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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260–2500 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2012 Serving Brownstone Brooklyn and Williamsburg AWP/14 pages • Vol. 35, No. 25 • June 22–28, 2012 • FREE PAYING THE TOLL Toll Brothers to build hotel, condos at Bridge Park By Aaron Short The Brooklyn Paper Toll Brothers, the country’s largest developer of luxury homes, will con- struct a $295-million hotel and condominium complex at the foot of Brook- lyn Bridge Park, Mayor Bloomberg announced on Tuesday. The Pennsylvania-based home-build- ers won a highly competitive design contest to erect a 10-story, 200-room hotel and a 159-unit residential development at the foot of Pier 1 after Brook-

Photo by Bryan Bruchman lyn Bridge Park Development Corpo- Seven-year-old Luna Danger Milligan — yes, that’s her real mid- ration board members overwhelmingly dle name! — searches for clues after a thief stole her family’s approved the plan. bird statue. Mayor Bloomberg hailed the decision as a “vote of confidence in Brook- lyn and its future as a great place to live, work, and visit.” “This project will ensure that the thousands of New Yorkers and tour- On the case ists who visit Brooklyn Bridge Park Photo provided by Brothers Toll See TOLL on page 3 Toll Brothers won a bid to build a hotel and condominium complex at Pier 1, inside Brooklyn Bridge Park. Move over Nancy Drew, Slope’s Luna Danger hunts a ‘birdlar’

By Natalie O’Neill That is until Yang discovered a The Brooklyn Paper rusty thigh-high statue of a bird — Bird watchers A birdbrained bandit stole a metal a one-of-a-kind lawn ornament made sculpture of a heron from a Park Slope of found objects she bought at a yard Goose advocates bust out cameras family’s garden — and now there’s a sale in Maine eight years ago — had 7-year-old sleuth trying to crack the vanished from its perch. By Sydney Lupkin GooseWatch have changed They claim the slaughters case with the help of her mom. Yang was stunned by the disap- for The Brooklyn Paper strategy in their second year take place without proper trans- The mystery began when 13th Street pearance of her pointy-beaked friend David Karopkin and his crew attempting to save geese from parency and say Brooklynites resident Amy Yang returned home on when a neighbor said she had spotted are actually happy when they federal exterminators, going are shockingly unaware of the the afternoon of June 7 and spotted a man who looked like a construction see goose poop in the morn- from interventionists intent on executions — which the US a trail of sand leading from her yard worker in his 30s lugging the sculpture ing in East River State Park — disrupting goose roundups to Department of Agriculture to the sidewalk. down the street at around noon. it’s a sign the football-shaped wildlife watchdogs with cam- conducts to lessen the risk of

“I didn’t think anything of it; I That’s when Yang, her son Mars, Photo by Elizabeth Graham waterfowl have survived an- eras hoping to sway public opin- collisions between birds and thought my son had been playing,” and her daughter Luna sprang into David Karopkin, founder of Goosewatch NYC, hopes to other day. ion and end the killings once planes. she said. See SLEUTH on page 11 stop goose exterminations through documentation. Karopkin and his group and for all. See GEESE on page 11 Late last call for Jay-Z’s Barclays bar By Natalie O’Neill until 2 am at the posh lounge. “There is no better home for [it],” to allow “luxury” vendors such as the Slope resident Steve Ettinger. stadium quali- The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn-born superstar plans Jay-Z said last week. 40/40 Club to sell booze until 2 am af- “Barclays withheld information — fies as a venue to launch a Kings County version of But frustrated neighbors claim Bar- ter gaining the endorsement of Com- and violated the letter and the spirit of that requires Rap mogul Jay-Z will open a sprawl- his popular Manhattan venue the 40/40 clays Center operators evaded man- munity Board 6 . the law,” Ettinger said. “They should only a single li- ing, high-end sports bar inside the Bar- Club inside the new Nets arena, com- datory public review by applying for By avoiding mention of the late last be held accountable.” quor license even clays Center — but neighbors have 99 plete with a 350-seat restaurant and a a single liquor license for the entire call at high-end clubs and private suites, Barclays Center spokeswoman though it will house multiple booze problems with a plan to serve booze space for events. arena — and only revealing their plan the arena avoided scrutiny, said Park Mandy Gutmann said the 18,200-seat See JAY-Z on page 11 Water ﬁ ght Parents: Popped balloons a real playground menace By Eli Rosenberg exa Orr, who brings her young The Brooklyn Paper daughter and baby son to the tot Big kids with water balloons lot in the park’s southwest cor- have turned a Prospect Park ner. “Since my daughter started tot lot into a choking hazard crawling, I couldn’t believe all for toddlers, say concerned of the junk on the ground.” Brooklyn parents. The fenced-off section It’s not the water for little tykes is just a frac- fights that are the tion of the playground’s problem, it’s the lit- total real estate, but a tle bits of latex that sprinkling water sculp- litter the recreation ture makes it appealing area for rug rats at for kids well beyond the the Vanderbilt Play- posted age limit of 5. Photo by Elizabeth Graham ground afterward — But that water sculp- and the children and ture has turned the play parents who refuse to area into the frontline for When you’re hot... clean up the mess, according to water-balloon battles — and par- worried moms and dads. ents with young children say

Giana, a Yorkshire terrier, shows off her favorite hot dog brand for the second annual “It always makes me nervous there must be a better place for Photo by Stefano Giovannini Pet Day on the Coney Island Boardwalk on June 16. Along with the costume contest, as a mom to see these little pieces the splash fights. Abby Wolfson fears her 10-month-old baby Calliope will pets and owners were treated to free rides on Deno’s Wonder Wheel. of balloons everywhere,” said Al- See BALLOONS on page 11 try to eat broken water balloons. Slope bike lanes roll on THE WAR ON BRUNCH City no longer dragging feet on new path plans

By Natalie O’Neill Park-side lane brewed. The Brooklyn Paper The long-planned traffic-calming The city is rolling out a pair of new MEAN scheme pleases cyclists who say the in- Park Slope bike lanes after hitting the frastructure is one more sign the pro- brakes on the paths last year amid the Streets tected Prospect Park West viaduct is controversy over the Prospect Park West here to stay. Photo by Stefano Giovannini cycling route. The battle for Brooklyn’s byways The proposed lanes on 14th and 15th On June 21, the Department of streets have also earned support from

Photo by Bess Adler Transportation will unveil a plan for Park West — sixteen months after the neighbors, who say the paths give bik- Park Slope cyclists will soon two new bike paths — running east agency abruptly scrubbed a public meet- ers a straight-shot route from Gowanus Skip the mimosa get new bike paths on 14th on 14th Street and west on 15th Street ing to present the same roadway pro- to Prospect Park and help slow speed- and 15th streets. between Third Avenue and Prospect posal while a lawsuit over the nearby See BIKES on page 11 Councilmen introduce bill to end brunch war, but drinking ban stays Waterfront stuck in park By Aaron Short lyn after community leaders and city The Brooklyn Paper inspectors launched a 21-day offensive A treaty to end the War on Brunch against scofflaw restaurants. City won’t promise to ﬁ nish two N. Brooklyn parks is on the table — but Sunday morning The new bill would change city laws diners will need to wait until noon be- to let restaurants open their sidewalk By Aaron Short terfront recreation areas will never ma- estimate when both projects would be fore they order mimosas. cafes before noon during the week’s The Brooklyn Paper terialize. complete and citing budget constraints Councilmen Steve Levin (D–Green- brunch apex — but it would have no City officials will not vow to build Two top Bloomberg aides deflected as the cause of the delays. Photo by Stefano Giovannini point) and Dan Garodnick (D–Manhat- impact on a state law that prohibits res- two stalled North Brooklyn parks be- multiple questions from councilmem- “We don’t have a bottomless pit of This stretch of waterfront is tan) introduced a much-anticipated bill taurants from serving alcohol before fore Mayor Bloomberg’s term runs out, bers over the future of Bushwick Inlet money — right now it’s just not possi- supposed to become Bushwick last Wednesday to allow outdoor din- noon on Sundays. adding to fears in Greenpoint and Wil- Park and a planned open space at 65 ble to acquire property,” said Parks As- Inlet Park, but city officials say ing on Sundays starting at 10 am in an Levin says his proposed law will liamsburg that the long-promised wa- Commercial St. last week, refusing to See PARKS on page 11 they can’t afford to build it. attempt to bring peace to North Brook- See BRUNCH on page 11 2 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 June 22–28, 2012

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Register your child now Let there be stoplight! for a fun and fulfilling summer of music! Williamsburg activists wait 22 years for a semaphore

By Aaron Short ficult to cross if you’re go- The Brooklyn Paper ing alone — you don’t know Summer Programs for Kids Talk about a long wait for which way to look.” a stoplight. Department of Transpor- Williamsburg residents re- tation officials say they in- July 9 to August 24 joiced when the city installed stalled the light — which is a traffic light at the intersec- equipped with a countdown tion of Woodpoint Road and clock giving pedestrians 13 Withers Street last week — seconds to cross Woodpoint Register 22 years after neighbors first Road — after conducting a • PRIVATE INSTRUCTION requested it. study at the intersection in Children 6 years old and up develop their love February following a request Today! “We’re really excited, of music with instrumental and voice lessons. by Community Board 1. we’ve been fighting for an Politicians said it was time extra light,” said Community to tame the corner. • WORLD DRUMMING FOR KIDS Board 1 member Tish Cian- “Woodpoint and Withers is ciotta. “We’re meeting peo- a very dangerous spot and it’s Children ages 6 to 9 explore the world as they ple in the street, and they’re only become more dangerous discover the rhythms and traditions of many saying ‘Thank god!’ ” as our community grows,” cultures. Cianciotta, her husband, Photo provided by Eric Radezky Assemblyman Joe Lentol (center) and Guido and Tish Cianciotta are thrilled said Assemblyman Joe Lentol Guido, and members of the (D–Greenpoint), who wrote Withers Street Block Asso- that the city finally installed a traffic light at Woodpoint Road — 20 years after • JUNIOR ROCK WEEK they requested it. letters endorsing the light. ciation started pestering the “This will provide for safer Students ages 7 to 11 play with seasoned For tuition and city to slow motorists at the streets for everyone.” professionals in a week of fun learning busy corner in 1992 — but of- 2010 Census data proved the ulation skyrocketed 45.8 per- residents, cross Woodpoint financial aid details But the Cianciottas aren’t and rocking. ficials swatted down their re- area has experienced a pop- cent to 3,318 people. In an- Road regularly to shop at a done fighting for pedestrian quests, nixing a 2008 push for ulation surge and now needs other plot between Manhattan Bravo Supermarket on the safety yet. The couple wants call the Registrar at traffic calming even though a streets that are friendlier for Avenue and Humboldt, Rich- corner, Cianciotta said. another traffic light on Hum- • MUSIC ADVENTURES FESTIVAL 718.622.3300. police cadet died in a motor- pedestrians. ardson, and Devoe streets, the “When Guido and I go boldt and Withers streets — cycle accident a block away In one 15-block stretch be- number of residents rose 18.7 to the supermarket, Guido a semaphore they have been Children ages 18 months to 4 years experience three years earlier. tween Humboldt Street and percent to 2,645 people. would have to look to the right requesting since 1983. an exciting week of singing, dancing, instrument Cianciotta says she fi- Metropolitan, Meeker, and Those newcomers, along and I would have to look to “That’s still in the works,” playing, and learning about music. www.bqcm.org nally swayed the city after Kingsland avenues, the pop- with longtime neighborhood the left,” she said. “It’s dif- Cianciotta said. • MUSICWORKS WEEKEND from the State Liquor Author- party and a dental school Kids and families discover the joy of music in ity — claiming when it’s open graduation — and that she workshops like Inside the Band, Songbuilding, it clogs streets with traffic, only served alcohol at two — Storyhearing, Music at the Movies, and more! Party crashers closes too late, and serves a Cinco de Mayo bash and underage drinkers. an employee party. “A few nights ago, they Back in the aughts, when Fourth avenue event space takes heat had a party for teenagers, some of the rowdier parties Come to the Conservatory this summer! and they were drinking in took place, Hernandez said 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 By Danielle Furfaro the streets,” said Gerald Si- she subleased the space to for The Brooklyn Paper ciliano, who says he could other promoters. But she ad- A private party space ac- come around to support the mits some celebrations got a cused by neighbors of bring- business so long as Hernan- little out of control under her ing unreasonable noise, tri- dez takes neighbors’ con- watch, such as a last-minute ple-parked cars, and unsavory cerns into consideration. memorial party for a correc- characters to Fourth Avenue Community Board 6 dis- tions officer. may open as a bar and res- trict manager Craig Ham- “I opened the doors and taurant — and critical locals merman said he has heard there were 1,500 people in are already giving the plan a handful of complaint about and out of here,” said Her- bad reviews. noise and rowdiness at Gar- nandez. “If I had that to do Kitty Hernandez is trying field’s, including one incident over again, I’d be more or- to convert Garfield’s from in which a partier allegedly ganized about it.” a party venue into a proper sat on a neighbor’s car and Garfield’s isn’t without its hurled a bottle of Courvoisier fans — Hernandez has col- pub and eatery with a full- Photo by Danielle Furfaro time liquor license after five Kitty Hernandez, the owner of Garfield’s on Fourth cognac at the man’s door. lected more than 100 signa- years of hosting first com- Avenue, hopes to turn her party venue into a restau- “These are just the kind of tures from supporters who munions, birthday parties, rant and bar — but neighbors have their doubts. quality of life issues that one back the planned bar and and other events with tem- doesn’t want to hear about,” restaurant, and a handful porary permits near the cor- Hammerman said. of neighborhood businesses ner of Garfield Place. ing for the kids. I want to But skeptical neighbors Hernandez claims that have written letters of en- “We’re hoping to have have movie nights and kara- say the venue on the border in the past year, most of the dorsement. CB6 will vote on brunch and a piano bar. oke,” Hernandez said. “I’ve of Gowanus and Park Slope parties were family-oriented the liquor license application There will be stroller park- got a beautiful plan.” shouldn’t get a rubber stamp — including a 90th birthday this month.

