” hand the keys over to a passen- that as many drivers reported driving while tired can be just at his drive time limit, accord- Sleepiness can arise rela- Furthermore, people do ger and have them take over falling asleep at the wheel in as dangerous. ing to preliminary reports by tively quickly, and according to not have to be in a deep sleep driving, if possible. Otherwise, the afternoon hours as report- Driving when tired can be a the National Transportation Thomas Balkin, PhD, director to actually be asleep behind a short nap and a cup of coffee ed falling asleep late at night. fatal mistake. Just as alcohol or Safety Board. of the behavioral biology pro- the wheel. Micro-sleeps occur can be used in combination to Driving in a warm, quiet car drugs can slow down reaction According to the U.S. Na- gram at the Walter Reed Army when certain brain cells tem- increase alertness. also may spur drowsiness, as time, impair judgment and in- tional Highway Traffic Safety Institute of Research and a porarily shut down for a few It’s also a good idea to avoid would driving after a heavy crease the risk of accident, so, Administration, about 100,000 leading expert on sleep and fa- seconds. A person is not com- beginning a long road trip meal. too, can being tired behind the car crashes in the United States tigue, it’s difficult for drivers pletely asleep but in a sort of in mid-afternoon around the Driving tired is just as dan- wheel. Drowsy driving is re- each year occur as the result of to assess just how sleepy they fog as if they are asleep. hours of two or three o’clock. gerous as other impaired driv- portedly what caused the fatal an overly tired driver. Various are. When sleepiness sets in, While alertness generally dips ing. Slow reaction times and crash in June 2014 between a studies demonstrate that driv- “Sleepiness affects the part the best course of action is to in the evening hours, due to unawareness of surroundings limousine and a Walmart truck ers who have remained awake of the brain responsible for pull off the road. Opening the the circadian rhythm, alert- can contribute to accidents that ended the life of comic for 18 hours prior to driving judgment and self-awareness,” window, turning on the radio ness also dips in the late after- that are otherwise avoidable.. 38 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG FOCUS ON Health Knowing signs can save a life ach year, 780,000 Amer- weakness of the face, arm or icans suffer a stroke. leg (especially on one side of E It is the third leading the body) cause of death and the lead- • Sudden confusion, trou- ing cause of long-term dis- ble speaking or understand- ability in the United States. ing speech Yet, many Americans do • Sudden trouble seeing in not know the symptoms or one or both eyes what to do when they wit- • Sudden dizziness, trou- ness someone having a ble walking, or loss of bal- stroke. ance or coordination “Stroke is an unmistak- • Sudden severe headache able event. Few other medi- with no known cause cal conditions come on so In treating a stroke, ev- suddenly or are so noticeable ery minute counts. Knowing to a bystander,” said Dr. Wal- the symptoms of a stroke, ter J. Koroshetz, deputy di- making note of the time of rector of the Institute. “For the fi rst stroke symptoms, this reason, it is critical that and getting to the hospital people know to call 9-1-1 and quickly — within 60 minutes Taking the time to answer a few questions may help to reduce your risk of stroke. get to the hospital to receive if possible — can help you appropriate medical treat- save yourself, or someone ment immediately when a you know, from serious long- stroke occurs. Prompt treat- term disability. ment can dramatically de- Making changes in your Do you know your crease or even prevent long- lifestyle can help prevent term disabilities caused by a stroke. Risk factors for stroke.” stroke include high blood A stroke occurs when pressure, diabetes, smok- blood flow to the brain is ing, heart disease, family interrupted. Brain cells die history of stroke, high cho- risk of stroke? when deprived of oxygen lesterol, and being over- and nutrients provided by weight. Talk to your doc- aking the time to answer sient ischemic attack (“mini- Physical activity: Your blood. Because stroke in- tor and let him know about a few questions may help stroke”). physical activity level is less jures the brain, if you are the concerns you may have T to reduce your risk of Blood pressure: Your than a total of 30 minutes on having a stroke, you may about the risk factors of stroke. Stroke is the number blood pressure is 140/90 mm most days. not realize what is happen- stroke. Find out your risks three cause of death of Ameri- Hg or higher (high blood pres- Carotid or other artery ing. But, to a bystander, the and take action. cans and is a leading cause of sure), a healthcare profes- disease: You have been told signs of a stroke are dis- For more information, disability. sional has said your blood you have disease in the ca- tinct: visit www.stroke.ninds.nih. This year, it will strike pressure is high, your blood rotid arteries (the blood ves- • Sudden numbness or gov. 700,000 Americans of all pressure is 120/80 to 139/89 sels that supply blood to the ages, genders and ethnicities. mm Hg (prehypertension), brain) or you have periph- A member of your family, a or you don’t know what your eral artery disease (primar- friend or neighbor — or even blood pressure is. ily affects blood vessels of the you — could be a victim. Tobacco smoking: You legs). Many Americans are not smoke, live, or work with peo- Certain blood disorders: aware of their stroke risk fac- ple who smoke tobacco regu- You have been told you have tors, many of which can be larly. a high red blood cell count or prevented or controlled. You Diabetes: You have diabe- sickle cell disease (also called can start to take control by tes (a fasting blood sugar read- sickle cell anemia). knowing what factors put you ing of 126 mg-dL or higher), Atrial fi brillation: You at risk. Check all that apply to you need medicine to control have a heart rhythm disorder you. your blood sugar, or you have called atrial fi brillation. Age: For every decade af- been told you have an im- Other heart disease: ter age 55, your chance of paired ability to control your You have coronary heart stroke doubles. blood sugar (a fasting blood disease or other heart con- Family history: Your sugar reading greater than ditions, or you have had a mother, father, sister, 100 mg-dL). heart attack. brother or grandparent Total cholesterol: Your If one or more of these had a stroke, or your father cholesterol is 240 mg-dL or choices apply to you, studies or brother had a heart at- higher, or you don’t know your show you are at increased risk tack before age 55, or your level. for stroke. See a healthcare mother or sister had a heart HDL cholesterol: Your provider for a complete assess- attack before age 65. HDL — or “good” cholesterol ment of your risks. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke, making note of the time of the Previous stroke or tran- — is less than 40 mg-dL, or To learn more, call, toll fi rst stroke symptoms, and getting to the hospital quickly — within sient ischemic attack: You you don’t know your HDL cho- free, (888) 478–7653 or visit 60 minutes if possible — can help you save yourself, or someone you have had a stroke or tran- lesterol levels. www.StrokeAssociation.org. know, from serious long-term disability. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 39 FAMILY GENERAL & FOCUS ON Health COSMETIC DENTISTRY Ask For Your FREE Smile Evaluation Photo! bleaching BEFORE AFTER $395 IMPLANT $1,250 (abutment and crown Dental smile evaluations by computer. additional $1,250) It’s free, and it only takes a minute. 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It’s called It’s important to call 9-1-1 immedi- Children all Ages transient ischemic attack — and it’s ately if an attack occurs. Here’s how to (Infants - Adolescents) a major warning sign that a stroke recognize if you or someone you know may happen. is having an attack: Many don’t know they’ve had an • Sudden numbness or weakness of attack because it happens so quickly. the face, arm or leg, especially on one Call Today to Schedule a Convenient Appointment According to National Stroke Asso- side of the body ciation, attacks last less than a day • Sudden trouble seeing in one or 718.339.7878 — most last less than fi ve minutes — both eyes and don’t leave any lasting effects to • Sudden confusion, trouble speak- cause worry. ing or understanding Your smile is our priority. And many people don’t tell their • Sudden dizziness, trouble walk- doctors about the short-lived at- ing, loss of balance or coordination tack, but it’s important to seek im- • Sudden, severe headache with no mediate medical care because more known cause JOSEPH LICHTER, D.D.S. than one-third of people who have “Transient ischemic attack and an attack will suffer a stroke. In stroke education are so important. 1420 AVENUE P • SECOND FLOOR • BROOKLYN, NY 11229 fact, although studies may vary, up If I had known more, I would have (BETWEEN EAST 14TH AND 15TH) to 20 percent will have one within talked to my doctor about my risk 90 days, says the American Heart and tried to reduce it before I had a B Q Take or Train to Kings Highway B68, B82 & B7 Association. stroke,” said attack patient Charlie Mon. & Wed. 8am – 6pm • Tues. 9am – 8pm By knowing more about transient Harris, 62. Thurs. 8am – 8pm • Fri. 8am – 2pm ischemic attacks, you can recognize For more information, visit www. your risk, know when to seek imme- TalkAboutTIA.com. 40 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG FOCUS ON Health When a caregiver is needed raining relatives member has one or more some instances, elimi- self and your family on Taking simple ac- in caregiving can of these risk factors, nate — the impact that what being a caregiver tions now can help pro- T ease their burden there is a real possibil- comes with becoming a involves. tect against the impact and aid stroke survi- ity you could become a stroke caregiver: • Third, ask your at- that comes with becom- vors. More than 81 mil- stroke caregiver. • First, know and risk family members ing a stroke caregiver. lion baby boomers live Making plans now manage your and your about their fi nancial sit- For more, call the in the United States, and will save an immeasur- family member’s stroke uation. American Stroke Asso- most are at or exceed the able amount of time and risk factors. • Finally, take stock of ciation at (888) 487–7653, Training relatives in caregiv- age of 55. This is the age stress later, and allow • Second, identify ma- your own fi nancial health or visit StrokeAssocia- ing can ease their burden when the odds of having you to concentrate on terials to educate your- and retirement savings. tion.org. and aid stroke survivors. a stroke and becoming what really matters in a stroke caregiver start a health crisis — your to increase. It is impor- family member. tant to know how to pre- According to an vent stroke and how to American Stroke Asso- EXCEPTIONAL prepare in case you or a ciation survey, two out family member experi- of three people say they ences one. are prepared in the event Each year, 700,000 peo- they become a caregiver, ple have a new or recur- yet only seven percent of rent stroke. In adults over those same respondents 55, the lifetime risk for are planning — or have stroke is greater than one planned — for the event. in six, and women have a “Families don’t real- higher risk than men. ize that even stroke sur- The fi rst line of de- vivors who regain func- fense for all people, not tional independence will just those over age 55, is need constant, full-time to know the stroke warn- care for an extended pe- ing signs, manage stroke riod of time while re- risk factors and visit the habilitating. They may doctor regularly. Some need care for one month, risk factors are high 10 years, or a lifetime,” blood pressure, smok- explained Robert Ad- ing, obesity, having a ams, MD and American You’re not just a patient, family history of stroke Stroke Association vol- or having had a tran- unteer. You’re a person. sient ischemic attack, or Taking simple ac- “ministroke.” tions now can help pro- he Stroke Center If you or a family tect against — and, in at New York TMethodist Hospital is one of the few facilities with the latest technology to treat and reverse strokes. Our highly trained Thinking ‘FAST’ neurosurgeons are capable of reversing stroke eff ects up to twelve hours from the onset of uick thinking and ation recommends this prompt action can simple test to determine symptoms, often leading to prevention of Q help keep you and if someone is having a permanent damage. Th e center also provides yours from being among stroke: the 700,000 strokes that Think FAST: a full range of stroke recovery treatments occur in the U.S. annu- Face: Ask the person and rehabilitation programs. ally and result in 160,000 to smile. Does one side of deaths. her face droop? Carotid arteries in Arms: Ask the per- the neck build up plaque son to raise both arms. as we age. Strokes result Does one arm drift down- either from obstruction ward? of blood fl ow to the brain Speech: Ask the by plaque, or when bits person to repeat a sim- of plaque and clots break ple phrase. Does his off and fl ow to the brain. speech sound slurred or Left untreated, carotid strange? artery disease may lead Time: If you observe to stroke, when lack of any of these signs, it’s oxygen and other essen- time to call 9-1-1. tial nutrients cause dam- If you are diagnosed age to the brain. with carotid artery dis- It is sometimes diffi - ease, see a vascular sur- Helping Brooklyn Th rive cult to know if someone geon. is having a stroke. The For more, visit www. nym.org • 718-246-8614 National Stroke Associ- vascularweb.org. