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BY COLIN MIXSON The battle over this military structure is heading to court. A group of pro-bono legal eagles sued the city over its controversial scheme to rede- velop the Bedford-Union Ar- mory, fi ling suit in state Su- preme Court the day before Council voted to approve the plan on Nov. 30. Attorneys at the Legal Aid Society allege the DeBlasio Administration is clueless to the negative effects that the project’s massive amount of market-rate apartments will have on Crown Heights resi- dents because of a fl awed en- vironmental-review process for the development and other building proposals city-wide. “The city’s methodology not only puts Crown Heights tenants at risk, but others barely making rent in every STICKING AROUND: Kensington Stables’s current manager, Walker Blankenship, said his mother sold the barn to a buyer who agreed to keep the borough,” said Judith Gold- building and its operators in the horseback-riding business for at least fi ve more years. File photo by Jordan Rathkopf iner, the lead Legal Aid lawyer on the armory suit. Hizzoner’s hotly contested proposal to lease the publicly owned military structure at 1579 Bedford Ave. to devel- oper BFC Partners survived HELLO NEIGH-BOR! its months-long public-review process after the real-estate Buyer snags Kensington Stables at auction, will keep it as barn for now company and the city’s Eco- nomic Development Corpora- BY COLIN MIXSON said Walker Blankenship, ager is contractually obligated the manager said locals can tion agreed last month to axe A dark-horse buyer saved who manages the Caton to remain in his position for expect them to expand into a 48 luxury condos from and in- these stables! Place property owned by his fi ve years as part of the deal, neighboring warehouse that clude more affordable housing The bankrupt owner of mother, who inherited her and said that if the business is once was home to the Prospect in the plan in order to win the Prospect Park’s lone horse late husband’s outstanding successful in that time, he is Park Riding Academy — the approval of Councilwoman barn, Kensington Stables, fi nancial obligations with optimistic the new owner will school that originally commis- Laurie Cumbo (D–Crown sold the property at auction the barn. keep the property as a riding sioned the barn’s construction Heights), which was key to its last month to a buyer who The purchaser — who the facility, despite there being no in 1930 . success. agreed to relieve the seller’s sellers declined to name un- formal obligation to do so in “The discussion is to do But opponents of the debts and keep the building til a bankruptcy-court judge perpetuity. an expansion,” Blankenship scheme, which also calls for and its operators in the rid- offi cially approves the deal “Because I’m part of the said. 149 market-rate units, argue ing business for at least fi ve — will also refurbish the agreement, I’ll maintain con- The current owners fi rst that building those apart- more years, according to the ailing facility after assum- trol of the property, and I’ll planned to bring Kensing- ments on public land is unac- stables’ manager. ing ownership, according to have a lot of say in the matter,” ton Stables to auction in Feb- ceptable, and that the infl ux of “The new business part- Blankenship, who did say the Blankenship said. “If it can be ruary, but called that sale wealthy occupants they will ner will pay those debts buyer is a longtime Kensing- made successful, we could go off when another dark-horse draw will push less-affl uent off and we’ll be partners ton Stables customer. on indefi nitely.” buyer swept in with an offer to Continued on page 20 in running the business,” The barn’s current man- And if the stables remain, Continued on page 20
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NNN%9IFFBCPE;8@CP%:FD GL9C@J?<;9P:E>(D BY COLIN MIXSON ing, the radical card? You’re They don’t have a prayer. talking about hundreds of The leader of a Kensing- people and they’re radical, Top of the mountain: In Ahmed Mater’s 2012 photo, now on display at Brooklyn Museum, a construction worker poses atop a work site in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Ahmed Mater ton mosque stole more than but you’re a saint?” he said. Building sights $300,000 from members before “When someone makes a com- Photos capture construction boom in holy city storming the Islamic center ment like that, it’s sick.” By Alexandra Simon was a desire to capture this symbolic, imag- study of the city presents a rare opportunity changes taking place around the world atch a glimpse of an unseen city! ined, remembered city, to try to align it with for Brooklyn Museum visitors to journey today.” A new exhibit at the Brooklyn what was there, physically in front of me,” through this iconic city.” The exhibit includes 28 oversized pho- CMuseum makes visitors feel like he said. “The cycles of construction and Mecca is the symbolic heart of Islam, tographs, six videos, a symbolic sculp- they have traveled to the holy city of Mecca deconstruction, the changing city, meant I and all adult members of the faith are ture, and a floor-to-ceiling installation of — a destination that is forbidden to non- became compelled to dedicate five years of expected to complete a pilgrimage to the windows that Mater rescued from historic with hired guards last month A Supreme Court judge Muslims. A Saudi photographer spent years my life to documenting and