ation of a bike lane on Bay Ridge Parkway last year and FREE HDTV has criticized the city’s at- Ridge pedal push tempts to put bike lanes on 1 major avenues. His campaign spokes- DELIVERY State Senate hopeful wants more lanes man Ray Riley blasted Gou- nardes’s lane plan. 1 By Will Bredderman lyn on his two-wheeler and nue route only leads bikers to “Where would he like to ON NEW PURCHASES OF HDTVS $695 & UP The Brooklyn Paper wishes that Bay Ridge’s sparse Windsor Terrace and Prospect install bike lanes to make this OFFER EXPIRES 7/8/12 State Senate candidate An- bicycle routes were linked to Park South, he claims. work — Third, Fourth, or drew Gounardes wants to see trendier, bike-friendly Park Improving Bay Ridge’s bi- Fifth avenue?” Riley said, re- more bicycles in Bay Ridge — Slope, Cobble Hill, or Pros- cycle access would help busi- Photo by Elizabeth Graham ferring to the neighborhood’s setting the wheels in motion pect Heights. nesses, the candidate said. Andrew Gounardes busiest boulevards. for a showdown with Republi- “I’d like to see the bike “People could come here Business leaders also can state Sen. Marty Golden, lanes that are better connected to go to a restaurant or a bar,” portation data and levels of flatlined Gounardes’s bike who opposes bike travel on to the larger network,” Gou- said Gounardes. community support before dreams. major thoroughfares. nardes said, pointing out that Yet the Eagle Scout he would make a single sug- “People getting dressed 46” LED 1080p HDTV Gounardes, an attorney and the area’s two main bike lanes slammed on the brakes when gestion for Golden’s district, up and riding a bike to go VI#%@C$ member of Community Board on Shore and Colonial roads asked to speculate on where which includes Dyker Heights, to dinner?” said Fifth Ave- 10’s Traffic and Transporta- barely link to the Seventh Av- bike lanes should be placed, Bensonhurst, Manhattan nue Business Improvement X6T '&((& tion Committee, says he regu- enue route that feeds into Sun- claiming that he would need Beach, and Marine Park. District president Jim Clark. SALE... larly cruises Southern Brook- set Park. But the Seventh Ave- to gauge Department of Trans- Golden fought the cre- “I just can’t see it.” 15% OFF struction jobs at the site, plan- ture development projects. who cast the lone vote against ners say. “I have been against hous- the plan. “Today’s vote by the TOLL... 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he was missing $5 and his MetroCard, he said. Cops said they found the Cops: Musician mugged by pot smokers cash in the pocket of a man who had entered a cell with no money. The robbers took $2,732 Baltic Street at 10 pm, and 94TH PRECINCT Testy texts Purse swipe out of the victim’s wallet and Police arrested a suspect A fast crook grabbed a returned later to discover it Crooked Greenpoint–Northside left the studio. POLICE BLOTTER accused of stealing a wom- woman’s purse on Livings- had vanished. A jerk stole a woman’s A gun-toting thief threat- Bicycle phone an’s iPhone while she was ton Street on June 13. Police say they happened backpack containing her ened and robbed a 22-year- to spot a man relieving him- money on Flatbush Avenue A cycling crook stole Find more online every Wednesday at composing a text message The victim told po- old man inside his Berry self in public — and realized on June 8. a phone from another cy- BrooklynPaper.com/blotter on Bushwick Avenue on lice she was near Boerum Street music studio on June he was carrying the victim’s The 25-year-old victim clist on Roebling Street on June 16. Place at 3:40 pm when the 16 after they smoked pot to- valuables. told cops she was at Atlan- June 10. The woman was near Mau- thief grabbed her purse and gether. police documents. rimer Street on June 12. tic Avenue at 7 pm when a The victim was riding jer Street at 2:20 pm when the fled. Cheever perp The victim invited a fiend She handed over her purse, The driver told police he jerk approached her from be- near Metropolitan Avenue perp grabbed her right arm A bandit robbed a man’s to his studio near N. Fifth and the crook told her not to parked his limo near Noble Chain pain hind and took her backpack, at 10:05 pm when the fiend and snatched the phone from Cheever Place home on Street to listen to music and alert police because he knows Street at 4:42 pm and went A crook offered to clean which contained $30. approached him, pushed him her hands, she told police. June 18, taking electron- smoke a “joint” at 11:15 pm, where she lives. to play soccer, leaving the a woman’s necklace on Ful- into traffic, and snatched his ics and more than $1,000 in Bested by he told cops. The pal brought Laptop lost keys in the back seat. Phone strike ton Street on June 14 — phone. When he returned an hour A thug struck a man in then swiped it when she re- jewelry. A cunning thief stole two accomplices and they A thief smashed the win- The victim told police that nearly $2,000 worth of elec- hung out together until the iTerror dow of a car parked on N. later, the ride was gone. the face with a metal object, fused. stole his phone, and shattered The victim told police she he left his home between tronics from a store in the At- victim stood up to get a pack A robber punched a Fifth Street on June 16 and Kane and Degraw streets lantic Terminal Mall through of cigarettes. That’s when one woman and stole her iPhone stole a computer, camera, 90TH PRECINCT his car window on S. Fifth was near Pearl Street at 1:45 pm when a man offered to at 8:30 am and returned at an elaborate ruse on June 12, of the guests asked the vic- and cash outside of her Mas- and books. Street on June 11. Southside–Bushwick clean her necklace. 7:30 that evening to find his police reported. tim what he was carrying in peth Avenue apartment on The driver parked his car The victim was near Keap “I can clean your chain for front door busted. Representatives from the his pockets. June 11. near Berry Street at 2 am, but Bad bite Street at 9:30 pm when the you,” he said, according to a He lost a $380 Samsung Best Buy on Atlantic Avenue The man refused to an- The victim was entering when he returned 10 hours A violent villain struck a jerk knocked the phone out of police report. laptop, a $1,200 Dell laptop, a told cops that a man opened swer, so the ringleader lifted her building near Woodpoint later, his rear window was woman in the head with a his hand, he told cops. The woman refused, but $700 iPad, and jewelry worth up a credit card account with, his shirt and flashed a sil- Road at 1:45 am when the thug broken and his backpack and hairbrush and bit her hand But when the man picked the crook removed the chain $1,100, cops said. what turned out to be, a fake ver gun, saying, “Empty your punched her in the face. belongings ere gone. on Bushwick Avenue on June his phone up, the crook clob- bered his chin with a metal anyway and ran away. — Colin Mixson North Carolina driver’s li- pockets or I’ll blow your f--- “Don’t scream! Give me 16, cops said. iPunch object and grabbed the phone. cense on June 5, purchasing --- face off!” the victim told your money and your phone,” The 24-year-old victim Wallet caper Two thieves beat up a man The thug then smashed the $1,980 worth of goods be- police. the perp said, according to told police she got into an ar- A pickpocket stole a wom- 88TH PRECINCT tween then and June 12. and stole his phone on Leon- gument with the 18-year-old man’s rear window and an’s wallet inside of a Fulton Fort Greene–Clinton Hill ard Street on June 11. fled. Police arrested a suspect assailant near Montrose Ave- Street store on June 16. Three’s a crowd when he returned to the store The victim told police that nue at 2 am. That’s when the Affordable Family Dentistry Plasma plunder The shopper told police A trio intimidated a kid on June 12. he was near Meserole Avenue thug struck her head and face she entered the store at Bridge at 5:55 pm when the perps A thief stole a TV and on DeKalb Avenue on June — Eli Rosenberg in modern pleasant surroundings with a wooden brush handle computer from a Metropol- Street at 3:30 pm. When she approached him. 11 — but didn’t take any- and bit her hand. itan Avenue apartment on left 30 minutes later, she re- State of the Art Sterilization (autoclave) That’s when one punched thing, police said. 68TH PRECINCT Cops arrested two sus- June 11. alized her wallet was miss- Emergencies treated promptly him and took his phone and The 13-year-old vic- pects. The tenant left his apart- ing from her purse. Bay Ridge–Dyker Heights Special care for children & anxious patients wallet from his hand. tim told cops the men sur- ment near Olive Street at 1 WE NOW ACCEPT OXFORD Pool party — Daniel Bush rounded him at Clermont Mousing around iStolen pm, but when he returned • Tooth Bleaching (whitening) A thug smacked a pool Street at 8:45 am. A jerk jimmied his way • Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Facings & Inlays, Bonding A crook stole an iPad and stick over a man’s head in- at 11:45 pm, his front door 78TH PRECINCT “Run your pockets,” one into a Battery Avenue apart- Crowns & Bridges (Capping) phone from a car parked on N. side a Manhattan Avenue bo- was ajar, his lock was bro- said, before they all split for ment on June 14 and made off • Painless, Non-Surgical Gum Treatment Ninth Street on June 12. ken, and his stuff was miss- Park Slope • Root Canal • Extractions • Dentures • Cleanings dega on June 11. fear of getting caught. with $1,500 in jewelry — in- • Implant Dentistry • Fillings (tooth colored) The driver said he parked The victim told police he ing, he told police. Wheely lame Cops arrested three sus- cluding a $100 Mickey Mouse • Stereo headphones • Analgesia (Sweet air) his car near Roebling Street was in the bodega between Bicycle thief A thief snatched a purse pects that morning. pendant, police say. at 7:20 am, but when he re- Dr. Jeffrey M. Kramer McKibbin and Boerum A crook stole a 10-year-old containing some electronics The victim reported that turned five hours later, his Skater haters 544 Court Street, Carroll Gardens streets at 2:50 pm when he boy’s bicycle on Keap Street from a cyclist riding her bike her son was the last one out electronics were missing. on Park Place on June 15. Two jerks robbed a teen- of her apartment between 624-5554 U 624-7055 got into an argument with on June 17. ager who was riding his skate- Town Car taken the jerk over a pool game. A witness told police she The 26-year-old victim 89th and 90th streets at Convenient Office Hours & Ample Parking told police she was biking board home on Willoughby 11:15 am. and insurance plans accommodated A thief stole a Lincoln During the tiff, the fiend saw the perp approach the Avenue on June 12 — tak- Town Car parked on Lo- struck the man’s head with victim near Broadway at 8:10 near Sixth Avenue at 12:45 When she returned at pm when a man grabbed her ing his board and $20. 6:30 pm, her door was wide his stick. pm, and snatch the bicycle The 14-year-old told The brute fled down away from the boy’s grasp handbag from the basket of open and her valuables were her bike. cops he was near Adelphi gone. Rev. Mother Coretta Boerum Street and emer- before fleeing on Broadway. Street on his way home at gency workers took the vic- — Aaron Short He then jumped in a blue Shop-drop sedan and sped toward Grand 9:05 pm when the crooks tim to Woodhull Hospital. robbed him. A cowardly creep tried to Miracle Testimony Army Plaza — making off Ordained Minister & Faith Healer Laptops taken 84TH PRECINCT with an electronic reading Metro attack swipe the purse of a woman My name working in an 86th Street gift A thief stole two comput- Brooklyn Heights– device and iPhone inside Are you sick and in pain? Rev. Coretta guarantees is Felecia A crook continued the as- shop on June 17 — but fled to heal you in the name of God. Are you tired of Brown. ers from a Montrose Avenue DUMBO–Boerum Hill– her bag. sault on Metro PCS locations apartment on June 12. the second the would-be vic- promises that others have failed you? Mother My friends let me tell Downtown Kicks nicked around the city, this time hit- tim confronted him. you how Rev. Coretta The tenants left their Coretta has the power to help you now in the ﬁrst Stick up A crook smashed the win- ting a store on Myrtle Ave- The woman said she that helped me. I was apartment between Gra- nue on June 13. hour of the ﬁrst call or visit. Do you need healing, sick and the pain had ham Avenue and Humboldt Four knife-wielding thugs dow of a car parked on Ber- she was in New Gift Shop be- gen Street on June 16 — and Representatives from the Good luck, love, marriage, a good job? With prayer me down. Someone Street at 11 am, but when he robbed a man on Livingston tween Fourth and Fifth av- had put an evil curse swiped the owner’s fancy store between Ryerson Street Rev. Coretta will bless you. Rev. Coretta will remove returned four hours later, the Street early on June 12 — tak- enues at 8:30 pm when she on me to break up shoes. and Grand Avenue told offi- all evil, bad luck, any and all curses put on to you by computers were missing. ing off with his wallet. saw the pitiful perp trying my marriage. I was The victim said he was The 23-year-old victim cials the man walked in with to take her bag off a hook at jealous enemies. Call or come for a free blessing. losing my mind. I iHit near Boerum Place at 3:30 told cops he parked his brown a semi-automatic pistol at the back of the store. Do not let the devil follow you in your footsteps. Call had nothing but bad 6:30 pm and demanded ev- luck. I called Mother A teen stole a 12-year-old am when one of the crooks 2009 Acura near Fifth Ave- But when she stepped up to for help NOW. You’ll be blessed the day you did. Rev. boy’s iPod on Devoe Street flashed a knife and demanded nue at 11:45 pm, then came erything in the register. The him, the lily-livered loser let Coretta and was worker gave him $600 and Mother Coretta will stop any and all legal matters. helped the same on June 11. he hand over his wallet. back the next day at 8:20 am. go of the loot and ran. Rev. Coretta has very powerful lucky numbers, day. The curse was The victim was near Judge The terrified pedestrian That’s when he discovered his he fled. iRob broken and I now complied, and the thugs right passenger’s-side win- lucky days and lucky hands. Rev. Mother Coretta’s Street at 11:50 am when the Sliced A robber snatched a wom- help is free by donation. (LUCKY NUMBERS) have good luck and a thief approached. fled. dow was shattered — and a A knife-wielding lunatic shield of God around pair of Nike Airs valued at an’s iPhone from her hand me. Thank The Lord “Give me the iPod or I’ll Bergen burglary sliced a man on Washington $900 and iPod gone. and fled after a brief strug- Healing and Blessings by phone call for Rev. Mother hit you,” the adolescent de- Thieves stole two laptops Park on June 6. gle on 81st Street on June Coretta. manded. The boy handed it from a Bergen Street home Uneasy rider The 22-year-old victim 12, cops report. 1-706-790-6777 over and the perp ran through on June 8. A quick-moving thief told cops he was at DeKalb The victim told police that Cooper Park. The occupant said she left stole a motorcycle on Ster- Avenue at 10 pm when a man she was holding her phone the apartment between Third ling Place on June 16. cut his face with a box-cutter and was between Sixth and and Fourth avenues at 7:45 The 32-year-old vic- for no apparent reason. Seventh avenues at 3:15 pm am. When she returned at tim told cops he parked his TCB-why? when the creep came up 3 pm, the computers were gray 2007 Suzuki motor- An employee at a Flatbush behind her and grabbed the missing. bike near Fifth Avenue at 6 Avenue candy store bashed gadget. Macy’s mayhem am, then came back around a co-worker with a cooking The victim pulled back, 2:40 pm and discovered it pan during an argument on but the perp yanked harder, A crook stole an expen- was gone. then fled toward Sixth Av- sive pair of sunglasses from June 17, cops said. Train pain A 22-year-old employee enue with the device in Weeknight the Macy’s store on the Ful- hand. ton Mall on June 13 — and Cops say a crook stole a at the TCBY yogurt store in punched the security guard cellphone from a straphanger the Atlantic Center Mall told Nothing gained Service Changes who tried to stop him. on at the Grand Army Plaza police she was in a tiff with A thug knocked a Bay A security guard at the de- stop on June 16. a co-worker at 11 am when Ridge woman to the ground partment store between Law- The 34-year-old victim the perp struck her. and stole her purse on Colo- rence and Bridge streets told told cops he was riding a Busted nial Road on June 11 — not police that he saw the crook Manhattan-bound 3 train Cops arrested a man who realizing that the bag was pocket the shades at 4 pm. at 3:10 pm when it stopped they say tried to burglarize empty except for the vic- pulled into the station. tim’s keys and ID. The guard confronted him, a house on DeKalb Avenue but thief punched him in The thief then grabbed an on June 12. The victim told police that June 25 through 29 the face and ran out of the iPhone from the victim’s hand A witness told cops he saw she was near 89th Street at store. and dashed off the train be- a man climb onto the fire es- 8:10 pm when somebody fore the doors closed, po- cape of an apartment near came up from behind her, 10PM to 5AM Oy-Phone lice say. shoved her to the pavement, A thief swiped a man’s iP- Carlton Avenue, and smash Cops arrested a 38-year- a window. and ripped off her purse — hone at the Bergen Street F old suspect the same day. itself valued at just $15. train station on June 13. Police arrested a man five Hog gone blocks away who they say was Luckily for her, the jerk No trains in both directions between The straphanger said he dropped the bag. was waiting for a Manhattan- A jerk swiped a pricey carrying tools that could have 34 St-Penn Station and: bound train at 3:30 pm when motorcycle on Union Street helped him break in. Apple plucked the crook took his cellphone between March 12 and June Never safe A crook took a lady’s iP- t4PVUI'FSSZ station and fled the station. 14. A man being held at the hone as she was on Eighth Av- Car break-in The 37-year-old victim 88th Precinct station on Clas- enue, heading to her Sunset told cops he parked his or- son Avenue refused to curb Park home, on June 11. t"UMBOUJD"W#BSDMBZT$US station A crook swiped a $5,000 ange 2009 KTM motorcy- his behavior, despite the fact The victim said she was ring from a car on Front cle near Sixth Avenue, left that he was behind bars, steal- talking on her phone near Street sometime overnight it for about three months, ing $5 from another man on 62nd Street at 8:35 pm when on June 13. "$& trains provide alternate service. then discovered the $7,000 June 11, police said. the perp ran up from behind The car owner said he ride gone. The 52-year-old victim her and swiped the device parked the vehicle near Wash- — Natalie O’Neill told cops he was sleeping from her hand. The thief then ingston Street at 11 pm on inside a cell at the precinct hurried away toward Ninth t"$&BMPOH"WFOVF June 13. When he returned 76TH PRECINCT near DeKalb Avenue from Avenue. the next day at 1 pm, the front 1:35 to 7 am. When he woke, — Will Bredderman tJO#SPPLMZOBOE-PXFS.BOIBUUBO passenger-side window was Carroll Gardens–Cobble broken and a precious ring Hill–Red Hook was missing. Steal and ditch service is suspended. Mac attack Two crooks snatched a For Those Special A thief stole a laptop from woman’s iPhone on a Queens- 'SFFTIVUUMFCVTFTSVOUPGSPNTUBUJPOTBU4U 4U a Livingston Street dorm bound G train on June 17. Occasions In Your Life room on June 12. The straphanger told po- BOE4U The student told police he lice that she was on the train left his dorm between Court when it pulled in to the Car- and Clinton streets at 12:50 roll Street station at 2:30 am. t#*35)%":4 Our FASTRACK subway maintenance program pm. 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The victim told police that EPFWFSZUIJOHQPTTJCMFUPIFMQZPVHFUUPZPVSEFTUJOBUJPOTBGFMZ Police strongly advise he was near Mill Street at BOEFBTJMZ'PSVQEBUFEJOGPSNBUJPOPOUIJTBOEPUIFSVQDPNJOH drivers not to leave money 4:20 am when the woman or valuables behind in their punched him and a male For Over 99 Years '"453"$,XPSL MPPLGPSTUBUJPOQPTUFST WJTJUNUBJOGPUPTJHO cars. accomplice beat him with a VQGPSGSFFFNBJMPSUFYUNFTTBHFBMFSUT PSDBMM Yoga misstep baseball bat. SATNICK’S A thief stole a bookbag In the act FINE JEWELRY from a Saint Marks Place Cops cuffed a 48-year-old & WATCHES yoga studio on June 13 while man for allegedly stealing a the victim was exercising. woman’s purse from her car 187 State Street The victim told police that on June 15 — and they say (between Court & Boerum) he left the bag on a hook at they only caught him because the studio near Third Ave- they spotted him urinating 718-852-1421 nue before going to exercise in public. Open: Tues-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Sat 11am-5pm at 4:30 pm. When he returned The victim told police that Watch & Jewelry Restoration On Premises! an hour later, the backpack she left her purse and wallet 2012 Metropolitan Transportation Authority was no longer there. in her car on Nevins Street June 22–28, 2012 The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 5