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 41 FOCUS ON Health How to combat high cholesterol igh cholesterol can dra- “bad” cholesterol, or “LDL,” of death among women. matically affect a person’s and carries it back to the liver, High cholesterol levels do Hlong-term health. Accord- which then fl ushes it from the not mean women will automati- ing to the Centers for Disease body. High-density cholesterol cally develop heart disease, but Control and Prevention, people accounts for a minority of the those who receive such a diag- with high total cholesterol have body’s cholesterol. Unfortu- nosis should take the following approximately twice the risk nately, the majority of choles- steps to lower their LDL levels: of developing heart disease as terol in the body is low-density, people whose cholesterol lev- high levels of which can con- Eat right els are ideal. And contrary to tribute to plaque buildup in Avoid foods that are high what many people may think, the arteries, increasing a per- in fat, especially saturated fats women are no less susceptible son’s risk for heart disease and and trans fats. Fatty beef, lamb, Regular exercise can help women prevent and combat high cholesterol. to high cholesterol than men. stroke. pork, poultry with skin, lard Cholesterol can be a confus- Women may think that es- and cream, butter, and cheese Health recommends women exercise with muscle-strength- ing topic. Though cholesterol trogen can positively impact are just a few of the foods that get two hours and 30 minutes ening activities two or more has a bad reputation, that stat- their cholesterol levels. While contain saturated fats. of moderate-intensity aerobic days per week. ure can be somewhat mislead- estrogen tends to raise HDL Fruits, vegetables and whole activity each week, or one hour ing. That’s because there are levels, its presence alone does grains are heart-healthy foods and 15 minutes of vigorous-in- Quit smoking two types of cholesterol, one of not mean women are out of that can help women lower tensity aerobic activity each Research does not indicate which actually reduces a per- the woods with regard to car- their LDL levels and reduce week. that smoking directly impacts son’s risk for heart disease and diovascular disease, includ- their risk for cardiovascular Women who want to do more LDL levels, the toxins produced stroke. High-density lipopro- ing heart disease and stroke. disease. than aerobic activity can still and inhaled from cigarettes tein, often referred to as “HDL” In fact, the Centers for Disease meet their exercise require- can modify existing choles- or “good” cholesterol, absorbs Control notes that heart dis- Exercise regularly ments by combining moderate terol, making it more likely to low-density lipoprotein, or ease remains the leading cause The Offi ce on Women’s and vigorous cardiovascular cause infl ammation. E\nPfibD\k_f[`jk?fjg`kXcI\Z\`m\j ?`^_\jkJkifb\?fefij 8d\i`ZXe?\Xik8jjfZ`Xk`fei\Zf^e`q\jE\nPfibD\k_f[`jk?fjg`kXcËjZfdd`kd\ekkfhlXc`kpjkifb\ZXi\ New York Methodist Hospi- receive the Gold Plus Quality nated period. delivering advanced stroke ford University. “Research tal has received the American Achievement Award. These quality measures treatments to patients quickly has shown there are benefits Heart Association/American To qualify for the Target: are designed to help hospital and safely,” said Jeffrey Ben- to patients who are treated at Stroke Association’s Get With Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, teams follow the most up-to- jamin, M.D., neurologist and hospitals that have adopted The Guidelines-Stroke Gold hospitals must meet quality date, evidence-based guide- director of stroke response at the Get With The Guidelines Plus Achievement Award with measures developed to reduce New York Methodist. “NYM program.” Target: Stroke Honor Roll the time between the patient’s continues to strive for excel- According to the American Elite Plus. The award recog- arrival at the hospital and È8jkifb\gXk`\ek lence in the acute treatment of Heart Association/American nizes the Hospital’s commit- treatment with the clot-buster stroke patients. The recogni- Stroke Association, stroke is ment to providing the most tissue plasminogen activator, cfj\j(%0d`cc`fe tion from the American Heart the No. 5 cause of death and a Association/American Stroke appropriate stroke treatment or tPA, the only drug approved leading cause of adult disabil- according to nationally recog- by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad- e\lifej\XZ_d`elk\ Association’s Get With The ity in the United States. On av- nized, research-based guide- ministration to treat ischemic Guidelines-Stroke further erage, someone in the U.S. suf- lines based on the latest scien- stroke. If given intravenously jkifb\ki\Xkd\ek`j reinforces our team’s hard fers a stroke every 40 seconds, tific evidence. in the first three hours after [\cXp\[% work.” Hospitals must achieve 85 the start of stroke symptoms, “The American Heart someone dies of a stroke ev- percent or higher adherence tPA has been shown to sig- lines with the goal of speeding Association and American ery four minutes, and nearly to all Get With The Guide- nificantly reduce the effects of recovery and reducing death Stroke Association recognize 800,000 people suffer a new or lines-Stroke achievement in- stroke and lessen the chance and disability for stroke pa- New York Methodist Hospital recurrent stroke each year. dicators for two or more con- of permanent disability. NYM tients. for its commitment to stroke To find a physician affili- secutive 12-month periods and earned the award by meeting “A stroke patient loses 1.9 care,” said Paul Heidenreich, ated with New York Methodist achieve 75 percent or higher specific quality achievement million neurons each minute M.D., M.S., national chairman Hospital’s Institute for Neuro- compliance with five of eight measures for the diagnosis stroke treatment is delayed. of the Get With The Guide- sciences, call 866.DO.NEURO Get With The Guidelines- and treatment of stroke pa- This recognition further dem- lines Steering Committee and (866.366.3876). Stroke Quality measures to tients at a set level for a desig- onstrates our commitment to Professor of Medicine at Stan- — New York Methodist Hospital 42 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG FOCUS ON HEALTH SPINAL DECOMPRESSION: The alternative to back pain Back pain is one of the most common chronic pain conditions affecting Americans, and spinal decompression goes right to the root of the problem. Back pain is one of the most common chronic pain ages the healing process. conditions affecting Americans, and spinal decompres- The treatment is carried out with specialized equip- sion goes right to the root of that problem. ment by the highly trained medical staff at HealthQuest. Back pain is a significant health issue affecting more Each of these treatment sessions lasts for only 20 to 25 than 80 percent of Americans. Its symptoms reoccur and minutes. The results are amazing, with individuals expe- usually increase in severity with each episode. riencing a kind of relief and freedom they never thought The American Academy of Pain Medicine calls back was possible. pain the major cause of disability affecting Americans This advanced treatment is combined with under 45 years of age. More than 26 million Americans HealthQuest’s whole body and scientifically innovative between the ages of 20 to 64 experience frequent back approach. pain. And according to the National Institute of Health You don’t need to live with back pain. You don’t Statistics, back pain is the most common type of pain need to be one of the many Americans whose quality of reported by Americans. life and work are compromised by this condition. Spinal Duke Medical Center notes that back-pain patients decompression is an innovative and highly effective spend more than $90 million each year on healthcare treatment, which is provided in a pleasant, friendly office expenses. based setting. HealthQuest is attempting to do their part in providing Contact information cost effective treatment with positive patient outcomes, HealthQuest is a multi-specialty healthcare center utilizing non-invasive procedures. located at 3500 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Spinal decompression is an FDA-approved, non- You can contact the center at (718) 769–2521 or send an surgical procedure that can treat lower back pain and e-mail to [email protected]. neck pain caused by spinal issues. HealthQuest, a HealthQuest accepts most major medical insurances multi-specialty pain management center provides this and is open Monday through Fridays from 9am to 7pm treatment to relieve back pain. The treatment involves and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. This pain management relaxing the pressure on the pinched nerves of the spinal facility is handicapped accessible and the parking lot is column. The built up pressure causes pain, and relieving on the premises. the pressure thereby reduces it. The procedure employs traction cycling through the different stages of relaxation and distraction while maintaining the right positioning of the disc. This cre- ates a vacuum within the affected spinal disc as a result 3500 Nostrand Avenue (between Avenues U & V) of the negative pressure. The herniated or protruded -ONDAYn&RIDAY AMnPM s 3ATURDAY AMnPM Train: Q -OST )NSURANCES !CCEPTED s !UTO 7ORK )NJURIES B3, B44, B36 disc material gets pulled back inside the spinal column. Additionally it stimulates blood supply, which encour- 718.769.2521 s WWWHQBKCOM MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 43 FOCUS ON HEALTH EXCLUSIVE NEW DIAGNOSTIC METHOD: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Positive diagnosis of bursitis, Dr. Alan P. Goldman: tendinitis, rotator cuff and menisceal tears without MRI! Treating And Relieving Arthritis Pain There are a lot of peo- enormously may find ple suffering with joint relief with Remicade pain and arthritis, says IV infusion treatments, Dr. Alan P. Goldman, a he says. “It has worked specialist in rheumatol- wonders.” ogy (130 Brighton Beach Patients receive these Avenue, 718-946-7557), treatments once every ARTHRITIS & and they often believe few months, and people that there is little that who previously couldn’t can be done to alleviate their pain. move well find that the FIBROMYALGIA They are wrong. There “benefits are tremen- are many options avail- dous,” he says. Those able, Dr. Goldman says; whose symptoms are less You Just Learn To Live With It, Right? the key is finding a severe may find relief with physician who is knowl- pills or injections. This edgeable in those treat- method has been used ment modalities. successfully for many WRONG! As a rheumatologist, years, says Dr. Goldman. Dr. Goldman special- And, “It still works.” izes in the treatment When patients see of arthritis; one of only Dr. Goldman they are Dr. Alan P. Goldman a handful practicing in assured of receiving Brooklyn. Board-Certified Arthritis Specialist expert evaluations. Dr. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory ill- Goldman’s office offers ness that causes joints x-rays, and a number of Has The Latest to swell. Symptoms in-office treatment pro- include morning stiff- cedures. Should patients NON-SURGICAL Treatments: ness and swelling, often need physical therapy, Treatments May Include Medicines, Injections & Other Therapies. in the hands, elbows, or arrangements can be wrists, he says. Perhaps made for this, as well. because there are so few Dr. Goldman also rec- “Caring,Not Just Curing” rheumatologists in the ommends that people borough, when people age 60 or older come in to t3IFVNBUPJE"SUISJUJT experience these symp- be checked for osteopo- t5FOEPOJUJT t/FDL1BJO toms, they often “see a rosis. People who are thin t0TUFPBSUISJUJT surgeon first,” says Dr. t-ZNF%JTFBTF t4IPVMEFS1BJO or who smoke are espe- Goldman. But this often t#VSTJUJT cially at risk, he notes. t(PVU t-VQVT doesn’t make much sense, he explains. Dr. Goldman is a t$BSQBM5VOOFM4ZOESPNF t-PX#BDL1BJO t1TPSJBTJT"SUISJUJT “When you have stom- Harvard graduate who ach pains, you don’t has studied at Bellevue New portable ultrasound technique from Israel! go to a surgeon before Hospital-New York Uni- Excellent for intractable tennis elbow and achilles tendinitis! seeing a gastroenterolo- versity Medical Center gist,” he explains. “When and Gouverneur Hos- you have chest pains, pital in Manhattan. He you don’t see a surgeon is on staff at the New DR. ALAN P. GOLDMAN before seeing a cardiolo- York Methodist Hos- gist.” pital, and he is a Fellow A surgeon is the of the American College 718-946-7557 expert to see when of Rheuma tology, as surgery is needed, he By Appointment Only well as a member of notes, and of course Dr. the American College Goldman refers patients 130 Brighton Beach Ave. of Physi cians, Nassau to surgeons when nec- (Cor. Of Ocean Pkwy. & Brighton Beach Ave.) Medicare essary. Still, Dr. Goldman County Medical Society, And Most Other FREE Insurance believes that the major- the New York State Transportation Brooklyn, NY 11235 ity of people who suf- Medical Society, Ameri- Available Assignments Accepted fer with arthritis can be can Medical Associa- Alan P. Goldman, A.B. Cum Laude Harvard University; A.M., Harvard University; M.D., treated without surgery. tion, and the New York Albert Einstein College Of Medicine; Internal Medicine Training, N.Y.U. Bellevue; Rheumatology Fellowship - N.Y.U.; Even those who suffer Academy of Sciences. Member, American College Of Physicians; Fellow, American College Of Rheumatology 44 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG FOCUS ON HEALTH Colon & Stomach Cancer Screening & Prevention PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TESTED FOR COLON CANCER? DO YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR DIABETES? DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF THESE MEDICAL ISSUES? Call Us For An Evaluation or For a Second Opinion Do Not Put It Off For Tomorrow All Testing at One Office: (Blood Work, X-Ray, Sonogram, Colonoscopy & Bone Density) Sunday Hours Available DR. STEVEN C. 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Tawil, BS: Brandeis University, MD, Syracuse University, Board Certifi ed in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 45 FOCUS ON Health Attacks can leave lasting effects urviving a stroke can Smith, stroke program di- leave lasting impair- rector at Colorado Neurologi- S ments that can drasti- cal Institute. “They also may cally alter the victim’s life. have diffi culties with calcu- Consider the case of lations, solving problems or Wayne Banks. Some days he planning.” cannot remember from one It is estimated that nearly minute to the next what he a fi fth of the people who suf- was doing. The 71-year-old fer a stroke will develop prob- struggles with vascular de- lems involving their men- mentia, a decline in intellec- tal abilities. Symptoms of tual abilities, as a result of a vascular dementia may in- stroke, or “brain attack.” clude memory loss, language Vascular dementia oc- problems, confusion and im- curs when brain tissue is paired motor control. damaged, most often by a Currently, there is no ap- stroke or series of strokes. proved treatment for vascu- The brain cells, in effect, lar dementia. have diffi culty working to- The prevalence of vascu- gether to help individuals lar dementia increases with process information. Ap- age, and the number of Amer- proximately 39 percent of icans aged 65 and older is ex- More women than men have strokes, according to a national survey, but many women may be dramatically Americans over the age of 65 pected to increase to nearly underestimating their risk. experiencing dementia have 70 million by 2030. Health ex- vascular dementia, making perts expect the condition to it second only to Alzheimer’s be a growing issue among the dementia. country’s aging population. “People with VaD lose Wayne Banks and his wife Women and stroke their ability to process remain optimistic. things mentally, that is they “We’ve been told the de- ore women than men concerned about experiencing of stroke in women, it is espe- lose their ability to remem- mentia might not get better, have strokes — the a stroke in their lifetime. Fur- cially critical for women to un- ber things, may have some but there’s hope,” Mrs. Banks M leading cause of dis- thermore, although women derstand the risk factors and change in their personality, says. ability and third-leading are twice as likely to die from symptoms.” and may have what looks like For more information, cause of death in the United stroke as they are from breast Only 27 percent of women depression,” said Dr. Don visit www.stroke.org. States — according to a na- cancer, the survey found that surveyed could name more tional survey conducted women believed breast cancer than two of the six primary by HealthyWomen, the na- to be fi ve times more prevalent stroke symptoms. tion’s leading independent than stroke. “If you experience any health information source “The results of the survey of the symptoms of a stroke, Study: Eating fi sh can for women, but many women underscore what we see too of- it is imperative to call 9-1-1 may be dramatically underes- ten with women when it comes so you receive immediate timating their risk. to dealing with their unique medical attention, even if reduce your risk Leean Hendrix did. At health issues,” said registered the symptoms go away,” said age 26, the former Miss Ari- nurse Elizabeth Battaglino Dr. Angela Gardner, presi- recent study suggests the health benefits of fish zona was talking to her friend Cahill, executive director of dent of the American College that a diet high in fatty oils, the American Heart when she suddenly realized HealthyWomen. “As they put of Emergency Physicians. Afi sh can signifi cantly Association recently issued her speech had become in- the health of family members “Time equals brain; for ev- decrease a woman’s risk of a recommendation that peo- comprehensible. Concerned, and everyone else fi rst, they ery minute the brain is de- ischemic stroke. According ple eat at least two servings she looked in the mirror and often underestimate their prived of oxygen, it may lose to the study, published in of fish per week. realized the right side of her own risks and ignore warning up to 1.9 million brain cells. the Journal of the American The article suggests that face was drooping. She knew signs of serious health prob- If you are having even one of Medical Association, women Omega-3 fatty acids work to immediately something was lems, like stroke.” the symptoms of stroke, come who ate four ounces of fi sh alleviate blood clots, which wrong. An acute ischemic stroke to the emergency department two to four times a week cut are largely responsible for “When I went to the hos- occurs when an obstruction, so we can evaluate and treat their risk of ischemic stroke ischemic strokes. This type pital, I learned I had suffered such as a blood clot, blocks you.” by 48 percent. of stroke constitutes more a stroke. I never thought it blood fl ow to the brain. The Because of her stroke, The fish most often cited than 80 percent of all strokes. would happen to me,” said obstruction deprives the Leean has no memories of her as the highest in Omega-3 Signifi cantly, these proper- Leean. “I was young, healthy brain of blood and oxygen, de- high school days. However, fatty acid concentrations ties did not increase the dan- and in shape.” stroying valuable nerve cells she’s using her experience to include king oscar sar- gers of hemorrhagic strokes. According to the survey of in the affected area within educate others. dines, salmon, and mack- “Our research suggests 2,000 women, which was con- minutes. “I am living proof that a erel. These cold-water fish that women can reduce their ducted in partnership with “Stroke knows no gender stroke really can happen to have a high percentage of risk of thrombotic stroke by the National Stroke Associa- and can happen to anyone at anyone and I urge all women Omega-3 fatty acids, which up to 48 percent by eating tion and the American College any age,” said Dr. Marilyn to take control of their health have been cited in lead- fi sh two to four times per of Emergency Physicians by Rymer, director of the Brain and learn the signs and risk ing health studies to lower week,” says author Kathryn Harris Interactive, 40 percent and Stroke Institute at Saint factors for stroke.” blood pressure and increase M. Rexrode, of Harvard-affi l- of women said they were only Luke’s Hospital in Kansas For more, visit www. cardiovascular health. 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Like someone is having a stroke. Know the sudden signs. strokeassociation.org Spot a stroke F. A . S .T. 50 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG ‘Idol’ to sing for troops Singer Fantasia will perform at Fort Hamilton HARBOR WATCH “American Idol” winner Fan- tasia will headline an Inde- pendence Day Salute to the Troops concert at Fort Hamil- ton Army Base on July 1. Hosted by Shar Jackson of “Moesha,” the show will also feature performances by New LET THE GAMES BEGIN!: Army Capt. Kelly Elminger lights the 2016 De- Zealand’s Platinum Artist Ti- partment of Defense Warrior Games torch during opening ceremonies tanium, season 13 “American for the games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point on June 15. Idol” fi nalist Stephanie Petro- EJ Hersom nelli, and more. Immediately following the concert will be a fi reworks display. Warrior Games kick The Grammy Award-win- ning singer and reality show contestant says it’s important to give back to service mem- off at West Point bers. “Many of us are connected to the military in some way — HARBOR WATCH sitting volleyball and wheel- family, friend, or a neighbor The Department of Defense chair basketball the week of — so it is important for us as Warrior Games began with June 15–21. Americans to show our love Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger The Army’s Parachute of our heroes,” Fantasia said. lighting the offi cial torch, Team, the Golden Knights, “I am honored to be working with help from comedian Jon began the torch handoff to with FMWR and Mission One Stewart, during opening cer- a representative of each ser- Voice as part of this Indepen- emonies for the games at the vice branch. The United dence Day celebration.” United States Military Acad- Kingdom’s Army Maj. Brian Jackson also has ties to the emy. Seggie handed the torch off military, and enjoys providing “Being selected to light to U.S. Special Operations entertainment with Mission the torch is as much an honor Command’s Navy Lt. Ramesh One, a service organization for and privilege as competing Haytasingh and his son, To- troops that is sponsoring the for Team Army,” Elmlinger bias, who carried the torch to concert along with Fort Ham- said. “Finishing my War- medically retired Air Force ilton’s Family, Morale, Wel- rior Games career as Team Capt. Chris Cochrane. Navy fare and Recreation branch. Army Captain and lighting Chief Petty Offi cer Ron Con- “My parents served our the torch at the opening cere- drey delivered it to Marine country, so I can really appre- mony is by far the most amaz- Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Cor- ciate the work of Mission One ing experience. It’s humbling dova who then handed it off Voice,” said Jackson. “It is an to see the support from the to medically retired Spc. honor to be an Ambassador of Warrior Transition Com- Terry Cartwright. Mission One Voice and to join mand throughout my time on “I was very honored to the amazing Fantasia in salut- Team Army, and I graciously hand it off to Kelly Elm- ing the