recording the city at least once. Millions of pilgrims visit building slated for demolition. documenting the construction boom that place, to what would eventually become a the city during the annual hajj week, but The large photos, the smallest of which has recently transformed the city, and his prayer for Mecca.” Mater wanted to capture more than just are more than nine feet long, help visitors to show “Ahmed Mater: Mecca Journeys” The exhibit offers a unique glimpse at the religious aspects of the city — he also feel immersed in the scene, said Mater. uses enormous images to capture that a city off-limits to most Brooklynites, said documents the urban projects underway, as “It has been amazing to see how these transformation. The project began when the show’s curator. well as the hustle and bustle of the city’s two unexpected perspectives of a city most of and barring worshippers from actually granted a restrain- Mater traveled to Mecca and discovered “Because Mecca is a city that can be million year-round residents. the audience have never, and will never how much it had changed since his last visit visited only by Muslims, the exhibition “Mecca is not only a symbolic or holy visit, have surprised and engaged,” he said. — an impression at odds with his idea of the provides a window into a place and a city — it is a living city subject to the same “Ahmed Mater: Mecca Journeys” at the city as a sacred, unchanging place. culture many people in the world will social and forces facing every major urban Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at “When I returned in 2008, it was to a never have the opportunity to experience center in the world,” he said. “So it’s about Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, very complex, dynamic, and multifaceted first-hand,” said Catherine Morris. “This a place, but it’s also about what that place (718) 852–7755, www.brooklynmuseum. place. So before the project began, there exhibition of Ahmed Mater’s decade-long means, and about many urban and social org]. $16 suggested donation. daily prayers, congregants ing order that Masjid Nur al- claimed at a Dec. 1 protest out- Islam honchos fi led in 2015 Your entertainment side the local religious institu- against Imam Ahmed’s then- guide Page 43 tion. accusers — who included “He’s a wolf in sheep’s Khandaker Ahmed, as well as clothing,” said Maruf Alam, another speaker at the rally, Police Blotter ...... 8 who worships at Masjid Nur Simon Mahmud, and 13 others Standing O ...... 16 al-Islam. “This guy came in — which prevented them from Letters ...... 38 with a private security force acting as mosque leaders and Tom Allon ...... 40 and changed the locks.” harassing congregants. A large crowd of parishio- The imam refuted his op- ners and reps from other local ponents’ claims on a point-by- Islamic-faith-based centers point basis, beginning with rallied outside the Church Av- the Michigan purchases, enue mosque between Ches- FURIOUS FLOCK: Masjid Nur al- which he said the mosque’s ter Avenue and Story Street Islam parishioners and reps from board of directors, executive eight days after Imam Gau- other Islamic-faith-based groups board, and members approved, har Ahmed and his private rallied outside the Kensington voting in favor of opening the security allegedly seized the mosque on Dec. 1 in protest of Imam out-of-state sister location to building and prohibited mem- Gauhar Ahmed (above), whom they further the house of worship’s bers from using it as a place claimed fradulently took over the religious and charitable mis- for their fi ve-times-per-day sions. HOW TO REACH US house of worship and locked them prayers. And he admitted he agreed Mail: Worshippers shouting “He out last month (right). to step down in August if his Courier Life is a criminal” while carrying Community News Group / Colin Mixson critics dropped their lawsuit Publications, Inc., signs that declared “A thief — even though he claimed the 1 Metrotech Center North can’t be a religious leader” at fi led a lawsuit in Civil Su- a spiritual leader and did this suit was frivolous and that his 10th Floor, Brooklyn, one point clashed with Imam preme Court upon realizing malefi cence to the commu- accusers actually blackmailed Ahmed’s security during the their leader was ripping them nity,” he said. “It took folks a him into giving up his leader- N.Y. 11201 demonstration, before protes- off, but claimed that they ul- while to understand it.” ship position, although he de- General Phone: tors charged the imam with a timately decided to show him Imam Ahmed adamantly clined to say how. (718) 260-2500 laundry list of crimes he alleg- mercy, agreeing to drop the defended himself when But his critics did not keep News Fax: edly perpetrated against his case on the condition he step reached for comment, claim- their end of the bargain and (718) 260-2592 hapless fl ock. down as the mosque’s head on ing that the people who rallied fi led the suit, Imam Ahmed The congregants claimed Aug. 8, Alam said. outside his mosque weren’t said, so he never abdicated News E-Mail: their once-beloved religious But after his legal troubles actually congregants, but a from managing the mosque, [email protected] leader turned against them cleared, the imam fi led false hodgepodge of protesters orga- and any allegations of a hostile Display Ad Phone: sometime after the 2008 fi nan- documents with the city’s De- nized by a more radical group takeover are just lies meant to (718) 260-8302 cial