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Photo by Steve Solomonson val game. Pazos loaded the Yankees dug their own grave. scoreless innings in the solo shot in the third — the their three-game series Cyclones top prospect Brandon Nimmo (right) high-fives teammate Cole bases on two walks and a Sidearm slinger Tyler Vander- Cyclones Opening Day first of just two Yankees hits against the Hudson Valley Frenzel after a reliever for the reviled Staten Island Yankees walked in the squib single before tossing heiden closed the game with a victory over the hated in their home opener. Renegades. winning run in the eighth inning of the season opener at MCU Park. four straight balls, allowing lights-out ninth inning where Staten Island Yankees. The Yankees put up six — with Noah Garabedian New kids on the mic Baby hitters club College students try to ﬁ ll Warner Fusselle’s shoes Youthful Clones prepare for season By Eli Rosenberg By Alfred Ng also be heard on the air at going to Cyclones games covering soccer, baseball, The Brooklyn Paper for The Brooklyn Paper 89.5 FM, Seton Hall’s ra- when I was younger, ever and basketball games at Seton The Boys of Summer are back — and The rookies are going dio station. since their inaugural season. Hall, including a couple of this year, they really are just boys. to be telling you about the “Warner was doing the It’s kind of a second home in Big East tournaments at Mad- The Brooklyn Cyclones took to the field rookies. work of at least three men the summer. To have the op- ison Square Garden. Courtesy Cyclones Brooklyn on Monday against the much-loathed Staten The Brooklyn Cyclones, during his years as the voice portunity to broadcast their CP: I’ve done a lot of Vincent Coughlin Island Yankees — the team that ousted them the borough’s beloved Sin- of the Cyclones,” said team games is an honor. sports talk shows that air in last year’s New York–Penn League Play- gle-A Boys of Summer, are general manager Steve Co- weekly, so I’ve got both on-air offs — with one of the youngest squads in hen. “Based on Warner’s af- What did you think of performing a one-eighty in Warner Fusselle? and radio experience. the franchise history, sporting an average the broadcast booth this sea- finity for helping up-and- age barely older than 21, and with eight VC: There’s no replacing Break down your an- son, putting together a team coming broadcasters get teenagers on the roster. him, but I feel the three of nouncing style for us: of fresh-faced college kids to started in the business, we “One of my youngest sons is way older — thought this was a perfect us together are very experi- VC: Aside from just giv- take over for grizzled veteran enced at a young age, and that these are my grandsons, not even my sons Warner Fusselle, who passed match.” ing statistics or just discuss- anymore!” said Coach Rich Donnelly. But actions — or should we are able to give a perfor- ing what just happened, I away earlier this month. mance as great as one War- The players are so young that they don’t The three new tykes on we say play-by-play calls — like to go deeper into their even get his late 1990s baseball references, speak louder than words. ner would want us to. background, like what col- the team are all students at DR: I think his legacy will such as when he evokes former Red Sox star That’s why we had to catch lege they went to, or their his- Nomar Garciaparra by first name only.