troops for all they do thank them for allowing me linger,” Cartwright said. for our country.” to participate as torch bearer “She’s a great athlete, friend, And the director of Morale FANTASTIC: Singer Fantasia will be performing at Fort Hamilton Army in this event.” and mentor.” Welfare and Recreation says About 250 wounded, ill, Cochrane said he was hon- attendees need not be military Base on July 1. Associated Press / Julio Cortez and injured service mem- ored as well. personnel or families. bers and veterans represent- “Since my strokes, I con- “Independence Day is a on Fort Hamilton’s Bluff near sponders, and their families. ing teams from the Army, sider myself lucky; I feel like holiday that allows us to give the community club. The gate Fort Hamilton Army Base Marine Corps, Navy, Coast I have a ‘golden ticket’ and a back to those who have served will open at 5 pm. [101st Street and Fort Ham- Guard, Air Force, U.S. Spe- second chance at life. This and sacrifi ced defending our Invited guests include ac- ilton Parkway in Bay Ridge, cial Operations Command feels like I’m cashing in that nation,” said Bob Vogt. “All tive duty, reserve, and Na- (718) 630–4771]. July 1 at 6 pm. and United Kingdom Armed ticket for the honor to lead are welcome to join us as we tional Guard service members Free, but registration is neces- Forces competed for gold in my brothers and sisters on celebrate America’s birth- from all branches, West Point sary. Register at http://ham- shooting, archery, cycling, the team,” he said. day.” cadets, government employ- ilton.armymwr.com or www. track and fi eld, swimming, Continued on page 52 The show will begin at 6 pm ees, veterans, retirees, fi rst re- MissionOneVoice.org. MBRBG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 51 them give up, so I applaud the WARRIOR families and the caregivers here today,” he added. Continued from cover Army Lt. Gen. Robert L. During the ceremony, co- Caslen Jr., superintendent of median Jon Stewart said he the United States Military doesn’t come to support the Academy, said he was hon- wounded, ill, and injured ored USMA is hosting the athletes, but rather to get DOD Warrior Games and support. quoted the Wounded War- “[Considering] Orlando, rior Memorial in Washing- this has been a diffi cult week ton, D.C. for what I like to call team “It says, ‘It’s not what you civilization. The horrors we lost that counts. It’s what you witnessed can make you feel do with what’s left.’ That’s as though you’ve lost faith what these games are all in our ability to persevere about. We’re here to cele- through those times,” he brate ability, to celebrate re- said. silience, and to celebrate the “When I say I’m in need drive to overcome adversity,” of your support, there’s al- he said. “These games show- most nothing in this world case the resilient spirit of that gives me more sup- these warrior athletes. They port than witnessing the symbolize that all wounded, tenacity, the resilience ill and injured service mem- and the perseverance of bers and veterans can re- our wounded warriors in cover from serious injuries their endeavors,” Stewart or illnesses and lead fulfi ll- said. “They’re the ones that ing, productive and inspir- RAINBOW CELEBRATION: Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, greets and speaks with Secretary make me feel like we’re go- ing lives. of the Army, the Honorable Eric Fanning, during the Department of Defense Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender ing to be okay.” “As these warrior athletes Pride Month Celebration on June 8. Marv Lynchard Stewart brought his take the fi elds of friendly 11-year-old son Nate so he strife, they will show the could meet the wounded war- world their indomitable riors fi rsthand. spirit, their sportsmanship, Army celebrates Pride “People ask me, ‘How their desire to excel, their te- do you talk to your kids nacity and most importantly, about violence that occurs their strength of character,” in this world?’ and I real- Caslen said. “These incredi- Navy secretary: Inclusion leads to better force ized it’s time to stop telling ble men and women willingly him about the rare individ- answered their nation’s call HARBOR WATCH peal, troops no longer have to “We have a lot to be proud uals who do harm and tell to service. They exemplify The policy that banned openly live parts of their lives in the of, about where we are and him more about the people the very best of America. gay people from serving in the shadows and often in fear, he where we’ve come,” Murphy whose names we don’t know They embody the resilience, military was “insidious and said. Now, they can be fully said, adding that he is proud to and whose resilience and te- discipline, the mental and morally wrong,” and its re- open about who they really have been a part of repealing nacity we can witness; that’s physical toughness to over- peal has led to a strengthened, are, Mabus said. the ban. The fi ght for equal- why I’m here today. I’m here come adversity to achieve more diverse force, Navy Sec- While there has been a lot ity goes on every day, Murphy to show him that the depth their goals.” retary Ray Mabus said. of progress, more work re- said. and strength of those whose Caslen had a special mes- Mabus, who spoke at the mains in meeting all the goals Retired Navy Adm. Mike names you may never know sage for the athletes, families Defense Department’s event of DoD Pride, an employee re- Mullen was recognized with is the depth and strength of and caregivers. on June 8, marking June as source group that supports DoD Pride’s military leader- this country and is the depth “Athletes, you are a tes- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and the LGBT community, Mabus ship award. Mullen supported and strength that will allow tament of strength, profes- Transgender Pride Month, said. the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t us to overcome.” sionalism and dedication said the repeal of the so- The force needs to repre- Tell” while he served as chair- Stewart, who has done not only for the other sur- called “Don’t Ask, Don’t sent and refl ect the nation it man of the Joint Chiefs of several USO tours overseas vivors around the world, Tell” law, which took effect defends, the Navy secretary Staff. in combat zones, has also but also for all of us. You in September 2011, was long said, noting that there are Retired Air Force Master visited many times with are our role models. You overdue. 65,000 active duty LGBT mem- Sgt. Bert Gillott accepted the wounded warriors at Walter are our inspiration. You are “Just fi ve years ago an bers and one million LGBT award on behalf of Mullen. Reed and Bethesda. our heroes. And to the fam- event like this would not have veterans. He also encouraged Gillott, who had served in the “I’ve seen what these indi- ily members and caregiv- been possible,” Mabus said those discharged under “Don’t chairman’s offi ce under Mul- viduals have to go through. ers, your support of these at the Pentagon celebration, Ask, Don’t Tell” to have their len, said he never thought in They have faced the worst athletes has been essential which included the partici- military records reviewed to his career — or even in his that humanity has to throw throughout their recovery pation of openly gay service change the discharge charac- lifetime — that he would ever at them, and they decided not and rehabilitation. You’ve members. terization. see the repeal of the ban. to allow themselves to be de- been a vital source of en- The ban was because of The Defense Department is “I was tired of lying, tired fi ned by that act, but to be de- couragement and motiva- “fl awed logic” that claimed reviewing its policy on mili- of worrying if I would be fi ned by their actions follow- tion to them and that will the inclusion of gay and bi- tary service by openly trans- outed,” Gillott said. He was ing that act, their actions of be just as important as they sexual troops would erode the gender individuals. Defense fearful, he said, that the next getting up off that fl oor. I’ve compete in these games over warfi ghting capability of the Secretary Ash Carter is ex- phone call would be from the seen the blood, sweat, and the next few days,” he said. United States, Mabus said. pected to make an announce- commander ejecting him for tears they’ve gone through As a special surprise, the “And yet, the Navy, the ment later this year, a DoD being gay. to get here, and the profan- Golden Knights fl ew in a Marines, the Army, the spokesman said. “It was with Admiral Mul- ity. If you go to the physical plaque and had medically re- Air Force [and the] Coast DoD Pride presented a ci- len’s courage and leader- therapy room at Walter Reed, tired Sgt. 1st Class Howard Guard are the most power- vilian award to Army Under- ship and his personal belief there’s a lot of profanity,” he Sanborn, a former Golden ful forces in the world to- secretary Patrick J. Murphy, in us that I was able to serve said with a smile. Knights member and cur- day,” he added. “It shows a former U.S. representative my 24th and fi nal year in the “They do it with pride rent SOCOM athlete, present that a more diverse force is who was co-author of the leg- United States Air Force with and when they fall, their col- it to retired Army Gen. Fred a stronger force.” islation that repealed “Don’t honesty and integrity,” Gil- leagues and their loves ones Franks, a Vietnam and Des- As a result of the 2011 re- Ask, Don’t Tell.” lott said. pick them up and don’t let ert Storm veteran. 52 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24–30, 2016 MBRBG WWW.BROOKLYNDAILY.COM PUBLISHED BY CNG • 1 METROTECH CENTER NORTH • 10TH FLOOR • BROOKLYN, NY 11201 Ball’s in his court now: In the basketball opera “Bounce,” Aaron Ramsey plays Future, a player jealous of the main character’s meteoric rise to the top of the squad. Inset: Jonathan Kirkland, who plays lead Ike “The Flight” Harris, talks with creative director Grethe Barrett Holby and tenor Todd Wilander, who plays Coach Ellis. Will Ehrenreich Taking the shot Basketball opera centers on gun violence By Dennis Lynch with those lifestyles to change and focus it’s very ambitious to run around the full The performances at Paerdegat Park his show is a courtside drama. on what is best for the community and court and come back and sing operatically. will help the team polish “Bounce” before A sporty new opera will roll future.” I’ve never really had to do that before,” it starts traveling. Performing at public Tout on a basketball court in East “Bounce” follows Ike “The Flight” said Jonathan Kirkland, an opera singer courts around the country will bring the Flatbush this weekend. “Bounce,” playing Harris, a good kid and star athlete whose who played basketball in his youth. message directly to the young kids they at Paerdegat Park on June 25–27, follows jealous teammate — either on purpose or “Bounce” has been tailored to appeal want to reach, Holby said. a high school basketball star who gets by accident — gets him shot. Harris strug- to young, at-risk teens, who typically “There are basketball courts all over shot in the leg during a game at his local gles to physically rebound from the injury, do not spend a lot of their time at opera the country and we can perform wherever playground. The show has brought for- and to emotionally deal with being a literal halls. Basketball players dribble to hip- they are,” she said. “Basketball courts are ward local high schoolers to sing along- target of jealousy, while his team faces off hop and dance rhythms between each of like the modern town square — anyone side operatic professionals, play basket- against a number of opponents. the play’s “quarters,” and the classical can come and say ‘Hey, let’s play one on ball, and tell a cautionary tale that many The outcomes are staged, but the games belting Kirkland and others do uses relat- one or two on two,’ even if they don’t know local kids can relate to, said one of those are full of real action. Kids with the able American English, according to the the other players.” students. anti-violence group Gangsta’s Making show’s director. In addition to local students, Holby also “Kids are living these lives every day Astronomical Community Changes play “This shouldn’t alienate the audience, cast some community leaders, including — those in gangs or with those kinds of on Flight’s team, while students from the they won’t say ‘Oh I’m at an opera, let’s Councilman Jumaane Williams (D–East people, we need to put an end to kind of Business of Sports School in Manhattan get out of here,” said Grethe Barrett Holby. Flatbush), in supporting roles. stuff,” said Jacob Johnson, an aspiring make up the opposing squads. The players “One thing that’s so great about [Kirkland] “Bounce” at the basketball courts at actor at Northeastern Academy in East also sing — a challenging feat even for the is that he’s classically trained in opera but Paerdegat Park [E. 40th Street between Flatbush. “Hopefully some kids come out classically trained vocalist who plays the can sing like it’s not opera at all. He sings Foster Avenue and Farragut Road in East and see what this play is about — it can main character. like a god — but like a young American Flatbush, (212) 639–9675, www.ardeaarts. motivate kids and adults who associate “These are actual games we’re playing, basketball player would sing.” com/bounce]. June 25–27 at 6 pm. Free. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24-30, 2016 53 TOONING OUT Comic stars dogs of quiet desperation By Claire McCartney hese are stories of a dog’s life. A Red Hook cartoonist Twill launch his collection of short stories featuring hard-drink- ing dogs, cats, and other suburban Truth-tellers: Jarad Dawkins, Malcolm Brickhouse, and Alec Atkins make creatures with two events this week. up the metal band Unlocking The Truth. Photo by Jordan Rathkopf Artist Jon Allen will sign copies of his book “Ohio is For Sale” at new comic shop Mama Says Comics Rock Dropping the in Carroll Gardens on June 25, and read from the comics at Halyard’s bar in Gowanus on June 30. The book contains five tales about heavy metal a group of anthropomorphic — but misanthropic — animals living in Brooklyn teen thrash band a suburban dystopia. The contrast between the adorable characters and finally releases debut album their bleak outlook, as they wrestle with jobs, relationships, and occa- By Dennis Lynch when the band performed at sional literal demons, was influenced haos is no longer just a festivals South by Southwest, Matt Groening’s comic strip “Life in theory! Coachella, and Bonaroo, and Hell,” said Allen. C The trio of teens played on numerous television “There was something about the Cast on couch: Jon Allen’s comic book deals with a group of suburban animals who who make up Brooklyn thrash shows. But the quiet just meant spend their time drinking and watching television. Jon Allen way the characters suffered so much, metal band Unlocking the that the band members were but then they’re these cute, goofy friends and I would do to keep our- and Aaron Cockle, followed by a per- Truth released their much- hard at work, they said. rabbits, so you don’t expect it to be as selves entertained — feeling like that formance from local band the Dead anticipated debut album “Nothing has really changed heavy as it is until you really dig into town was the entire world, wanting Painters. “Chaos” last week, and are since the last time you heard it,” he said. to get out but having no idea where Summer Comics Kick-Off at currently on tour and doing from us, you’d be surprised, it’s Also, he said: “I think I’m just to go, and winding up just driving Mama Says Comics Rock [306 Court what they love — ripping blis- just died down,” said drummer channeling all the dumb cartoons I around and hanging out in parking St. between Sackett and Degraw tering solos and pounding out Jarad Dawkins, who spent his watched as a kid.” lots and diners all night.” streets in Carroll Gardens, (718) super-tight rhythms. But in school year studying music in The challenges his characters face The event on June 25 will feature 797–3463, www.mamasayscomics. May, when the three Crown a local public high school. come from his own experiences in two other artists, as well as free beer com]. June 25, 5–7:30 pm. Free. Heights teenagers chatted with “The band really slowed Waterbury, Connecticut, said Allen. from Brooklyn Brewery. The show “Ohio Is For Sale” book release this newspaper, they were still down because we had to deal “I grew up in a suburb of a on June 30 will feature readings from party at Halyard’s [406 Third Ave. trudging through the school with things with the record depressed manufacturing city,” he Allen and three other Brooklyn indie at Sixth street in Gowanus, (718) year and eager to get back on deal,” Atkins said. “We slowed said. “Most of the inspiration for the cartoonists: Dean Haspiel, who draws 532–8787, www.barhalyards.com]. the stage. down — but not completely comic comes from the dumb stuff my the comic Red Hook , Ellen Lindner, June 30 at 7 pm. Free. “It’s not fun, the normal life because we recorded the album — as in no shows and all that,” over the majority of last year.” frontman Malcolm Brickhouse Some of the time was occu- said. pied with legal wrangling. The “We just have to wait and band signed a $1.7 million con- Tales out of school deal with the pains of going tract with Sony, but realized through high school,” bassist that much of that money would By Lauren Gill teaching perfectionist. Alec Atkins said. be locked up unless “Chaos” his show will teach you a The teachers are on the clock The album is filled with sold more than 250,000 cop- lesson! during the play, which takes place the speedy metal that first ies — a feat only achieved by T A new play goes behind over the course of a school year, got the group viral attention three metal albums in 2015. So the blackboard, revealing the secret from September to June, within a during its sidewalk shows in the group relied on lawyers to lives of elementary school teach- decrepit teacher’s lounge that has no Times Square in 2014. The get them out of the deal. ers when they step away from the windows, a broken water cooler, and biggest difference is that the “It was a very long process, classroom. The director of “The less-than-desirable seating options, formerly-instrumental act now we hired O.J. [Simpson]’s law- Animals,” opening at Jack theater which the perfectionist teacher is on has Brickhouse growling grim yer,” Dawkins joked. in Clinton Hill on June 30, hopes a mission to revamp. A-plus: Gretchen Van Lente directs a play lyrics over each track. The album’s title refers to the show will change the way that Inside the educator getaway, the about teachers titled “The Animals,” To support the album, the the dizzying whirlwind of con- people think about educators. teachers share stories of the class- opening at Jack on June 30. rising high school sopho- tractual obligations, fame, and Photo by Louise Wateridge “There are a lot of people who room. Playwright Amina Henry mores have played shows in success they found themselves don’t think teachers are really peo- interviewed the cast members about resonate with real-life teachers. The Manhattan and Los Angeles, in. As draining as it was, these ple,” said Gretchen Van Lente, who their experiences in school, and theater is offering a special incentive and released videos for the guys are ready to get back lives in Boerum Hill and has taught based the teachers’ tales on the to draw them to the show — a $5 songs “Take Control” and on the road and in the studio, in classrooms throughout the city real-life stories. Van Lente said that discount for educators. “Monster.” The band has no Brickhouse said. for 15 years. “It would be awesome one scene is based on her life as a “We would love to hear what scheduled concerts in its home “I’m not trying to be back if people realized that they’re multi- youngster, when her teacher would teachers think about it,” she said. borough, but the members con- in school hanging out, blah faceted and have issues just like not let her leave to use the bathroom “The Animals” at Jack theater fidently predicted they would blah blah. I wanna be on tour,” everyone else.” during a spelling test and caused (505 Waverly Ave. between Fulton be on stage at Barclay’s Center he said. The play features five actors, her to pee her pants. Street and Atlantic Avenue in within the next three years. Unlocking the Truth’s album each taking on the role of a differ- The director hopes that “The Clinton Hill, www.jackny.org). 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LAW ENFORCEMENT & MILITARY DISCOUNTS 24-7 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24-30, 2016 55 SMOOTH MOVE! Greenpoint dad offers free ironing at bar By Ruth Brown on’t call it iron-ic. A Greenpoint dad will Dset up his Ikea ironing board at Williamsburg bar Pete’s Candy Store next month and do Get on up: The Kimoto Rooftop beer garden offers Asian-inspired eats, people’s ironing for free — a per- cocktails, and beer, along with stunning city views. Photo by Stefano Giovannini formance he insists is no joke, just a totally sincere way to practice a cherished pastime. “I love ironing, I really do,” It’s bottoms up! said James Hook, who works at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden when Bars with rooftop drinking he isn’t ironing for his three kids. “I feel in order to perfect it, I need by Carlo Bosticco quiri, and pina colada. It closes to bring it into a public forum — I ime to get high! early, but there is nothing wrong feel you need to have people judg- Summer is finally with some day-drinking! ing your work beyond your friends There, so it is time to Tom’s Coney Island at 1229 and family.” escape the sweaty commute by Boardwalk at Stillwell Avenue in Hook will wield his Black and heading to the roof. We have Coney Island, (718) 942–4200, Decker steam iron at the bar from compiled a list of the hottest www.tomsbrooklyn.com]. Mon– 9 pm to midnight every Tuesday Domestic god: James Hook wants to iron your clothes. He says he wears the lab coat rooftop bars in Brooklyn, where Sat, 8 am–5 pm; Sun, 8 am–7 because it makes people respect him more. Photo by Louise Wateridge night in July, straightening out as you can work on your tan or pm. much as the bar’s patrons can throw dry goes back to his childhood in un-ironed sheets like a barbarian. indulge the evening breeze at him during the allotted time. Kenya, where there were no clothes He finds no joy in pleated skirts, while sipping on a refreshing Raise the Roof He does not claim to be a expert, dryers so everyone spent a lot of however, which he says manage to boozy beverage. On the 25th floor of the Aloft but he says he knows his way time hanging out the washing and be both challenging and dull “in the Hotel sits the Kimoto Rooftop around rumpled linen — and hopes then ironing the wrinkly results. same way ‘Moby-Dick’ is.” Hip haven beer garden, with breathtak- to get even better by the end of the “Because everything was hung Beyond honing his hobby, Hook Six floors above the sidewalk ing views of Downtown and, “residency.” out to dry, ironing was a big part hopes the act will elevate an other- — and just above Williasmburg’s if you settle in the right spot, a “I consider myself a journey- of my domestic and social young wise mundane household task into Urban Outfitters — the sizzling breathtaking view of the Statue man-level ironer,” he said. “I’m life,” he said. a revered ritual — like a Japanese Israeli barbeque spot Esh offers of Liberty. As the beer gar- quite good, but not a professional These days, Hook says he loves tea ceremony — and allow him to views of the Williamsburg den moniker implies, it has an yet.” nothing more than getting hot and connect with those who offer up Bridge, the Manhattan skyline, indoor Zen rock garden and two The self-proclaimed “Iron Man” steamy with an Oxford shirt and their wrinkled slacks on a more and hipsters for streets around. dozen local and Japanese beers says his love of all things laun- would never dream of sleeping on Continued on page 58 The rooftop features a full — but the draw is the elegant menu, so you can enjoy the pork cocktails, especially the frothy ribs in smoked date syrup and signature bourbon drink “The thrice-cooked fries in the open Kimoto,” and the playful dishes air. And if you time it right you from chef Brian Tsao. The Kobe Bay Ridge starts Friday right! can groove to one of two resi- beef burger with white truffle dent DJs in action: DJ George oil is a highlight. By Dennis Lynch door screening of the Ben Stiller Costanza’s on the first Friday Kimoto Rooftop at 216 riday night’s all right for flick “Night at the Museum.” of each month, and DJ Soandso Duffield St. between Willoughby parties! The neighborhood’s most psy- and his psychedelic African Street and Fulton Street F Bay Ridge will kick off chedelic jam band, the Dead Ridge beats on the second Saturday. Downtown, (718) 858–8940, the first night of the first official Boys, will have an acoustic jam