crisis, when he started partment of Finance, parish- of Muslims on a mission to de- besmirch him. Display Ad E-Mail: pushing a plan to expand the ioners claimed, and portrayed fame him and win over his pa- “They never withdrew the [email protected] mosque as a scheme to collect himself as the mosque’s cur- rishioners. case, so I maintained manage- members’ donations — which rent president in order to gain “They’re not a part of our ment of the property,” he said. Display Ad Fax: he actually spent on several ownership of the property, religious understanding,” he Imam Ahmed said he hired (718) 260-2579 Michigan properties for him- which he then invaded with said. “They’re an extreme ver- the guards he arrived with Classified Phone: self, according to another his security force on Thanks- sion of Islam.” on Thanksgiving day to shoo (718) 260-2555 worshipper, who described giving day before changing its Alam vehemently refuted away squatters who refused Classified Fax: the imam’s actions as crimes locks. the imam’s accusations of rad- to leave the mosque, and that (718) 260-2549 against Islam. The religious leader’s coup icalization, however, calling the building will be closed “This is not Islam. Islam devastated local worshippers, him “sick” for smearing an for daily prayer until around Classified E-Mail: is never stealing money,” said according to Alam, who called entire community in order to Christmas to accommodate [email protected] Khandaker Ahmed. it “outrageous.” salvage his reputation. plumbing repairs at the prop- The parishioners said they “He portrayed himself as “That’s the card he’s play- erty. :FLI@ > 2 COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 DT Short-term splash Feds will build stand-in for Gowanus pool during canal cleanup BY JULIANNE CUBA The Double D is getting a dou- ble! The Feds promised to build PROBLEM PATHWAY: Locals may have to sacrifi ce street parking in a temporary watering hole in order for the city to pay to repave this dangerous brick sidewalk. Gowanus before draining and Community News Group / Colin Mixson demolishing the nabe’s be- loved Double D pool in order to remove toxic waste that a Falls yield tough call former gas plant left buried beneath the recreation area, leaders of the Gowanus Canal City may cut parking to fi x Terrace sidewalk cleanup announced. “We won’t allow that to BY COLIN MIXSON an average of $400 per decade happen until a replacement To walk, or to park: that is that he guessed he would pay pool is built, and nothing will the question. for upkeep of concrete. happen at the park until the Owners of property along Another Prospect Park temporary pool is up and op- a stretch of Prospect Park West property owner, Mau- erating,” Environmental Pro- West in Windsor Terrace reen Pynn, claimed fi xing tection Agency honcho Walter may have to sacrifi ce street masonry that was dislodged Mugdan said at a Nov. 16 meet- parking in order to repair by a tree outside her lot cost ing about scrubbing the Su- a brick sidewalk that locals her $3,000 last year alone. perfund site. continue to stumble and in- And even with regular But agency offi cials could jure themselves on , accord- maintenance, the sidewalk’s not confi rm where the new ing to a leader of the Depart- bricks remain a constant pool will go or when, exactly, ment of Transportation. hazard to pedestrians — es- it will be built. DUPLICATING THE DOUBLE D: Environmental Protection Agency of- The agency’s borough pecially seniors — many of Utility company National fi cials promised to create a temporary replacement for Gowanus’s be- commissioner Keith Bray an- whom suffered nasty falls Grid, under supervision of the loved watering hole while it is out of commission during the federally nounced the Sophie’s Choice over the years, according to federal agency, must dig up the mandated cleanup of the neighborhood’s namesake canal. to a crowd of residents and Kent, who said his 75-year- sludge below the public water- File photo by Jason Speakman business owners during a old neighbor got fi ve stitches ing hole in Gowanus’s Thomas public meeting on Nov. 28, after taking a spill and that Greene Playground as one of hood youngsters would have kicked-off its attempt to use claiming that in order for he met a younger man who the polluters required to fund nowhere else to take a dip dur- eminent domain to seize the the city to fund repaving broke his knee tripping over the cleanup of the fetid wa- ing the summer months and canal-adjacent land with a the dangerous walkway that a loose block. terway and its surrounding demanding the federal agency Nov. 27 public hearing as part runs from Bartel Pritchard But not all locals wel- banks . park its sewage-packed cis- of the Uniformed Land Use Re- Square to 18th Street, any comed Bray’s solution re- The utility provider — terns elsewhere than the city view Process — can’t acquire project would have to include quiring the installation of which owned the gas plant park. the parcels by 2020, the Feds traffi c-safety improvements sidewalk extensions known that formerly occupied the The Feds ultimately gave will move forward with in- in the form of sidewalk ex- as bump-outs. parkland — must also replace the city the authority to stalling the tanks in the Dou- tensions that would gobble Nagel said he’d rather get the Double D once the ground choose where the four and ble D’s grave anyway. up parking and narrow the a group of fellow property beneath it is purged of tox- eight-million-gallon