Seton Hall University in New Photo by Steve Solomonson up with the three announcers last forever, nobody knew the tory. I don’t just talk about Jersey, where they did time Cyclones better and nobody “I was telling one guy the other day about Slugger Brandon Nimmo is only 19. and get an earful of what’s what’s going on in the game, Courtesy Cyclones Brooklyn broadcasting games played knew the area better. how it was a pleasure to coach Nomar and by powerhouse basketballers, to come: I give a clear picture of what’s David Rind [he was like,] ‘Nomar who?’ They don’t CP: He painted a very taking place. can’t stand side by side in the room with- the Seton Hall Pirates. Still, What does the Cyclones nice picture of what’s go- know, so you gotta be careful!” their combined years on the team mean to you? DR: I try to bring out all The team has high hopes for young tal- out touching the other side!” ing on, and he was great at the little quirks of the game Plawecki, a catcher, is almost a veteran planet don’t add up to Fus- Vincent Coughlin: I’ve what he did. ents, such as 2011 first-round pick Brandon selle’s age at the time of his been following the Cyclones that people can’t see, in a very Nimmo and infield prospect Phillip Evans, after playing for three years at Purdue, where death. for a few years now. A lot of What makes you think conversational way. both 19, and Donnelly expects some fire he won 2012 Big Ten player of the year. Sitting in the catbird seat great players have been on you can call a Cyclones CP: I’m very technical on the mound from youthful hurlers Luis Coach Donnelly hopes to spread some of for home games this season this team, and it means a lot game? when it comes to the game. Mateo, 22, and Luis Cessa, 20. the wisdom he’s gained in his 40-plus years in will be Vincent Coughlin and to have this opportunity. VC: I’m the assistant I’m quick to get the call and The young Clones are pumped to be in baseball to the sprightly young players around Chris Paizis, both 21, while David Rind: I like that it’s sports director at Seton Hall’s to get the calls right. I think Brooklyn — especially since for some, it’s him — and some life lessons, too. David Rind, 22, will hit the associated with the Mets, and radio station, and I’ve been a lot of broadcasters forget their first taste of New York City. “There are two kinds of players, those road with the team to broad- New York’s great baseball doing this for two years. I that the audience can’t see “It’s been different — I’ve had to get that are humble and those that are about to cast away games. tradition. I think the team cover a lot of their sports, what’s going on, so it’s im- used to the subway, get used to all the peo- be,” said Donnelly. “A lot of these kids have All games will be heard is a big part of Brooklyn’s and I’m an analyst for their portant that you have a pas- ple around all the time,” said the Wyoming- never experienced failure in their lives. I online at www.BrooklynCy- community. sports talk shows. sion for what’s going on the Courtesy Cyclones Brooklyn born Nimmo, who is rooming with fellow tell them, ‘Tighten up your chinstrap, be- clones.com. Road games can Chris Paizis: I grew up DR: I’ve spent four years field. Chris Paizis first-round pick Kevin Plawecki, 21. “We cause this is big-boy ball here!’ ”

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who don’t quite know who their federal legis- Your guide to lators are. The race to replace Ed Towns • Cementing the new district lines was de- layed because of parti- Jeffries and Barron battle for sprawling central Brooklyn district san infighting in Albany, primary day By Daniel Bush and several other southern Brooklyn Fort Greene) or Councilman Charles though the victor will face Repub- sending candidates into The Brooklyn Paper neighborhoods — will be going to Barron (D–Canarsie). lican and Green Party opponents date military and over- a tizzy. Many opponents By Daniel Bush Residents represented by Rep. the polls on June 26 to decide who Since the district is dominated in November. The Brooklyn Paper seas voters. in tight congressional and Ed Towns — whose expansive dis- will succeed the retiring 30-year in- by registered Democrats, the pri- Here’s The Brooklyn Paper’s • At the same time, Al- U.S. Senate races started Yes, primary day is re- trict was redrawn earlier this year to cumbent on the Democratic ticket: mary winner is widely expected to handy cheat sheet to help you at bany remapped all assem- campaigning earlier than ally taking place on June include Coney Island, Mill Basin, Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (D– win in the general election, even the polls: – Daniel Bush 26 — and it’s ever before, and some be- going to be a The gan campaigning not re- mess at the Explainer ally knowing how big, Hakeem Charles The Campaign or how small, their dis- polls. Here’s • Jeffries declared his candidacy in January why: tricts were. Jeffries Barron bly, state senate and con- • Former full-time • Elected to the City and Barron quickly followed suit, setting the • The state moved the To find out who you stage for a competitive three-way primary with September primary back gressional lines to jive with are voting for, and to attorney. Elected to Council in 2001. the 77-year-old Towns before the incumbent an- three months to comply population shifts outlined learn if your polling sta- the state Assembly in • Former Black Pan- nounced his retirement in April. with a new federal law in the census, so there are tion has changed, visit 2006. ther. designed to accommo- many Brooklyn residents www.elections.ny.gov. • Passed legislation • Married to state • Jeffries was endorsed by powerful unions to reform the NYPD’s Assemblywoman Inez and elected officials, cementing his frontrunner controversial stop-and- Barron. status, but Towns evened the scales by endors- frisk policy. • Staunch opponent ing Barron, an outspoken critic of Israel and fan • Raised more than of Walmart moving into of both Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe — $750,000 for his con- the borough. who fought white-minority rule in Africa — and 80% gressional campaign and boasted that al- • Raised $50,000 — but most of it came Libyan dictator Moammar Khadafy. most 80 percent of the donations were less from a personal loan. • Jewish leaders have repeatedly rallied against SOLD than $100. • Age 51, lives in East New York. Barron, calling him a “hate monger and anti- • Age 41, lives in Prospect Heights. Semite.” Smackdown on the waterfront Nydia Velazquez faces three contenders for her seat in Congress

By Aaron Short Rep Nydia Velazquez (D–Brook- mist Dan O’Connor. Martinez and O’Connor are new- The Brooklyn Paper lyn Heights) will retain her seat, or Velazquez and Dilan have de- comers hoping to tip the scales in Brooklynites along the water- if the sprawling district will go to cades-long careers in public ser- the four-way race. front from Williamsburg to Sun- Councilman Erik Dilan (D–Bush- vice and have clashed repeatedly Here’s a brief synopsis to help set Park will cast their ballots on wick), District Leader George Mar- on the campaign trail over their re- you in the ballot booth: June 26 to decide whether 10-term tinez (D–Sunset Park), or econo- cords and progressive credentials. – Aaron Short

Nydia Erik Dilan Dan George Velazquez • Three-term O’Connor Martinez • First Puerto Rican Councilman, elected • Political neo- • Sunset Park Dis- woman elected to the in 2001. phyte, consulted trict Leader House of Representatives. Took • Chair of City with financial institutions in • Occupy Wall Street orga- LIVE LARGE AT THE MAYNARD office in 1992. Council’s housing and build- China and worked for an eco- nizer. • Got her start as a special assistant ings committee. nomic think tank in Hong • Adjunct political science pro- to Rep Ed Towns (D–Fort Greene) • Former member of city school Kong. fessor at Pace University. New co-ops for $290K in Crown Heights in 1983 and served in City Coun- district 32 in Bushwick. • Fluent in Mandarin and Can- • Made a hip hop video that cil in 1984. • Former leader of City Coun- tonese. has got media attention. 1509 Bergen Street at Schenectady. 1,308 SF • Member of the House small busi- cil’s Brooklyn delegation. • Raised $56,663, including • Has not reported his cam- ness and financial services commit- • Raised $195,367, including $55,893 from individual con- paign contributions, but his staff two BR w/rec room. 4 blocks from ‘A’ express at tees. $189,023 from individual contributions, and has $1,784 to told the press they have budgeted Utica and 20 mins to lower Manhattan. • Raised $446,728, but only tributions, and has $100,792 to spend. $5,000 for the race. $122,978 from individual contrib- spend. • Age 33, lives in Manhat- • Age 38, lives in Sunset utors, and has $613,690 to spend, in • Age 38, lives in Cypress tan. Park. part from previous fund-raising. Hills. OPEN HOUSE • Age 59, lives in Red Hook. Sunday 2-4pm • Weds 5:30-6:30pm The Campaign a chance to win. ket rate apartment from a developer mer Mayor Ed Koch and President Greg Todd, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker • Velazquez accused Dilan of • Dilan appealed to voters in East who was a campaign donor . Barack Obama. Dilan has pointed to The Corcoran Group being too closely tied to Brooklyn Williamsburg and Bushwick by ar- • Both Velazquez and Dilan support from a number of city and Democratic Party Chairman and guing that Velazquez opposed the have trotted out heavy hitters for state officials including Lopez, As- 347.225.4590 I www.corcoran.com/gdt Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D–Wil- Loft Law, which extends rental pro- their endorsements. Velazquez can semblyman Joe Lentol (D–Green- liamsburg), and that Dilan’s cam- tections to hundreds of loft dwellers count on support from the state’s point), Assemblyman Alec Brook- The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the Sponsor. paign was entirely Lopez’s idea. Di- living in North Brooklyn. Velazquez top women leaders, including Sen. Krasny (D–Sea Gate), Councilman File No. CD08-0007. lan countered he has always wanted played up a housing scandal involv- Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Yvette Domenic Recchia (D–Coney Island), to run for Congress and that the ing Dilan, in which the politician Clarke (D–Prospect Heights), and and his father, state Sen. Martin Di- newly redrawn district gives him reportedly received a below-mar- recently boasted backing from for- lan (D–Bushwick). TWO WAYS TO LOVE