Esh at 98 N. Sixth St. between www.kimotorooftop.com. Open weekend of summer with an amaz- with a “special guest” at the Leif Berry Street and Wythe Avenue Mon–Thu, 4 pm–midnight, Fri, 4 ing array of activities. Bar (6725 Fifth Ave., between 67th in Williamsburg, (718) 387– pm–2 am, Sat, noon–2 am, Sun, Take off work early on Friday and Senator streets) starting at 9 0195, www.eshbrooklyn.com. noon–10 pm. because Bay Ridge’s first-ever pm on Friday. It is the perfect way Rooftop opens Mon–Fri at 4:30 Taste of Fifth Avenue festival to end your fun-filled night! pm, Sat–Sun at noon. Pizza park (Fifth Avenue between 73rd and For a Saturday night of song The Fornino’s location inside 83rd streets) starts at 6 pm. Eateries and violence, wander to Trinity Over the sea Brooklyn Bridge Park may only will line the sidewalks with food Lutheran Church (9020 Third Tom’s Restaurant in Prospect be on the second floor, but the options, and the street will be filled Ave. between 90th and 91st streets) Heights is a Brooklyn insti- spot comes with multiple ben- with carnival rides and a video at 7 pm. La Forza dell’Opera will tution, and its spin-off at the efits: a view of the Statue of game truck until 10 pm. perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s opera People’s Playground serves the Liberty and Lower Manhattan, While you stroll and sample “Eugene Onegin,” about a hero same hearty brunches and diner- an ideal sunset-gazing orienta- your way down the avenue, stop at who rejects a young woman and style meals. Tom’s Coney Island tion, and a special menu with Bay Ridge Pizza (7704 Fifth Ave. from earlier this month due to bad kills his best friend in a duel — a also has a rooftop — which may sandwiches, artisanal sodas and between 77th and 78th streets) at 7 weather. See how many slices these kind of Russian anti-“Hamilton.” only be on the second floor, but ice cream, in addition to the pm to catch Full Disclosure rock pizza-gobblers can stuff into their Tickets are $20. it is right on the Boardwalk, usual — and usually excellent an outdoor show in front of the gullets between 7:30 pm, when the Or sneak over to Schnitzel Haus which means that it is a prime — wood-fired pizza, as well as slice joint. contest starts, and 7:42 pm, when a (7319 Fifth Ave. between 73rd and spot to enjoy the sun and sweep- beer and wine. Then compare your pizza con- victor will be crowned. 74th streets) to catch Identity Theft ing views of sand and surf. Fornino At Brooklyn Bridge sumption against the professionals When the sun starts towards playing blues, classic rock, and Up on the roof, you can sam- Park’s Pier 6 [Furman Street at a few blocks away at the annual the horizon, head across the ‘hood more at 8 pm. Local acoustic solo- ple from a long list of frozen Atlantic Avenue, (718) 422–1107, pizza-eating contest at Rocco’s to the Narrows Botanical Garden ist Steve Triglianos will keep the concoctions, including a dozen www.fornino.com]. Open 10 Pizzeria (7818 Fifth Ave. between (Shore Road between Mackay fire burning in between sets with variations on the margarita, dai- am–midnight. 78th and 79th streets), postponed Place and 71st Street) for an out- upbeat tunes from the 1970s. 56 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24-30, 2016 24-7 SPORTS, BROOKLYN CY- FRI, JUNE 24 CLONES VS. HUDSON MUSIC, “AN EVACUATION VALLEY RENEGADES: MUSIC”: Keith Connolly Starting at $10. 6 pm. MCU and Tom Thayer premiere Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. their new work. $10 sug- 17th St. in Coney Island, gested donation. 8p m. (718) 449–8497], www. Issue Project Room [22 brooklyncyclones.com. Boerum Pl. at Livings- ton Street in Downtown, SUN, JUNE 26 (718) 330–0313], www.is- sueprojectroom.org. MIDWOOD MARDI GRAS: The 39th annual Midwood ART, “THE GLARE” OPEN- street fair, with face paint- ING RECEPTION: A group ing, rides, games, and lots exhibit of printmakers. of other goodies. Free. Free. 6–8 pm. New York Noon–6 pm. [Avenue M Art Residency and Studios between E. 13th Street (201 46th St. at Second Av- and Ocean Avenue in Mid- enue in Sunset Park), www. wood, (718) 376–0999], narsfoundation.org. www.middev.org/event/ PRIDE SHABBAT WEEKEND: mardigras2016. Welcome diversity within SMITH STREET SUNDAY our community. Free. 6:30 FUNDAY: An eight-block pm. Bay Ridge Jewish Now, you guys sing: Demi Lovato will bring the cool for the street fair with the food, summer when she takes the Barclays Center stage with Nick Center [8025 Fourth Ave. art, and crafts. Free. between 80th and 81st Noon–6 pm. [Smith Street Jonas on July 8. Associated Press / Rich Fury streets in Bay Ridge, (718) between Union and Ber- 836–3103], www.brjc.org. gen streets in Caroll Gar- ART, “FALSE DICHOTOMY” dens, (718) 852–0328], COMING SOON TO OPENING RECEPTION: smithstreetbk.com. In search of brains: The New York City Zombie Crawl will send An exhibition of fi ne art DANCE, “ANNIE ABUN- BARCLAYS CENTER printmaking that intersects the living dead lurching through the streets of Williamsburg DANTLY!”: AbunDance with technology. Free. 7–9 on June 26. Photo by Stefano Giovannini Academy of the Arts pres- pm. The Gowanus Studio ents a theatrical perfor- SAT, JUNE 25 WED, AUG 3 Space (166 Seventh St. mance featuring students SPORTS, PREMIER BOX- EVENT, HILLSONG CON- between Second and Third THEATER, “THE TEMPEST”: and performing artists, all ING CHAMPIONS: Avenues in Gowanus), SAT, JUNE 25 Smith Street Stage pres- of whom represent Brook- FERENCE 2016: A www.libbyclarke.com/ Keith “One Time” Thur- conference of Christian SERIOUSFUN MESSTIVAL: ents Shakespeare classic lyn in different ways. $45. falsedichotomy. man faces “Showtime” churches. $209. Times Kids can enjoy a fun, messy story of love, magic, and 6 pm. Kings Theatre (1027 THEATER, “THE GREAT revenge, all set on a mys- Flatbush Ave. between Shawn Porter. $49– TBA. camp day, with a 100-foot $500. 8 pm. AMERICAN CASKET zip line, a dunk tank, paint terious enchanted island. Beverly Road and Tilden COMPANY”: An immer- archery, human tie-dye Free. 7:30 pm. Carroll Park Avenue in Flatbush), www. THU, AUG 4 sive theater experience machine, and more. All (Smith Street between Car- kingstheatre.com. FRI, JULY 8 about good lives and good proceeds help kids with se- roll and President streets “CURIOUS WORLD”: Kids EVENT, HILLSONG CON- deaths, set among the in Carroll Gardens), www. can join Curious George MUSIC, DEMI LOVATO FERENCE 2016: A rious illnesses go to camp. AND NICK JONAS: tombs of Green-Wood Free. 9 am–3 pm. Breeze smithstreetstage.org. and friends for an immer- conference of Christian $40–$126. 7 pm. Cemetery. $75. 7 pm. Hill (450 Flatbush Ave. be- ART, PUPPETRY ARTS FESTI- sive learning experience. churches. $209. Times Green-Wood Cemetery tween Grand Army Plaza VAL OF BROOKLYN: Pup- Free. 10 am–5 pm. Brook- TBA. [Fifth Avenue and 25th and Empire Boulevard in petry Arts New York hosts lyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 SAT, JULY 9 Street in Greenwood Prospect Park), www.seri- its annual kid-friendly [Atlantic Avenue at Furman MUSIC, NEW EDITION Heights, (718) 210–3080], ousfunmesstival.com. celebration with an array Street in Brooklyn Heights, FRI, AUG 5 of puppet-making crafts, (718) 222–9939], www. AND KENNY ‘BABY- www.green-wood.com. DANCE, COVENANT BAL- EVENT, HILLSONG CON- games, prizes, and special brooklynbridgepark.org. FACE’ EDMONDS: MUSIC, THE METROPOLI- LET SHOWCASE AND FERENCE 2016: A guests including Star Wars $59–$150. 8 pm. TAN OPERA SUMMER RE- FUNDRAISER: Perfor- MARKET, FAD WEEKEND characters! Free. 11 am–3 conference of Christian CITAL SERIES: Free. 7 pm. mances, food, and raffl e MARKET AND FLEA: A pm. The Old Stone House churches. $209. Times Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier prizes. $20 ($10 kids, $5 pop-up fashion, art and THU, JULY 21 [336 Third St. between TBA. 1 (Furman Street at Old student performers). 11:30 design market. Free. 11 Fourth and Fifth avenues am–6 pm. Issue Project SPORTS, ROC NATION Fulton Street in Dumbo). am. St. Edmund School in Park Slope, (718) 768– Room [22 Boerum Pl. at SUMMER CLASSIC MUSIC, ¡CUBANISMO!: [1902 Avenue T in Sheep- TUE, AUG 9 3195], www.tuffytiger.org. Livingston Street in Down- With Afro-Cuban musi- shead Bay, (718) 648– CHARITY BASKETBALL town, (718) 330–0313], TALK, BEYOND SPORT cian Lemvo. Free. 7:30 pm. 9229], www.stedmunde- WORLD LANGUAGE FAM- GAME: $16–$155. 8 pm. www.issueprojectroom. UNITED 2016: A con- Prospect Park Band Shell lem.org. ILY FESTIVAL: A family- friendly celebration of org. versation about making [Prospect Park West and MUSIC, PHILADANCO: The SAT, JULY 22 Brooklyn’s diversity and NEW YORK CITY ZOM- sports more inclusive. Ninth Street in Park Slope, African-American dance immigrant heritage, with BIE CRAWL: The undead MUSIC, ONE AFRICA (718) 965–8900], www.bri- troupe performs as part of $495. 8 am. music, song, dance, and gather to party, play cartsmedia.org/cb. the Bric Celebrate Brook- MUSIC FEST: With Wiz- crafts. Free. 11 am–3 pm. games in McCarren Park, THEATER, “SONG OF MY- lyn! Festival. Free. 8 pm. kid, Davido, Diamond Brooklyn Public Library Bay and lurch through the THU, AUG 11 SELF”: A celebration of Prospect Park Band Shell Platnumz, Stonebwoy, Ridge (7223 Ridge Blvd. at streets. Zombie make- the poetry of Walt Whit- Flavour, and more. $65– MUSIC, BARBRA STRE- [Prospect Park West and 73rd Street in Bay Ridge). overs $10. Free. 4 pm. Bar man, the afterlife of great Ninth Street in Park Slope, $155. 7:30 pm. ISAND: $105–$615. 8 SPORTS, NEW YORK RED Matchless [557 Manhattan art, and the virtue of the (718) 965–8900], www.bri- pm. BULLS 5V5 TOURNA- Ave. at Driggs Avenue in spoken word. $20 ($15 in cartsmedia.org/cb. MENT: The professional Greenpoint, (718) 383– SAT, JULY 23 advance). 8 pm. The Old MUSIC, DUALCORE, SCHAF- soccer team hosts a public 5333], www.barmatchless. SAT, AUG 13 Stone House [336 Third St. EVENT, TAPPED — THE FER THE DARKLORD, 5v5 soccer tournament. com. between Fourth and Fifth ULTIMATE CRAFT MIKAL KHILL: $13. 8 pm. Bring your team or come FILM, JOHN TRAVOLTA MUSIC, BARBRA STRE- avenues in Park Slope, BEER FESTIVAL: $42. Littlefi eld [622 Degraw St. by yourself. Free. Noon–7 DOUBLE FEATURE: Obso- ISAND: $105–$615. 8 (718) 768–3195], theold- 12:30 pm and 5 pm. between Fourth and Fifth pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park lete Cinema presents “Per- pm. stonehouse.org. avenues in Gowanus, (718) Pier 2 [Enter at Furman fect” and “Staying Alive” COMEDY, “LITERATI”: A 855–3388], www.little- Street at Old Fulton Street — the sequel to “Saturday TUE, JULY 26 SUN, AUG 14 comedy show about the fi eldnyc.com. in Dumbo, (718) 222–9939]. Night Fever.” Free. 4 pm. MUSIC, G-EAZY AND greatest american novels THEATER, “NEWSPAPER Freddy’s Bar [627 Fifth MUSIC, PITBULL: With FAMILY DAY: Join NYC LOGIC: $40–$125. 7 never written. Hosted NINJA”: Artist Eckszoo- Ave. between 17th and Parks and Councilmem- pm. Prince Royce and Far- Colin O’Brien and Michael berante combinespup- ber Chaim Deutsch for a 18th streets in Greenwood ruko. $TBA. 7 pm. Wolf, with guests Julio Tor- petry, comedy, dance, fun-fi lled Family Day, with Heights, (718) 768–0131], res, John Reynolds, Tallie violence, and more in a a DJ, carnival games, and www.freddysbar.com. THU, JULY 28 Medel, and Matt Barats. show with all the props, other great family activi- WED, AUG 17 $8 ($6 in advance). 8 pm. costumes, and sets made MUSIC, LAURA PAUSINI: ties! Free. Noon to 4 pm. MUSIC, BLINK-182: $40– Union Hall [702 Union St. at of newspaper. $15. 9 pm. MON, JUNE 27 $75–$150. 8 pm. Homecrest Playground $75. 7 pm. Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Shooting Gallery Arts [E. 12th Street and Shore BALLET AND FUNDRAISER: (718) 638–4400], www. Annex [1208 Surf Ave. at Parkway in Sheepshead Covenant Ballet Junior THU, JULY 30 unionhallny.com. W. 12th Street in Coney Bay, (718) 965–8935], Company performs. $5. SAT, AUG 20 DANCE, BROOKLYN BAL- Island, (718) 372–5159], www.nycgovparks.org. call for time. Covenant SPORTS, SHOWTIME SPORTS, WWE NXT LET PRESENTS “FIRST www.coneyisland.com. BALLET AND FUNDRAISER: Ballet Studio [4119 Ave. CHAMPIONSHIP BOX- LOOK 2016”: A two-night MUSIC, COMIC TALES OF Members of Covenant Bal- T in Marine Park, (718) ING: Leo Santa Cruz vs. TAKEOVER — BACK festival of work by emerg- TRAGIC HEARBREAK: $5 let Junior Company will 891–6199], www.covenant- Carl Frampton. $45– TO BROOKLYN: $25– ing and established dance suggested donation. 10 perform with their classes. ballet.org. $399. 5 pm. 130. 7:30 pm. artists. $15. 8 pm. The pm. The Way Station [683 $20 ($5 kids). Noon. Ed- TALK, “FAMOUS NATHAN”: Actors Fund Arts Center Washington Ave. between munds Preparatory High A documentary about [160 Schermerhorn St. St. Marks Avenue and School [2474 Ocean Ave. at Nathan’s Famous frank- 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacifi c Street in Prospect Heights between Smith and Hoyt Prospect Place in Prospect Ave. T in Sheepshead Bay, furter company, followed (917) 618–6100, www.barclaysc enter.com. streets in Downtown, (718) Heights, (718) 627–4949], (718) 891–6199], www.cov- by a discussion with fi lm- 246–0146]. www.waystationbk.com. enantballet.org. Continued on page 58 24-7 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24-30, 2016 57 FRI, JULY 1 16 SPORTS, BROOKLYN CY- HOT SUMMER NIGHTS 20 CLONES VS. CONNECTI- CUT TIGERS: Starting Free Outdoor Concert Series JULY at $10. 7 pm. MCU Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th St. in Coney Island, (718) 449–8497], www.brooklyn- cyclones.com. Continued from page 57 Aquarium experience in THEATER, “ROCK ’N’ ROLL your neighborhood park! maker Lloyd Handwerker, RABBITS AND THE Open for all age. Free. 4–6 grandson of the founder. FREAKS TAKE BACK pm. Kaiser Park [Neptune Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn CONEY ISLAND”: A night Ave. and W. 27th Street Historical Society [128 Pier- of rock and roll sideshow in Coney Island, (718) repont St. at Clinton Street circus artistry. Featuring in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 965–8928], www.nycgov- The Stilette-Hoes, Jelly 222–4111], www.brooklyn- parks.org. Boy The Clown, Fibi Eye- history.org. MUSIC, RAY ABRAMS BIG walker, Velvet Crayon, and SPORTS, BROOKLYN CY- BAND: The 18-piece live more. $15. 10 pm. Shoot- CLONES VS. HUDSON jazz band, led by Don Ec- ing Gallery Arts Annex VALLEY RENEGADES: holes Conway, performs a [1208 Surf Ave. at W. 12th Starting at $10. 7 pm. MCU free outdoor show. Free. 6 Street in Coney Island, Park [1904 Surf Ave. at W. pm. Putnam Triangle Plaza (718) 372–5159], www.co- 17th St. in Coney Island, (Fulton Street at Grand Av- neyisland.com. (718) 449–8497], www. enue in Clinton Hill), fabal- brooklyncyclones.com. liance.org. SAT, JULY 2 JULY 2 8:00 PM COMEDY, “JOEL KIM LISA, ME, AND THE BEES: BOOSTER WILL DIE A bee-themed night of MUSIC, “SWINGIN’ INDE- THE GLENN CRYTZER ORCHESTRA ALONE”: Join the come- entertainment, with fi ddler PENDENCE DAY”: Dance With Special Guest Lindy Hoppers from the Syncopated City Dance Company! dian as he bravely holds a Lisa Gutkin, cookies from to the sounds of the Glenn pre-emptive wake for him- Erica’s Rugelach and Bak- Crytzer Orchestra, with self, only to be interrupted ing Company, a discussion special guest Lindy Hop- JULY 9 8:00 PM JULY 16 8:00 PM JULY 23 8:00 PM by his guardian angel of colony collapse disor- pers. Free. 8 pm. On Stage (Carly Rae Jepsen). $8 ($5 der, and a signing of the at Kingsborough [2001 Oriental Blvd. at Oxford DAVINA AND TAMMY MCCANN SVETLANA & THE in advance). 8 pm. Union book “A Spring Without Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Bees.” $20. 7 pm. Ethical Street in Manhattan Beach, THE VAGABONDS & THE SHARP DELANCEY SIX Avenue in Park Slope, (718) Culture Society (53 Pros- (718) 368–5596], www.on- RADWAY BIG BAND With Special Guest Tap Star 638–4400], www.union- pect Park West, between stageatkingsborough.org. Michela Marino Lerman! hallny.com. First and Second streets MUSIC, “THE ROB-A-LOU in Park Slope), www.bsec. BOLD SCHOOL ROCKA- org. BILLY SHOW”: $15. 9 TUES, JUNE 28 pm–1 am. Shooting Gallery BROOKLYN LOFT PARTY: A SPONSORED BY BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ERIC L. 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THURS, JUNE 30 Fourth and Fifth avenues in Bay Ridge, (646) 824– COMEDY, “DEEP-ER-NESS”: MUSIC, VIVIAN GREEN, Host Joe Zimmerman 5506], www.panys.org/br. GRANDWIZZARD THEO- presents his favorite co- SUMMER CELEBRATION: A DORE: The musicians medians, then sits them family party with music, perform as part of the down for a “deep talk” snacks, games, sports, free Summerstage series. Free. afterwards. $10 ($7 in ad- raffl es, prizes, and more. 7 pm. Herbert Von King vance). 8 pm. Union Hall Free. 4 pm. Cornerstone [702 Union St. at Fifth Av- Park (Marcy and Lafay- Church (Park) [Shore Rd. enue in Park Slope, (718) ette avenues in Bedford- and 83rd Street in Bay 638–4400], www.union- Stuyvesant). Ridge, (347) 668–7384], hallny.com. THEATER, “THE FEVER” BY www.cornerstonebayridge. MUSIC, ECO-MUSIC BIG 600 HIGHWAYMEN: View org. BAND: $25 ($20 in ad- an open rehearsal of the TARGET FIRST SATURDAY: vance). 8 pm. 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This isn’t Hook’s first wacky bar-based “I hope some part of this will be a cer- endeavour — he organized a dish-washing emonial aspect,” he said. “Hopefully this competition at the Diamond in May, a dinner will help momentarily guide our spirits to party at Le Gamin Cafe inspired by Russian something higher.” mystic Rasputin in 2014, and for years ran a But don’t expect a meaningful dialogue popular lecture series at Pete’s, which is also or existential musings on stainless steel ver- where he got married. sus ceramic soleplates during the sessions James Hook presents “Iron Man” at — Hook says he likes to iron to “a strong Pete’s Candy Store [709 Lorimer St. between propulsive beat” and plans to zone out listen- Richardson and Frost streets in Williamsburg, ing to wordless prog rock and transcendental (718) 302–3770, www.petescandystore.com]. 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WHAT A SPORT: Bensonhurster Anthony Furia, right, competes on “There’s hundreds of thou- “Beat the Booth” — a Mets trivia show set to air later this month on sands of guys that would trade anything to make that profes- SportsNet New York. Marc Levine sional debut and get no-hit,” he said. “So it’s a pretty awe- some experience that’s been a Mets super-fans set to long time coming.” He was hit by a pitch in his fi rst at-bat, which isn’t ex- appear on trivia show actly a grand opening, but did remind him of Jason Kendall, BY LAURA AMATO rules this year, and Padaetz the former Pirates catcher They’re stepping up to the and Furia taped their ap- who is fi fth on the all-time list plate. pearances on June 14. for being hit by pitches. Two Brooklynites will The game was a chance to “Jason Kendall was a war- showcase their Mets fandom test knowledge against the rior to me, and that’s how I’ve on SportsNet New York’s true authorities, Furia said. always been, just been a glad- “Beat the Booth with Gary “They’re the best of the iator on the ball fi eld, giving and Howie” later this month. best, and to face off against up my body for the team,” Ser- Andrew Padaetz of Ma- them, I thought, it would be gakis said. rine Park and Anthony Fu- an awesome experience. Hav- In his senior year at Ohio ria of Bensonhurst will each ing so much knowledge of the State, he was hit by 17 pitches, appear on an episode of the Mets, I thought I would give the second-most in the Big 10. trivia show, facing off against it a crack.” Sergakis, a 23rd round Mets broadcasters Gary Co- Padaetz and Furia were, draft pick, wants to be a spark hen and Howie Rose in a test of course, anxious to prove plug to the Cyclones in the of their allegedly encyclope- their allegiance by answer- image of Red Sox second base- dic knowledge of the Amaz- ing questions correctly, but man and most-valuable player ins. One contestant is ready they also made sure that winner Dustin Pedroia. to unleash a half-century of their outfi ts drove the point “I play the game like him, THROWING HOME: Cyclones infi elder Nick Sergakis is hoping to make accumulated trivia, he said. home — Padaetz sported a just a total dirtbag,” he said. Brooklyn his second home this summer as he settles into his profes- “I just turned 50 a couple custom-made jersey to the “There’s no bigger compli- sional baseball career. Brooklyn Cyclones of months ago, and it’s just taping and Furia donned ment to me than when I hear a lifetime of knowledge I’ve Yoenis Cespedes-esque arm somebody call me a dirtbag big masher. Little did I know “This is probably the cool- been able to collect,” Padaetz bands. on the ball fi eld. I think that’s I was going to be a 5-foot-8 in- est park that I have ever had said. “I’ve been playing a “I think that for any- awesome.” fi elder.” the pleasure of playing in,” game since I was a little kid one that tries out and goes His game is like Pedroia’s, Sergakis played at second Sergakis said. “Just every- that lists all the players and through the process, you but his favorite player grow- base for the Clones, but coach thing going on. I’ve played their statistics and how they want to show a little bit of ing up was not similar at all. Tom Gamboa has options in some good ballparks just are on defense and offense. your fandom,” Furia said “This shaped the player I with the versatile Buckeye. as far as surface and how it’s Therefore, you’re able to get of his clothing choice. “And am now and also hurt my ca- Baseball America listed him kept — I played in TD Amer- a lot of knowledge about play- I wear my fandom on my reer, but I was a huge Mark as the best Big 10 defensive itrade this spring — but ers.” sleeves, literally. It was just McGwire fan,” Sergakis said third baseman. there’s nothing like having a This is the second year to show how die-hard of a of the slugger who crushed In Sunday’s 2–1 win over coaster going on in the back- the network has aired “Beat Mets fan I am. You want to go 583 career home runs. “I Tri-City, Sergakis fi elded the ground, music playing all the the Booth,” but it is the fi rst out there and just show that was a left-handed hitter, and fi nal out and threw the ball time, beach, fi reworks during time producers have allowed you can represent your fans when I was 9, 10 years old, I to Darryl Knight at fi rst for the game. It’s just an awesome fans to audition as individu- in a great light.” wanted to be like Mark, so Brooklyn’s fi rst win in nine experience, and I’m so happy als. Last year, fans had to Between the two of them, I switched to the right side, months. And it happened in that this is where I get to play compete as pairs and the rule Padaetz and Furia have thinking that I was going to front of the home fans at MCU ball, especially since the fans sidelined Padaetz and Furia. been to more than 200 Mets grow up and be a big dude, Park. are so good here.” But the network changed the Continued on page 63 M BR B DTG COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24-30, 2016 61 Brooklyn athletes clean up at awards BY LAURA AMATO The city honored top Brook- lyn high-school athletes during its annual Wingate PHOTO FINISH: Cyclones fi rst baseman Darryl Knight readies for the Awards at the Brooklyn Mar- catch as a Staten Island Yankee tries to beat out the throw. riott on June 17. The event Photo by Jordan Rathkopf honors the top seniors in each sport the league offers and gives the city’s best athletes one fi nal opportunity to put a Cyclones open metaphorical cherry on their respective careers. The Public Schools Ath- letic League recognized 15 season with Brooklyn athletes. “I was pretty excited,” said Medgar Evers athlete Shayla Broughton, who was honored for both indoor and outdoor marathon games track. “I mean, it’s a really big deal. I was just excited that Staten Island 3 inning, the Cyclones were they had decided to honor me Cyclones 2 sent down in order against like that.” June 17 at MCU Park Claudio Custodio, who Shamorie Ponds was per- A POND THAT NEVER DRIES UP: Thomas Jefferson basketball star Opening Day turned into pitched three innings to get haps the most recognizable Shamorie Ponds picked up one last honor before wrapping up his high- Groundhog Day as the Cy- the win. name — he led Thomas Jeffer- school career with a Wingate Award on June 17. File photo by Ken Maldonado clones offense scored two son Campus to its fi rst basket- runs in a 20-inning loss to the Staten Island 2 ball championship since 1954 during the regular season St. John’s commit had been hated Staten Island Yankees. Cyclones 1 earlier this year. and 84.62 percent in the post- at the United States Olympic “This refl ects last year all June 18 at Staten Island Ponds averaged 28.46 season. Training Center in Colorado over again,” said Cyclones The Cyclones were no-hit points, 6.69 rebounds and 5.62 “He’s left a legacy, and he’s Springs, Colo., earlier in the skipper Tom Gamboa. “Great by the hated Staten Island assists in 13 regular-season really had a great