IN PRINT Yo u r Neighborhood BrooklynPaper.com — Yo u r News BROOKLYN HEIGHTS Pick up The Brooklyn ( –DOWNTOWN EDITION Park Slope merchants object to new monthly truck rally By Sarah Zorn Grand Army Plaza’s food truck rally has fight. become a f The Prospect Park Alliance’sood decision to parked right outside time festiv expand its one- al into a mont door on most days,” she event — t said. my exploratio o be held on thehly “The fact that the third Sund community is supporting hood a n of — t month until ayOct. of 16 ever — round it.” he neighbor- y these non-local Pullicio hungr has inflamed agrees. 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St. adStephen Bay Church on Summit said Humberto Chavez, a mem-ID. “Westate officials who supported the gay nu A city program to bring wireless Bloomberg defendeduped. the program Wi-Fi to the commercialneed strip to bringand Sun- free The controversial position also Intern in a weekly radio address, sayinStreet at Carroll Street. “He’s a ber of Our Lady of Perpetualset Park, Helpand bring measure, the comm and barred them fromcupcakes for toddler’s darling Sensei teacheset self-defense into the parks will only wo classes - appearing at special events such sparked an outcry from marriage benefit the u uld give New Yo bit out of touch.” d DiMarzio in Sunset Park. “I don’tto par think with the other neighbo “get outside and enjoy our Other critics sai church should be involved in pol as graduations, though not from equality advocates, many of whom part o ltra-hip northern rkers a rea g it A Parks Department spokesmanunity said up s services. By Daniel Ng f the borough, where Wi-Fi parks,” shouldson to not have thrust the church itics.” attendingrhoods.” religiou are planning a celebration at Bor- 11 is practically everywhere already.Bedford-Stuyvesant while black belt announcedthat AT&T’s his wireless contract does not CATHOLICS on page in crime-plaguedtrike Fort and snap-kick Greene in them. Park also doing thebeautiful DiMarzio Shortly after his proclamation See women to s who started to includef her self-de- body- into the center of a debate that en- preclude the city fr A beloved stuffed animal lost by Susannah Bortner isn’t willing to se moves in all o ir work edict two days after Gov. An- was released, Our Lady of Mt. 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BOOKS Note to self Clairvoyance would have been a handy talent for your teenage self — or just a clue. For Sarah Moon, editor of “The Letter Q: Queer Writers’ Notes to their Younger Selves,” it’s not too late to talk to her younger self, as she and 12 other authors share their letters to them- selves at WORD Book- store in Greenpoint on June 28. “What adults always want to do is tell you ‘it’s okay,’” she said. “But kids want to hear ‘I see you.’” Moon, who is a teacher at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, said it was important the notes didn’t condescend to their potential readers. So Moon’s message to her younger self? (718) 260-2500 “It talks about why I should stop eating lunch The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings June 22–28, 2012 in the bathroom and start eating it in the stair- well, where there’s a window,” said Moon. “And it says that when I am a senior in high school, I will get a note in my backpack from another student saying ‘thank you,’ for making it eas- ier for them to come out.” “The Letter Q” at WORD Bookstore [126 Franklin St., at Milton Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383–0096, www.wordbrooklyn.com]. Words up! June 28, 7 pm. Free. — Will Bredderman The ﬁ nest of secondhand shops in the BOOKS! borough are stacking your favorites Life or debt Fiction goes a long way — after 25 years By Alfred Ng of facts. for The Brooklyn Paper During his tenure at the Financial Times, Park Slope resident John Gapper rubbed shoulders sed bookshops are where you go to find books with Wall Street big wigs, and he’s poured that in their pulpy prime. experience into his new U Bibliophiles can find rare editions of their fa- book, “A Fatal Debt,” vorite authors’ works or quirky dime novels they’ve a thriller set in Man- never heard of — and just judge them by their cov- hattan’s Financial Dis- ers — in these havens for secondhand paperbacks trict, hitting shelves on and hardcovers, where dusty-eyed eccentrics will June 26. gladly geek-out with you literary shut-ins when The book stars Ben you’re out for a stroll. Cowper, a psychiatrist, These are our picks of the most browsable and his patient Harry used bookstores in Brooklyn: Shapiro, a Wall Street titan — who after a turn Photo by Bryan Bruchman Babbo’s Book of events is unemployed and suicidal. When This used bookshop is a true jack of all trades. news breaks of a murder in Shapiro’s Hamp- With 91 categories of books, you’ll find just about tons mansion, the victim is not who Cowper

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Unnameable Books “A Fatal Debt” Release at Book Court [163 Court St. between Pacific and Amity streets in For used books with rhythmic cadence and PS Bookshop Cobble Hill, (718) 875–3677, www.bookcourt. melodic tones, there’s no place better than Un- This place breaks every stereotype of a used org]. June 27, 7 pm. — Colin Mixson nameable Books. From Dr. Seuss to Allen Gins- bookstore: It’s clean, it’s organized, and it’s ex- berg to Frank O’ Hara, this spot holds one of pensive. Don’t let that last part throw you off, be- the greatest collections of used poetry books, cause this shop has some of the rarest books avail- many of which you probably haven’t heard able. Where else could you find signed copies of of — and you’re guaranteed to find a hid- both Dylan Thomas and Charles Bukowski collec- BOOKS!! den gem every time. tions? Located in the DUMBO region, this shop has 600 Vanderbilt Ave. between Prospect a large collection of architecture and graphic de- Place and St. Marks Avenue in Flatbush, sign books for those who like pictures with their (718) 789–1534. words, too. Bugging out 76 Front St. between Washington and York streets Book Thug Nation in DUMBO, (718) 222–3340, www.psbnyc.com. A Park Slope bed bug expert is sleeping With its tough-sounding name, you tight without letting them bite — but the rest can expect this store to be packing some Pinocchio’s Discount of us might not be so lucky. literary heat, not only providing great values Great discounts, Batman! It’s Pinocchio’s used Bed bugs have returned from the brink of for their used books but also hosting many comic-book store! Open in the early 80s, this store extinction with a per- literary events as well. “Our literary fiction has every issue of a comic imaginable — the shop’s manent vengeance, ac- section is one of, if not the best collections large inventory means a huge pile of unsorted com- cording to science jour- around,” boasted Book Thug Nation’s Corey ics, which is a paradise for comic divers. nalist and Sloper Brooke Eastwood. 1814 McDonald Ave. between Avenue P and Borel’s tentatively-titled 100 North Third St. between Berry Street Quentin Road in Midwood, (718) 645–2573. forthcoming book, “Bed Bug: The Return of the World’s Most Reviled vville native Mike Tyson and other Household Pet.” iiconic fighters. “They’re probably here “Krik? Krak!” by Edwidge to stay,” said Borel, a Pop- Danticat:D Haitian-American writer Photo by Elizabeth Graham ular Science contribut- EEdwidge Danticat immigrated from ing editor who’s talking about the pests at the PPort-au-Prince to Brooklyn as a teen- Brooklyn Brainery in Red Hook on June 27. Read ’em & weep agager. The National Book Award-win- “People need to have a little bit of a percep- nner burst on the literary scene with her tion shift about them.” ddebut novel in 1994, and followed it Indeed, the earliest known bed bug fossils Our guide to the Brooklyn Book Festival up two years later with “Krik? Krak!” date back to 1352 BC, according to Borel. She TThe short story collection includes said entomologists theorize that the six-legged By Daniel Bush festival organizer and chair of the make great summer reads but help tatales from Haiti and a moving trib- critters first feasted on man’s cave-dwelling an- The Brooklyn Paper Brooklyn Literary Council. “The sev- you get to know some of the fea- uute to immigrant life in the Borough cestors in the present-day Middle East, and the enth annual Brooklyn Book Festival tured authors at the festival. oof Churches. two species have been bedfellows ever since. his year’s star-filled Brooklyn will be bigger, better and ‘bookier’ “Half-Lit Houses,” by Tina “Shortcomings,” by Adrian The blood suckers were nearly extermi- Book Festival will be seven — than ever.” Chang: Brooklyn Poet Laureate Tomine:T Cantankerous 30-year- nated after World War II, when deadly new T count ‘em, seven! — days long, The week-long book bash in Sep- Tina Chang’s first collection of oold Ben Tanaka, the protagonist insecticides came on the market. But Borel up from four days in previous years tember will feature author read- poems takes readers on a haunt- oof Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed said the strongest survived, producing battle- in order to accommodate the growing ings, talks, workshops and auto- ing journey backwards in time to ggraphic novel, “Shortcomings,” tested bugs that have been growing in num- number of cover lovers who flock to graph sessions with heavy hitters 1930s China. Divided into four sec- loloses his cool when his girlfriend ber since the 1990s. Borough Hall each fall for the world- such as Pete Hamill, Paul Auster, tions, the book explores themes of leleaves their California romance be- “History of the Bed Bug” at Brooklyn Brain- famous literary event. and Colson Whitehead, as well as family, remembrance, grief, and re- starts hosting world-class boxers hind for an internship in New York. ery [515 Court St. between W. Ninth and Hun- “The festival has matured into one hundreds of other scribes, poets and ligion. this fall. Study up on the sweet sci- The book is a great introduction to tington streets in Red Hook, (347) 292–7246, of the world’s premier literary des- cartoonists. “On Boxing,” by Joyce Carol ence with Oates’s masterful book of Tomine, who’s known for his New brooklynbrainery.com]. June 27 at 8:30 pm. $9. tinations,” said Johnny Temple, the Here are our picks that not only Oates: The Barclays Center will essays on Muhammad Ali, Browns- Yorker covers. Advance tickets required. — Daniel Bush

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House to talk to host Tim Heidecker stars in Kurt Anderson, from this character study of WNYC’s Studio 360, Consult an a nihilistic wiffleball for Kings Court, a playing overgrown Get lyrical comedy and music expert man, in “The Com- Naked road Don’t miss the leg- interview show focus- This book will break it edy,” featured at BAM His work is best epit- endary Ghostface ing on Brooklyn arts down for you. Tama Cinematek Outdoors. omized by the image Killa, aka Tony and culture. They’ll be Matsuoka Wong — the Heidecker’s perfor- of pale urban youths forager for Daniel, the Starks, Ghostdeini, joined by performance mance is worth see- running naked flagship restaurant of ing, as always, as he and Ironman, as he artist Lucy Sexton and through a sun- chef Daniel Boulud — pulls off the unthink- murders the mic with the band Chairlift, and soaked and rugged has carefully selected able — humanizing a the skillfully smooth a special secret guest. 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Open 6:30 pm at Prospect Park Bandshell 7 pm–9 pm at 7:30 pm at Spoonbiill & (Ninth Street and Powehouse Arena (37 Sugartown [218 Bedford Prospect Park West, Main St. at Water Street Ave. between N Fifth and www.bricartsmedia.org). in DUMBO. rsvp@power- Fourth streets, (718) 387– Free ($3 suggested). HouseArena.com). 7322]. Free. NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN FRI, JUNE 22 THE FORTY-DEUCE: The Times Square Photographs of Bill But- terworth, 1983–1984: Prints from the book, as well as never before seen images, will be on display and Find lots more listings online at for sale at the powerHouse Arena BrooklynPaper.com/Events through July 1. Free. PowerHouse Arena [37 Main St. at Water Street Avenue and Hanson Place in Fort in DUMBO, (718) 666–3049], www. Greene, (718) 638-5660], brooklyn- powerhousearena.com. musicschool.org. DINING, ATLANTIC AVENUE RES- DANCE, PERFORMANCE: Catch 51: TAURANT HOP: Show your Res- Catch is a multi-faceted, multi- taurant Hop wristband on Atlantic disciplinary, rough and ready Ave between Hicks St and 4th Ave performance series-event put on in Brooklyn to get discounts at res- every two months or so, usually in taurants. Buy your $15 wristband Brooklyn, NY. Curated and hosted at the Dodge YMCA (225 Atlantic by Jeff Larson and Andrew Dinwid- HAPPY 2 for 1 Ave near Court St), at the AALDC die and brilliantly administered by (494 Atlantic Avenue between Caleb Hammons. $15. 8 pm. Invis- HOUR Nevins St and Third Ave) or online ible Dog [51 Bergen St. in Boerum Daily at www.atlanticave.org to get hun- Hill, (347) 560–3641], www.thein- dreds of dollars worth of discounts! visibledog.org. $15. Atlantic Avenue (Atlantic Ave MUSIC, MERMAID CONTEST: Join from 4th Avenue to Hicks Street), the Mermaid Contest after the pa- www.atlanticave.iorg. rade, plus enjoy music from Benny UNCOVERED: Prints selections from Believe at 8 pm, Dank Sinatra at 9 the Kentler Flatﬁ les: The Flatﬁ les, pm, Ricky Ransom & The Regular a compendium of artworks by Ragers at 10 pm, and SarKaZm at over 190 artists, have become an 11 pm and more. 8 pm. Freddy’s important resource for artists, col- Bar [627 Fifth Ave. between 17th lectors, curators and the general and 18th streets in Greenwood public by stressing the importance Heights, (718) 768-0131], www. of drawing and works on paper in freddysbar.com. APPETIZERS contemporary art today. Free. 6 STOOP SALE: Free. 10 am–2 pm.