career,” week, working out with the pitching. I mean we ran eight Yankees in a 2–1, 10-inning games, and he didn’t miss a Jefferson coach Lawrence USA Basketball Men’s U-18 pitchers out there that really loss in Staten Island on Sat- beat once playoffs began ei- “Bud” Pollard said. “He’s won National Team and was still did a great job, and our of- urday night. At least it didn’t ther, averaging 26.14 per game his whole career. You couldn’t traveling when the league fense bordered somewhere take 20 innings. and improving his free-throw write a better story for him.” doled out the awards. Ponds tonight between hopeless and “Right out of the gate to game — Ponds shot 78.30 per- Ponds, however, was un- didn’t make the team’s fi nal inept.” play 30 innings in two days, cent from the charity stripe able to attend the event. The Continued on page 63 The squads each scored a the guys are beaten down,” pair of runs in the fi rst four manager Tom Gamboa said. innings, but offense was “The hitters, you could see tough to come by after that. everybody pressing. They’re As the strikeouts and zeroes taking the good strikes and Loughlin hoops comes up short piled up, the Cyclones pitch- swinging at the balls in the ing staff was terrifi c. After dirt, which is what happens BY LAURA AMATO big-time moments, playing to Gabriel Llanes gave up two when you press.” The Bishop Loughlin boys bas- the reaction of the crowd as he runs in fi ve innings, Taylor Brooklyn actually scored ketball team does not enjoy drained a handful of late-game Henry, Nicco Blank, Joseph in the fi rst inning as Enman- losing — even when a game jumpers to help Loughlin take Zanghi, and Gabriel Feliz all uel Zabala was hit by a pitch, doesn’t really mean much. a 71–70 lead with a little more pitched two shutout innings. moved to second on a walk, The Lions fell 74–71 to St. than a minute to play. Alejandro Castro and Adrian advanced to third on a force Raymond’s in the Entertain- Nowell enjoyed playing in Almeida worked a scoreless out, and scored on a Drew er’s Basketball Classic — an front of friends and family, but inning apiece. In the 18th in- Finley wild pitch. In the sec- exhibition that does not af- there was also pressure to per- ning, with no more pitchers ond, Nick Sergakis was hit fect Catholic league rankings form. to use, Gamboa called on in- by a pitch but was stranded — at Rucker Park on June 20. The point guard has picked fi elder Franklin Correa to at second. He was the last Cy- The much-hyped game lived up the nickname “Mr. NYC,” pitch. clone to reach base. up to expectations as the two and the moniker weighs heav- “We literally went down Josh Roeder entered the squads — league rivals during ily on Nowell whenever he the bench asking guys who game for the Evil Empire of the regular season — battled catches the ball. He wants to had pitched before they had the New York-Penn League down to the fi nal buzzer. That represent his city, but that’s signed, and we had two,” in the seventh inning and didn’t mean, however, that sometimes easier said than Gamboa said. struck out 10 of the 12 Cy- Bishop Loughlin, or its star done. Infi elder Dionis Paulino clones he faced, including the point guard Markquis Now- HOME COOKING: Bishop Loughlin At just 5-foot-8, he isn’t tow- came in to pitch the 20th in- fi rst eight in a row. ell, were happy with the way point guard Markquis Nowell drains ering over anyone else, and it ning. He walked the fi rst two Because of a depleted things ended. a basket against St. Raymond’s isn’t easy for him to impose hitters so wildly that pitch- bullpen, Gamboa called on “They know my game, during the team’s June 20 loss at his will on opponents when ing coach Billy Bryk went to Adrian Almeida to pitch the and they know our game as a Rucker Park. Photo by Robert Thomas he’s driving the lane. So Now- the mound to talk to Paulino. 10th. With one out, Almeida team,” Nowell said. “They got ell relies on his ball-handling After a third-straight hit Dalton Blaser and walked the win and that’s tough.” showcase his skills in front of skills to create separation, walk, Ricardo Ferreira’s sac- Josh Thomas-Dotson. Kane He had been looking for- a standing-room-only crowd. giving him the half-second he rifi ce fl y gave the Yankees a Sweeney hit a single through ward to the game, anxious to The junior hit his stride in Continued on page 63 3–2 lead. In the bottom of the Continued on page 63 62 COURIER LIFE, JUNE 24-30, 2016 DTM BR B G athletic scholarship. He’s anxious to WINGATE use this latest honor as a building CYCLONES block both on and off the fi eld, deter- Continued from page 62 Continued from page 62 mined to make his presence known cut, but as far as his coach was con- at the next level as soon as possible. the hole between third and short to cerned, even being invited was a big- “Guys at my school have won score Blaser with the winning run. time accomplishment. this award before. BJ Lopez won “The reason he’s been in extended “I think he’s established himself this award, and he’s playing pro ball [spring training] for three years is be- as one of the elite players and one of now,” Chavez said. “It’s all meant a cause he’s got real good stuff and he the top guards in the country,” Pol- lot to me. Playing baseball made me can’t fi nd home plate,” Gamboa said. lard said. “He’s matched or even out- grow as a person, it made me mature “You’ll never see a time we would played those guys. He’s showed that a lot.” ever put anybody on with him on the he belongs there — it’s no accident.” Their high-school careers may be mound because we’re hoping he can Many athletes at the event worked over, but the best is yet to come for throw strikes to begin with.” their entire high-school careers to the Brooklyn athletes. They’ve al- win a Wingate Award. ready conquered New York City, and Cyclones 2 Marcus Chavez didn’t lead Grand now the stars are ready to take the Tri-City 1 Photo by Jordan Rathkopf Street Campus to a championship college world by storm. June 19 at MCU Park THE LOOOONG BALL: After the team played this spring, but he considered a Win- “I defi nitely want to succeed as The Cyclones are winless no longer! 56 innings in its fi rst four games, Tom Gam- gate Award a fair replacement. The much as I can,” Broughton said. “My Jay Jabs’ two-run single in the bottom boa is predicting it’s just gonna be one of catcher, who hit a team-leading .560 goal is to get to the Olympics after of the seventh provided all the offense those seasons. this season, will head to the Univer- college, so I’m looking forward to Brooklyn needed in a 2–1 win at MCU sity of Michigan next year on a full whatever comes next.” Park on June 19. ning, Gamboa called on infi elder Santo “We got the most out of the mini- Marte to pitch. With runners on sec- mum today,” manager Tom Gamboa ond and third and two outs, Daz Cam- said. “We only got fi ve hits, but fortu- eron, son of former Met outfi elder Mike expects to lead his squad to victories, nately three of them came in a row.” Cameron, broke the tie with a two-run LOUGHLIN and watching the Ravens hit the go- The Cyclones offense, which scored single in the 17th. Stephen Wrenn fol- ahead layup with only seconds on the three runs in 30 innings against Staten lowed with a two-run blast to give the Continued from page 62 clock was painful for Nowell. Island, continued to struggle early, go- ValleyCats a seemingly insurmount- needs to sink a shot or dish it off to a It’s a feeling he’s planning on us- ing scoreless in the fi rst six innings. able 10–6 lead. teammate. ing for motivation. Bishop Lough- The ValleyCats pushed a run across Three consecutive Cyclones sin- “This is a great city,” Nowell said. lin and Nowell will be back on the against Alejandro Castro in the sev- gles, however, cut the lead to 10–7 in the “They always supported me, and ev- Rucker court several times this sum- enth. Carmen Benedetti and Alex De bottom of the inning. Rojas grounded erybody from the city knows I’m go- mer, and the squad is determined to Goti started things with consecutive back to the pitcher, but Ramirez stum- ing to do my best to play for them.” make sure recent history doesn’t re- singles and Randy Cesar’s sacrifi ce bled and made a wild throw to fi rst as He fi nished with a team-high 22 peat itself. bunt put them in scoring position with the error cut the lead to 10–8. With run- points, but he was the fi rst to admit “I’m very competitive,” Nowell one out. Chuckie Robinson’s single ners on fi rst and third with one out, that he didn’t have his best game said. “We’re going to get them next scored Benedetti and moved De Goti Zabala hit a grounder to short which against St. Raymond’s. He regularly time. We’ve just got to focus up.” to third. scored a run. Cyclone center fi elder Jacob Zanon Tri-City intentionally walked Zanon led off with a single in the seventh and to pitch to Brandon Brosher, who had advanced to third when Enmanuel Za- already struck out twice though he en- Such moments inspired both men bala singled to left on a well executed tered the game in the 13th inning. He TRIVIA to audition for “Beat the Booth,” and hit-and-run. took a 1–2 pitch down the middle to end no matter what happens on the show, With third baseman Jay Jabs at the the game. Continued from page 61 it’s those moments that will keep plate, Zabala stole second. Jabs then games. They’ve witnessed World Se- them cheering for this team. singled to right to score both runners Cyclones 8 ries championships and World Series “I have a picture of myself — I and give the Cyclones a 2–1 lead. Jabs Tri-City 3 losses. They’ve got favorite in-game must have been maybe or 2 or 3 years had struckout in his previous at-bat, June 21 at MCU Park moments and memories that will old — and I’m in a stroller and there’s but he more than made up for it. After four one-run games to begin stick with them forever. this Mets fanny pack on top of the “The adjustment I made was to not the season, the Cardiac Cyclones de- Padaetz cites the ’86 champion- stroller,” Padaetz said. “I almost had get to two strikes, especially with two feated Tri-City 8–3 on June 21 at MCU ship, which he watched at his sister’s no choice — being a Yankee fan is runners in scoring position because I Park. house in Bay Ridge, as his favorite. easy, being a Mets fan builds charac- would see that curve ball again, and “Each day I look at the scores of the Furia, on the other hand, remembers ter in my opinion.” I didn’t let myself get to two strikes,” other teams when I get the stats and I the fi nal game at Shea Stadium with Their episodes of “Beat the Booth” Jabs said. “And I was just trying to laugh when I see 9–2, 7–1, 4–1, normal his father, walking away after the air June 28 and June 30 at 10:30 pm, put the ball to the right side no matter baseball games,” Tom Gamboa said. game ended with the man who fi rst immediately following Mets Post what to get that run in.” The Cyclones loaded the bases with introduced him to the team. Game on SportsNet New York. two outs in the seventh. On a 2–2 pitch, Tri-City 10 Colby Woodmansee singled off Fram- Cyclones 9 ber Valdez to give Brooklyn a 5–3 lead. June 20 at MCU Park “I was down and he threw me a good The Cyclones lose but they don’t curveball and I fouled it off, I did what go down easily. The Marathon Mets I needed to do with that,” said Wood- lost 10–9 in 17 innings to Tri-City on mansee recounting the at-bat. “He June 20 at MCU Park. The game took tried to come back with it again and six hours and fi ve minutes to complete missed it. He shook off the next pitch, and fi nished just ahead of the New and when I hit, I knew he was going to York-Penn League curfew. Brooklyn try to blow it by me, so I knew a fast- has played 56 innings in its fi rst four ball’s coming in my head, and I sat on games. it and drove it.” “This just might be one of these kind The fun continued as Dan Rizzie of years where this just keeps happen- doubled down the line in left to score ing,” manager Tom Gamboa said. Darryl Knight. When Ronnie Daw- The bullpens dominated as the son misplayed the ball in left, Wood- squads battled for control. Tri-City mansee scored to make it 7–3. Then pitcher Carlos Sierra was the unsung Gene Cone hit a grounder to second, hero of the game, pitching six shutout which was mishandled by Rodrigo IN THE HOT SEAT: Marine Parker Andrew Padaetz, left, puts his knowledge to the test. innings of one-hit ball. Ayarza as Rizzie scored to give Brook- Marc Levine As the game entered the 16th in- lyn an 8–3 lead. 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