pm. Kentler International Drawing Courtesy of the Brooklyn Music School Bay Ridge United Church [636 Bay Space [353 Van Brunt St. in Red Grand Mariachi meeting: Alvaro Paulino, Jr. will play with some of Ridge Pkway between Sixth and Hook, 718.875.2098], www.kentler- the greats in Mariachi, as two family dynasties of Mariachi dynas- Seventh avenues in Bay Ridge, gallery.org. (718) 836–4978]. MUSIC, UNFORGETTABLE AUSSIE ties come together on Saturday, June 23, at the Brooklyn Music SINGER-SONGWRITER, CHRIS School. PICKERING, BACK IN NYC: SUN, JUNE 24 Award-winning Australian CHRIS realizing my dream of playing on Square Garden, Radio City Music MUSIC, SILENT FILM-LIVE MUSIC PICKERING is heading back to that same stage, with the great- Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, NYC for the fi fth time in 10 months. EVENT PRESENTED BY JALOPY Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays est musicians and legends of our St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the THEATER AND RED HOOK RAM- Now a Tennessee resident, PICK- Mexican musical heritage,” said Al- television shows The Late Show ERING toured heavily throughout BLERS: On June 24th, the six-piece Australia, earning multiple music varo Paulino, Jr., Musical Director with David Letterman and 30 Rock. band will perform original scores -- awards and nominations, and of Mariachi Tapatio and Founder $10 presentation, $30 music. 3 pm, combining their own compositions LIVE DJ’S releasing two full albums, before and Director of The New York City Gil Sperry’s presentation on Ma- with classic orchestrated ragtime turning his sights state side. Free. Mariachi Conservatory Confer- riachi 101, 7 pm Mariachi Concert and hot jazz -- to screenings of short 10PM-4AM 9pm. Freddy’s Bar [627 Fifth Ave. ence. Paulino Jr. has performed Homage to Jose Alfredo Jimenez. fi lms by some of silent comedy’s between 17th and 18th streets in with Mariachi groups all over Brooklyn Music School Playhouse leading lights. Tied together with Greenwood Heights, (718) 768- the world, as well as at Madison [126 St. Felix St. between Lafayette a “Love & Marriage” theme, the 0131], www.freddysbar.com. lineup includes Buster Keaton’s TUESDAYS “One Week” (1920), Harold Lloyd’s MUSIC, LAST.FM LIVE IN NYC: The “Bliss” (1917), and Harry Lang- music discovery site’s monthly live don’s “Saturday Afternoon” (1926). KARAOKE event series this side of the Atlan- CIVIC CALENDAR 10. 9pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. tic - welcomes Yppah and vocalist between Hamilton Avenue and Anomie Belle to Public Assembly TUES, JUNE 26 Manhattan Beach, (718) 332–3008]. Woodhull Street in Columbia Street on June 22nd for his fi rst ever East (KARA-MO-KE) Open House at the sewage plant. Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], www. Coast live performance. One not WED, JUNE 27 jalopy.biz. 9PM-1AM HOSTED BY to be missed. $10 adv./$12 door. Free. 3–8 pm. Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Community Board 6 youth meet- 10:00 pm. Public Assembly [70 N. ing. Meeting to discuss youth ser- SHELLY WATSON Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Wil- Visitors Center [329 Greenpoint DELICIOUS Ave. between Moultrie and vices and education in Park Slope, MON, JUNE 25 liamsburg, (718) 782-5188], www. Red Hook, Carrol Gardens and publicassemblynyc.com. Humboldt streets in Greenpoint, FILM, STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL: 9PM-11PM (718) 482–4953], www.nyc.gov/dep. other neighborhoods. Free. 6:30 Cobble Hill Cinemas. $7. 4 pm. pm. Park Slope Armory YMCA [361 Community Board 1 Land Use Cobble Hill Cinema [265 Court St. 15th St. in Park Slope, (718) 643– between Butler & Douglass streets SAT, JUNE 23 committee meeting. Free. 6:30 3027], www.brooklyncb6.org. MO’ FUNNY SUNDAYS pm. Community Board 1 office in Cobble Hill, (718) 596-9113], MUSIC, WORLD-RENOWNED MARI- Community board 6 youth meet- [435 Graham Ave. between Frost www.cobblehilltheatre.com . HOSTED BY Dave Lester & Friends ACHI MUSICIANS TO PERFORM: ing. Meeting to discuss youth ser- COMEDY, COMEDY OPEN MIC: Dive The Concert on Saturday, June 23 and Richardson streets in vices in Park Slope, Carroll Williamsburg, (718) 389–0009]. Comedy: Nominated twice for the features world-famous Mariachi Gardens, Red Hook and other ECNY Awards, on the 2nd & 4th WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MOSFTGREENE performers at the Brooklyn Music Community Board 15. Monthly neighborhoods. Free. 6:30 pm. Monday monthly. 6 pm. Freddy’s LOOK US UP ON TWITTER.COM/MOSFTGREENE School. “In 1989, at age six, my meeting. 7 pm. Kingsborough YMCA [361 15th St. in Park Slope, Bar [627 Fifth Ave. between 17th parents signed me up for classes Community College [2001 Oriental (718) 643–3027], www.brook- and 18th streets in Greenwood WWW.MOSFTGREENE.COM in music and violin at the Brooklyn Blvd. at Oxford Street in lyncb6.org. Heights, (718) 768-0131], www. Music School. I performed in recit-

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By Sarah Zorn for The Brooklyn Paper quick sautee with greens. Black Locust: The flowers that e was born to be wild. SUMMER FORAGING GUIDE appear on black locust trees are Owner of restaurant North- around for only a few weeks. They H east Kingdom, Paris Smeraldo grow in clusters and eaten directly not only supplies his rustic restau- off the tree have a sweet, sugar snap rant with eggs and veggies brought pea flavor — toss around liber- down from his farm in the Hudson ally in salads or as garnish. Valley — but also the roots, leaves, Elderflower: Look for a small and berries he forages each week tree or large shrub usually 8-14 feet with his very own hands. high, growing in open full sunlight. “Many restaurants these days say Look for large snowy white flat-top they’re doing foraging, but it really flower clusters, which are fragrant. just means that they’re buying things It’s not uncommon to find them in from foragers,” said Smeraldo. parks and on the roadside. For the owner and forager, that Stinging Nettles: Nettle are means gathering fresh handfuls of some of the first greens to come up elderberry blooms to use in cordials in the spring, and are packed with

and cocktails, scouring streambeds for Giovannini Stefano By healthful properties like easily di- ramps, climbing black locust trees to Hand picked: Octopus Carpacciom with foraged hearts of gestible amino acids, iron and vi- nab their edible flowers, seeking out cattail, and summer sprouts, served in Northeast Kingdom tamin C. They work well in soup moist soil beds for dense clusters of in Bushwick. or as a tea. Currently featured on crimson beauty (similar to rhubarb and the Northeast Kingdom menu sau- celery), and weeding his garden bed Did you know some of the city’s a salad for yourself.” teed with pork and clams. for wood sorrel, lambs quarters, dan- best eats are growing in the cracks Here are some local foods to Dandelion Greens: Dande- delion leaves and garlic mustard. of the streets? be on the lookout for — but be lion greens grow all summer long, “The stuff that I have the privilege Foraging for food might sound like careful and consult an expert be- but are best in early spring when of using here, I’ve never seen in a res- something humanity outgrew around fore you eat anything you find on they’re the most tender and least taurant in 16 years,” said Northeast the same time we domesticated live- the ground. bitter. Sautee, or use young greens Kingdom chef Kevin Adey. “Forag- stock, but foraging expert Paris Smer- Wood Sorrel: Looks a lot like raw in a salad. ing in springtime is easy, but who aldo says it’s actually a fun and easy clover but has very distinct heart Lamb’s Quarters: The ten- wants to tramp around the woods way to find delicious food. shaped petals. The teeny yellow der, mild green is wonderful raw in the cold looking for black trum- “There’s probably wood sor- flowers have a very distinct lem- as a salad component or as a gar- pet mushrooms?” rel and garlic mustard growing ony, acidic f lavor that goes really nish. Lambs Quarter grow in areas “That really separates the men within three blocks of wherever well in salad. with disturbed soil, and flourish in from the boys.” you are right now,” said Smeraldo, Garlic Mustard: Mustard gar- a poorly tended garden. The under- Northeast Kingdom [18 Wyck- who owns of Northeast Kingdom. lic produces small clusters of flow- leaves have a striking magenta hue. Donna (27 Broadway, at Dunham Place in Williamsburg, www.donnabklyn. off Ave. between Jefferson and “It’s as simple as going out with a ers that are easy to collect and plen- They can grow to over 4 feet high, com). Mon.–Wed., 5 pm–2 am; Thur., Fri., 5 pm–4 am; Sat., 4 pm–4 am; Starr streets in Bushwick, www. bowl, being comfortable identi- tiful. Use them as simple garnish and the tender tops can be harvested Sun., 4 pm–2 am. north-eastkingdom.com, (718) fying what’s edible, and making on red meat dishes or toss into a throughout the summer. 386–3864].

Stop by Central Library’s Plaza every Wednesday in June and July for a swingin’ good time at these free outdoor concerts! Showtime is 7 PM, preceded by swing dance lessons at 6:30 PM. (Rain dates are on Thursdays unless otherwise noted.)

Swingtime Big Band New Sounds This Season Authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great big band The Wiyos leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, The spirit of blues, ragtime, spirituals Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Appalachian jug-band music, Tommy Dorsey and Duke Ellington. featuring harmonica, washboard, Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 PM kazoo, banjo and guitar. Rain date location: Union Temple Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 PM

Gregorio Uribe Big Band Musicians from around the world create a masterpiece of Afro-Colombian rhythms with funk grooves and powerful big-band arranging.

Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 PM

For more cultural events at your Library, visit Matt Munisteri us online at www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/ Exploration of the music of the largely events/culture-arts. forgotten composer Willard Robison, who emerged in the 1920s as an early prototype of the American singer-songwriter.

Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 PM

5003.AD_6.22 10 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 June 22–28, 2012 Thinking inside the box DUMBO photo festival displays pics in freight containers

By Eli Rosenberg thing kind of came about because a Joao Silva in Afghanistan and Iraq, roughly 20 percent of which came The Brooklyn Paper lot of art spaces now are going; there’s PHOTO to a collection of slice-of-life images from the 252 people who donated on not a lot of freedom to do really kind taken behind prison walls. Kickstarter — reflects the egalitar- o think outside of the box, of interesting and daring work with- Photoville at the Pier 3 Up- But even with such significant ian spirit of the festival itself. lands of Brooklyn Bridge Park sometimes you have to get out a lot of restrictions,” said Laura [Brooklyn Bridge Park Green- names from the photography world The show will include an exhibit T inside of it. Roumanos, a producer with United way at Joralemon Street in on the roster of participants, some made up entirely of community- A photography collective in Photo Industries and a co-founder DUMBO. (718) 215–9075. www. of the most important contributors sourced photographs taken by peo- DUMBO is throwing a show in of Photoville , which will pop up on photovillenyc.org] June 22–25, to the show have been the public it- ple riding the East River ferry, as and June 28–July 1, various one of Brooklyn’s marquee outdoor DUMBO’s waterfront between June times. Free. self, who gave more than $30,000 well as “The Fence,” a collection spaces housed entirely in shipping 22 to July 1. “We didn’t really know to the project after its organizers set of 240 photographs solicited from Photo by Stefano Giovannini containers — an unconventional how popular it would be and how up a page on the website Kickstarter photographers around New York move taken in part due to the rising much everyone would love it.” preservation-minded shots of Bed- when some pledged donations from that will be blown-up and printed Photo boxers: (Left to right) Sam Barzilaye, Laura costs of art spaces on other prime The festival features photos from ford-Stuyvesant, to the images cap- sponsors fell through. on weather-proof material to form a Roumanos, and Dave Shelley are the co-founders spots of Brooklyn turf. more than 30 photographers, from tured by war photographers such as In a way, the crowd-sourced na- wall of pictures that will span from of Photoville’s pop-up photo exhibition, housed in “The whole shipping container Brooklyn-based Russell Frederick’s Lynsey Addario , Tyler Hicks and ture of the project’s financing — Pier 1 to Pier 3 through August. shipping containers in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

pect Park West in Prospect BALLET HISPANICO: Cel- Ran Tea House [239 Kent Park), www.prospectpark. ebrate Brooklyn with a SAT, JUNE 30 Ave.between S. First and org. performance of this highly MUSIC, MATE SERIES: Mate is S. Second streets in Wil- liamsburg, (212) 239-8405], Waste Equals Energy 9 DAYS... CONCERT, MUSIC IN THE energized troop of danc- a series dedicated to sound GROVE: Kids: Summer ers. Free. 8 pm. Prospect www.ranteahouse.com or Continued from page 8 and moving image presenta- xoregos.tumblr.com. concert series. Free. 10 Park Band Shell [Prospect tions that are derived from am. Fort Greene Park Park West and Ninth Street ideas, processes, material, MUSIC, COMIC TALES OF Waste Management produces enough TUES, JUNE 26 [Enter at DeKalb Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965- and media experimentation. TRAGIC HEARTBREAK at Washington Park in Fort This series attempts to pres- AT THE WAY STATION: MUSIC, STARS OF TOMOR- Greene, (347) 559-5142], 8900], www.bricartsmedia. Comic Tales’ lead singer, renewable energy to power over ROW: Talented students org/cb. ent from within a large spec- www.fortgreenepark.org. trum of today’s experimen- songwriter, and trumpeter from the New School Jazz Robert Whaley previously talists, the work of artists that and Contemporary Music fronted NYC rock leg- 1 million homes, simply by and Mannes College The THURS, JUNE 28 FRI, JUNE 29 are vigorously contributing to ends, the Niagaras. free. New School for Music our cultural landscape. Dona- ART, PHOTOGRAPHY EX- 10 pm. The Way Station perform Bach to Bebop. ART, STROLLER DAYS: tion. 7:30 pm. Invisible Dog [683 Washington Ave. in making energy from waste. (Accept July 3.) Free. A.I.R. Gallery: Parents and HIBIT: Ryan McGinley. [51 Bergen St. in Boerum Hill, Prospect Heights, (347) 6:30–8:30 pm. Hudson grandparents are invited Free. 7:30 pm. Spoonbill (347) 560–3641], www.thein- 627-4949], waystationbk. River Park Pier 45 [Christo- to join us for a special & Sugartown Booksell- visibledog.org. blogspot.com. In addition to our waste- pher St. and the Hudson tour and exhibition-in- ers [218 Bedford Ave. MUSIC, THOMAS WYNN spired discussions $20 per OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET: River in Greenwich Village, between N. Fourth and N. AND THE BELIEVERS: St Philip’s Episcopal Church (212) 627-2121], www.hud- adult, kids FREE. 11 am–2 Fifth streets in Williams- Come and check out to-energy plants that pm. A.I.R. Gallery [111 80th Street 11th Avenue- sonriverpark.org. burg, (718) 387-7322], Thomas Wynn and the -Outdoor fl ea Market no TORAH ON TAP: Do you like Front Street Galleries in Believers! $12. 8:00pm. DUMBO, (212) 255–6651], www.spoobillbooks.com. admission fee for shoppers. your Vodka with a splash Knitting Factory [361 $30.00 for vendors. 10 use trash as clean- of Judaism? In your 20’s or www.airgallery.org/index. COMEDY, NIGHT OF THE Metropolitan Ave. at cfm?fuseaction=main.pag LIVING FEATURING am–3 pm. St Philip’s church 30’s? Join the Bay Ridge Havemeyer Street in Wil- [80th Street and 11th Av- e&pagename=StrollerDay AMANDA PALMER: burning, renewable Jewish Center on June 26 liamsburg, (347) 529-6696], enue in Dyker heights, (718) at 8pm at The Schnitzel s&pageid=148. Night of the Living with ny.knittingfactory.com. 745-2505]. Kurt Braunohler is a late Haus on 73 Street and 5th FILM, “BEING FLYNN”: READING, TEA READINGS RUGGED MANIAC: Rug- fuel, we capture Avenue. First round of Robert DeNiro and Paul night talk show featuring AT RAN TEA HOUSE ged Maniac is returning beer is on us! 8 pm. Schni- Dano star in this tale about musical guest Amanda WITH XOREGOS PER- to Brooklyn and this year tel Haus [7319 5th Ave. a father and son and how Palmer, house band Adira FORMING COMPANY: there will be plenty of methane from our (718) 836-3103], www.bay- to forgive. Free. 2 and 6 Amram and the Experi- Readings by Xoregos MUD! We’re also build- ridgejewishcenter.org. pm. St. Francis College ence, bits and sketches Performing Company are ing bigger and badder [180 Remsen St., between MUSIC, DOM MINASI AND from New York City’s fi n- presented by the Ran Tea obstacles that’ll push your landfills to generate CHRISTIAN AMIGO Court and Clinton streets House with Asian and limits even further than last in Brooklyn Heights, (718) est comedians, interviews GUITAR DUO: At 8:30 with famous people, and a American playwrights, year’s course did. $78-$88. pm Louise Jensen: Solo 489-5200], https://www. themes and actors. Tick- Aviator Sports and Events heat and electricity. sfc.edu. greater than average num- saxophone from Denmark ber of puppets. $10. 8:30 ets include dim sum. $9 Center [3159 Flatbush Ave. will perform, and at 10 READING, BOOK LAUNCH: advance $11 door. 8 pm. (718) 758-7500]. pm Dom Minasi/Chris- The McSweeney’s Book of PM. Littlefi eld [622 De- We plan to double tian Amigo Guitar Duo: Politics & Musicals. Free. graw St. between Fourth Amigo is an award-win- 7–9 pm. PowerHouse and Fifth avenues in ning composer, guitarist, Arena [37 Main St. at Gowanus, (718) 855-3388], waste-based energy & improviser, who won Water Street in DUMBO, www.littlefi eldnyc.com. (718) 666-3049], www. HEAD Guggenheim Founda- MUSIC, FREE AURICAL powerhousearena.com. production by 2020, further tion Fellowship. Minasi SHOW AT FREDDY’S has performed in Carn- DANCE, MADISON SQUARE BAR & BACKROOM: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB egie Hall, The Montreal Called “a rare talent” by CASE Jazz Festival & the White PRESENTS: Jow-lle Bailar tapping the power of waste as a Dance Company 16th An- The Times of Trenton, House for President. 8:30 Aurical plays indie rock pm. Freddy’s Bar [627 Fifth niversary Dance Celebra- resource. Ave. between 17th and tion “Sibe A Si Wa’ (Up even your grandmother $65 18th streets in Greenwood and Still Running): This would love: honest, Heights, (718) 768–0131], series of exciting dances polite, well-groomed, www.freddysbar.com. will be performed by stu- and capable of telling a dents of the Boys & Girls damn good story. RSVP Club Community with To learn more, visit www.thinkgreen.com. on Facebook: https:// WED, JUNE 27 dancers from the nearby www.facebook.com/ Elementary, Junior & High events/426516494038276/. GREENMARKET: Local pro- Schools, JIB Alumni, and DOG DAY CYCLERY duce; fresh baked goods guests. $10.00. 7:00pm. FREE. 9 pm. Freddy’s Bar 115 VAN BRUNT ST [627 Fifth Ave. between and seasonal goodies, Long Island University T 347.799.2739 WIC and Senior FMNP [DeKalb and Flatbush av- 17th and 18th streets in coupons accepted. Free. 8 enues in Downtown, (718) Greenwood Heights, (718) www.dogdaycyclery.com am–3 pm. 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zoning meant its value was almost eight times higher. PARKS... The city eventually settled with the property owner and Continued from page 1 cial Street lot that’s slated to bought the parcel for about sistant Commissioner Joshua become open space. $93 million, according to KIDS • SCHOOL • STYLE • TEENS • CAMPS • MUSIC Laird. “The city has an obli- Councilman Steve Levin court papers and Council gation to its taxpayers.” (D–Greenpoint) accused the testimony. PARENT But open space advocates Bloomberg administration of Last year, the city in- say the city also has an ob- favoring projects that may formed N. 10th Street prop- ligation to North Brooklyn make the city money, such erty owner Norm Brodsky after approving a controver- as the McCarren Park Pool that it doesn’t have the funds Life’s lessons — from a dog sial rezoning of 200 indus- renovation, while putting to purchase his lot, which has trial blocks Williamsburg and other parkland on the back been rezoned for parkland. Greenpoint seven years ago burner. City officials blamed Kent e did it. We got don’t have to worry about her immensely do have to learn in exchange for a commit- “I’ve noticed that when Avenue property owners for a dog. every second of every day. I to be apart. She will learn and ment to build hundreds of something is a priority of this highballing the administra- W Well, I did it. cannot judge her or myself so will I, in time. Everyone warned me not Fearless units of affordable housing, administration, it gets done,” tion and rejected calls to seize at every turn. Already, no matter what, to. Everyone said how hard a mile-long esplanade abut- said Levin. “It’s a question the properties by eminent do- Now, Ginger follows me Ginger is a lesson in love. I it was. Even the most dog- ting the East River, and sev- of priorities and these parks main. Parenting around from room to room and have come across the boys “The last conversation we loving dog owners rolled I so happily rub her head and nose-to-nose with her on the eral new parks. are not priorities.” their eyes at the idea of add- By Stephanie Thompson A handful of sky-scraping Financial mismanagement had didn’t leave us very opti- tell her how much I adore her. floor, and they have both mistic,” said Carolee Fink, se- ing a canine to my brood. She whimpers when I walk out agreed to pick up her poop. luxury towers have sprouted and planning gaffes have also But it wasn’t really a at the water’s edge, but the stood in the way of both pro- nior advisor to Deputy Mayor into a sandwich didn’t want a dog owner, just like as a par- the door, just like the boys did They are learning what it Robert Steel. “If that property choice. It was bound to to hear about the bowel ent, that a watched pot doesn’t when I used to leave for work. takes to be caregivers. city has only acquired half posed open spaces. happen sooner or later. the lots between N. Ninth and Bloomberg officials orig- owner will decide to reenter movements of my pup, so boil. I have to remind myself It is a good reminder that even And so am I, all over I remember sitting on the my neurotic behavior — N. 15th streets necessary to inally valued one site on the negotiations we’ll do that.” that Ginger will be fine, that I beings who love each other again. f loor of my living room as also reminiscent of my build Bushwick Inlet Park southern edge of the 28-acre Money to build a park at a kid, nose against my lit- early days of parenthood and failed to move Metropol- Bushwick Inlet Park at about Commercial Street dried up too. tle doggie’s nose, loving her — scares me a little. I am itan Transportation Authority $12 million, but a judge ruled and feeling loved in return. brought back to the days SUMMER AT vehicles from the Commer- that the area’s residential re- In 2007, city budget hawks removed $13 million of the Friends would come and go, when Eli would pause to $14 million allocated to the crushes would crush me and look around before nurs- park’s development and spent move on, but Lady Laverne ing and I would fly into a it on other projects. stood by me always, lick- panic that he might never And last month, The ing my face and looking eat again. I tend to over- BALLOONS... at me with gracious under- Brooklyn Paper learned that blow things when it comes Continued from page 1 tion that she is being overpro- a deal to move MTA vehi- standing. to caring for my beloved. “I have nothing against tective — saying that when the cles stored at the Commer- I said I was doing it for I realize now, with Gin- DAY SCHOOL, INC. kids playing with water bal- rubber hits the road, it’s better cial Street lot unraveled when my boys, and indeed I want ger, that just like then, my them to have the great bond loons, but it shouldn’t be in the to be safe than sorry. the Department of Transpor- own nervousness is a likely COME JOIN IN THE FUN! that pet ownership brings. area with the toddlers,” said “I’m a big believer in tation refused to house them culprit in creating problems on its South Williamsburg But in the few days since we that don’t exist. Whenever Abby Wolfson, a mother of bumped heads and skinned property , forcing negotia- picked up what appears to I’d distract myself and think s7ATER0LAY s-USIC-OVEMENT a 9-month-old who started a knees, but it’s my responsi- lively discussion of the issue tors to scramble for an al- be a mix of terrier and bea- about something else, Eli s3PRINKLERS s'YM&ACILITIES on a local listserv, where other bility to make sure my kid ternate site. gle from the rescue opera- would eat. And the same s,ARGE/UTDOOR9ARD s!RT0ROJECTS moms and dads accused her of isn’t putting garbage and Bloomberg aides believe tion at the Gay Pride Fes- goes for Ginger. being a “helicopter parent.” things she can choke on in the city could raise funds by tival, I knew it was more “Look, Mom, she’s eat- s3PACIOUS#LASSROOMS Less-worried parents say her mouth,” she said. “Maybe selling the air rights around for me. ing!” Oscar pointed out as A professional staff provides a warm stimulating the broken water balloons are we could have a sign that 65 Commercial St. to devel- Bringing her home Ginger went to town on the environment for your child 2.3 – 5 years old just another example of would- says, ‘Please keep water bal- opers and may find a new lo- brought me squarely back food I’d convinced myself 2, 3, 4, or 5 mornings, afternoons or full days. be hazards that people rais- loons out of the toddler area,’ cation for the MTA’s trucks to the days of bringing my she was allergic to or at the ing toddlers will never truly and have another that says, in the coming weeks. newborn babies home. And very least didn’t like. 763 President St. 718-230-5255 eliminate. ‘Please clean up.’ ” But Levin doubts the city even though Ginger is two, “Oh,” I said, feeling will follow through on its new and trained, I am a nervous sheepish as I pulled out “When you are a first-time A spokeswoman from the parent, I understand why it promises. new mother. the rice and plain chicken Parks Department said there might concern you,” said Lili- “This is about credibility, “She’s not eating…” I tell I’d run out to get her to re- are no restrictions on water FREE KID’S MEAL EVERY NIGHT!! ana Arzate, in the playground doing what you say you’re go- anyone within earshot. “She lieve her supposed stom- balloon use in city parks, With a Dinner Entrée or Special with her children, ages 9, 6, and ing to do,” said Levin. “You has a little diarrhea, and she ach ailment. “Maybe she get a Free Kid Combo, Pizza, Pasta or Mac & Cheese 3. “But I bring my kids here and would not say whether have no concrete plan. When threw up a little.” was eating all along, I just After 5:30p, Applies to Deliveries! because they like the water.” the city will consider adding you want to do something, Of course, the pet shop didn’t see her.” Wolfson scoffed at the no- signs to the tot lot. you have a plan.” owner who was mid-bite I have to remind myself as Come Together with Family & Friends squares on it,” said the young sen not to file a police report, Now she says she wants it THE crime fighter, whose middle claiming the $100 statue sim- back — no questions asked. SLEUTH... name actually is Danger (ed- ply has sentimental value. “He looked so cool sitting Continued from page 1 their gate near Seventh Ave- itor’s note: this is a fact, not a Yang and her children aren’t there,” she said. “It’s kind of action. nue. “Please return it!” rhetorical device). “I think it the only people who miss the a mystery.” The family penned a sign In hopes of bringing the was size 11.” bird. Plenty of parents and stu- The mystery of the stolen SPOT dubbing the bandit “The Bird- bird back to its rightful home, The motive behind the heist dents from PS107, which is bird sculpture comes after a 2 floors of Restaurant and Play Space remains unclear — it could be a about a block away, have en- thief swiped a different piece 81 Atlantic Ave (@Hicks) 718-923-9710 lar” and asked for the statue’s Luna, 7, scanned the scene of Mon-Wed 10am—6:30pm, Thurs-Sun 10am — 8:30pm safe return. the crime and discovered a cru- prank or perhaps an attempt to joyed catching a glimpse of the of quirky neighborhood art — Www.themoxiespot.com EVENING “Dear Birdlar, you stole cial clue with some help from resell the bird for scrap metal, winged artwork, which stood a bunch of “tree sweaters” our bird sculpture,” reads the her brother. said Yang. perched next to a cactus in the specially knitted for arbors Beatles Rockband Family Disco Wii Night Fri Movie Night, message, which hangs from “We found a footprint with Either way, she has cho- yard for years. by a Park Slope artist. 1st Saturdays, 6p 2nd Sats, 6p 3rd Sats, 6p Sun Bingo Night!

posed routes on 14th and 15th heels of two other city proj- But Lander had plenty Evening Activities are all Free, Weekday Kid Fee is $2.50/child Singalong Storytimes Dance Around streets — which will ferry cy- ects that bike boosters say in- to say. Tu 11a M/W/F 12p Th 11a DAYTIME BIKES... clists to the high-profile lane dicate the controversial path “[It] will make our streets Check THEMOXIESPOT.COM for on Prospect Park West. is here to stay: the installation safer for pedestrians, cyclists Special Events & Details Weekend Singalong, 1st & 3rd Sundays, 12pm Continued from page 1 line agenda item indicat- “Our issue was with the of cement pedestrian islands and drivers alike,” he said. ing drivers on the mostly res- ing the city would present specific means by which the on Prospect Park West and idential streets. a plan for the paths. Prospect Park West lane was a new two-way bike lane on “It’s a great path to the But after a reporter from created — not other bike Plaza Street West that links park,” said 14th Street resi- this newspaper called the city lanes in Park Slope,” said to the route. dent David Garcia. “There with questions, the item was Louise Hainline of Neigh- A spokeswoman for the will be less room for cars abruptly removed from the bors for Better Bike Lanes, city offered few details about www.NYParenting.com to pass — but that’s okay; agenda. which last year sued the city the new plan, saying only that it makes drivers more cau- Now, even the most vocal over the Prospect Park West “the agency will be present- tious.” bike lane opponents offer lit- bike lane . ing a proposal to the com- Bike boosters say add- tle criticism about the pro- The plan comes on the munity board.” Where every family matters and ing the lane will also help slow drivers on 15th Street, which is downhill and be- adults and five fuzzy gos- where New York parents fi nd comes wide west of Eighth lings who make their home Avenue. GEESE... just off the beach. “They are very appropri- But someday soon, she help, info and support. Continued from page 1 The notification and docu- ate places for bike lanes,” might have to take photos and said Park Slope cycling en- mentation plan is more com- But chilling videos show- video of the animals being thusiast Eric McClure. plex than last summer’s op- ing federal authorities cap- rounded up for slaughter. The plan began in 2010, turing geese could change erations, when volunteers when Councilman Brad monitored geese in Prospect “This is the ugly part of SCAN all that, according to the what it looks like in your t Great Articles Lander (D–Park Slope) asked paralegal and GooseWatch Park by day and night in hopes the city to study the feasibil- their presence would convince park in your city with your founder. money,” said Outes, who ity of bike lanes on the streets “Hopefully by document- the feds to keep away. HERE as part of a traffic calming The goose killings began believes it’s possible for t A Happening Calendar ing it, we can make it a real- geese and airplanes to co- measure at Bartel-Pritchard ity,” Karopkin said during a in 2010 with the slaughter Square and 15th Street. of 368 Prospect Park water- exist thanks to technologi- patrol at East River State Park The city had already clas- fowl following the “Miracle cal advances. t Informative Directories sified 14th and 15th streets as last week. “I know [the round- on the Hudson” — a plane The city’s Department “potential bicycle routes” in ups are] going to happen. It’s crash attributed to multiple of Environmental Protec- a bicycle master plan, mak- just a matter of when.” bird strikes. tion said it will make an an- ing them likely spots for ped- The group’s new plan in- That year, federal author- nouncement about this year’s t Ticket Give-A-Ways: aling paths. volves about 20 passionate ities killed 67 Canada geese roundup protocol once it fi- Then in February 2011 — bird-lovers who hope to act in East River State Park, doc- nalizes its plans. The round- Everyone’s a winner. amid backlash and a brew- as high-tech Minutemen if uments show. ups won’t begin until after ing lawsuit over the then- they witness a roundup by Bushwick resident Gal- that announcement is made, new Prospect Park West sending text messages and cia Outes has claimed East a spokesman said. Log-in, enter & fi nd out. bike lane — Community audio recordings to 500 other River State Park as her re- The US Department of Board 6’s Transportation goose advocates urging them sponsibility for the summer, Agriculture did not return Committee posted an on- to document the trapping. and now recognizes the four calls for comment.

toast before noon. for two more hours for early Even though alcohol is a brunchers.” BRUNCH... big part of brunch for many It’s unclear why the cur- restaurants, some of the eat- rent law bars outdoor dining Continued from page 1 several Greenpoint restau- eries that suffered losses dur- on Sunday, but according to help feed Brooklynites when rants with summonses for ing the War on Brunch say city lore, the provision was they need it most. serving food and alcohol on they just want to serve cus- intended to keep the side- “The law that exists now their sidewalks on Sunday tomers outdoors starting at walks clear for church-go- does not reflect the reality mornings last month after 10 am on Sundays. ers heading to their houses that folks eat brunch be- Community Board 1 urged “That sounds better than of worship. fore noon on Sundays,” the Department of Consumer noon!” said Lokal Bistro co- Council sources said said Levin. “These busi- Affairs to enforce the ob- owner Serkan Uzel, who paid Levin and Garodnick de- nesses have sidewalk cafe scure city provision . a $665 fine last week for set- cided on the 10 am starting permits. They pay for those The ticketing stirred out- ting tables outdoors at 9:35 time because it was a “reason- permits and should be al- rage among the neighbor- am on a Sunday. “We will able compromise,” claiming lowed to serve their custom- hood’s brunching proletar- definitely see an increase barely anyone eats Sunday iat, who signed petitions to ers on beautiful Brooklyn because we’re going to be brunch at 8 am in Williams- repeal the law and urged pub- mornings. The fact is that able to use our sidewalk café burg and Greenpoint. people should eat when they lic officials to support their are hungry.” right to sit outside and enjoy The proposal comes af- huevos rancheros, Belgian ter city inspectors slapped waffles, and challah French JAY-Z... Continued from page 1 Neighbors of the soon-to- vendors. open home of the Brooklyn “The license we are seek- Nets have protested sev- ing is for all establishments eral planned bars around in the arena,” she said. the arena, fearing unruly The planned 40/40 Club hoops fans will keep them will open by September near up at night after games. a stretch of private suites Some Park Slope residents overlooking the court with plan to storm a State Liquor 36 TVs and a food menu. The Authority hearing to voice lounge will not seek a cabaret their displeasure with the pro- NYParenting Media/CNG license for dancing and it’s posed 2 am last call for alco- unclear if the venue will have hol at high-end concessions bottle service, which it offers and luxury boxes. [email protected] at its Manhattan branch. Fans in the bleachers won’t Lauren Menache, a spokes- be able to buy beer after the woman for the 40/40 Club, start of the fourth quarter, could not be reached for com- following standard NBA 718-260-4554 ment by press time. policy. 12 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 June 22–28, 2012 June 22–28, 2012 The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 AWP 13 14 AWP The Brooklyn Paper • www.BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 260-2500 June 22–28, 2012

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