waste And conducting a lengthy roadway near intersections owners to fund repaving the ins, and Mugdan said the city tanks should go, and the local and expensive process to get — a compromise that some walkway, or fi nd another fi x could kick in some dough to- lawmakers acquiesced to resi- the private properties — which locals called a no-brainer. that doesn’t sacrifi ce park- wards the restoration in order dents’ demands and proposed could cost taxpayers as much “For the good of the com- ing. to build an even better facility seizing private land on Nev- as $70 million, Crain’s re- munity, if it’s between a park- “It’s a great idea to ask than before. ins and Butler streets along ported — for the sake of keep- ing space or a person being the city for money, but that “The obligation then is to the canal to house the under- ing the pool at its original site crippled or killed by a fall, I the bump-outs are probably provide the city with a replace- ground vessels. seems ludicrous, especially would vote to give up parking a very bad idea,” he said. “I’d ment of the same kind as what City offi cials claimed this when the amenity is only used spaces,” said Don Kent, who be happy to chip in 50–50 to was there,” he said. “It would solution, which Community for a few months each year, ac- owns a building on Windsor fi x the whole thing.” be silly not to take that won- Board 6 voted to approve last cording to a Gowanus resident Place a few doors down from And Pynn said that if of- derful opportunity to improve month, would only require who spoke at the hearing. Prospect Park West. fi cials restrict the number of the facilities that are there for the pool to close for as long “We are told that we are Workers installed the extensions per block to one or the community.” as it takes to scrub the park supposed to buy into this brick sidewalk in 1987 and two, residents might be more Environmental Protection clean, as opposed to shutter- other alternative site merely residents strolled it without amenable to installing them. Agency honchos wanted to use ing for the entire duration of because of the environmen- issue for about a decade, said “We’d probably want the the site of the exhumed Double the cleanup, which they said tal injustice of our neighbors, area property-owner Scott bare minimum, because D as the permanent storage could take as long as a decade, my neighbors, losing the use Nagel, who ran the Prospect parking is such a big issue,” space for two several-million- according to Mugdan. of the swimming pool,” said Park West Merchants Associ- she said. “Why would we give gallon sewage tanks — which “This part of the park has Marlene Donnelly, a member ation when the masonry was up two spaces when you can will hold raw waste and storm to be dug out anyway, but the of Friends and Residents Of fi rst laid. give up half a space.” water so neither fl oods the ca- city of New York had reasons Greater Gowanus. “Let’s put The path eventually fell The meeting’s organizer, nal when it rains — claiming — quite strong reasons — why our money in sewage infra- into disrepair, but proved Assemblyman Robert Car- the pool needed to be removed it didn’t do that,” he said. “And structure, not land acquisi- far more diffi cult to main- roll (D–Park Slope), prom- anyway in order to extract the quite a number of you in the tion.” tain than its concrete coun- ised to arrange more sessions muck underneath it and that community also said, ‘It’s one The beep will next weigh in terparts, according to the lo- to discuss the issue, at which fi lling the ditch with the tanks thing to lose our pool for two, on the land-seizure proposal, cal, who estimated he spends transit agency reps would be would kill two birds with one three, maybe four years, but followed by the Department of an average of $200 per year expected to present a more stone. to lose it for eight to 10 years City Planning and then Coun- repairing the bricks outside specifi c thoroughfare-refur- But locals slammed the pro- is no good.” cil before it lands on Mayor his building — as opposed to bishment plan. posal, charging that neighbor- But if the city — which DeBlasio’s desk. DT COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 3 NEW LIFE: The city approved developer Two Trees’s plan to transform the landmarked Domino Sugar refi nery into offi ce space on Nov. 28. Practice for Architecture and Urbanism Sweet second act! City okays new redesign of lankmarked Domino site BY JULIANNE CUBA It’s a refi nery redefi ned. A developer will transform the old Domino Sugar factory’s landmarked refi nery building into a futuristic glass- and-brick offi ce space following the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Nov. 28 vote to approve the design. The greenlit proposal — which a new architect created after the build- CRYSTAL CLEAR: The developer’s proposal ing’s owners scrapped the fi rst land- calls for building glass-encased offi ces inside marks-approved makeover — is a the factory, which will retain its original brick sweet way to preserve the waterfront facade. Practice for Architecture and Urbanism structure’s heritage while turning it into a contemporary workspace, ac- set back from them. Landmarks com- cording to a leader of the project. mission members approved that plan “The new plan is better for every- in 2014, but the developer ultimately de- one,” said David Lombino, who works cided to scrap it out of fear it would re- for developer Two Trees, which is sult in a dark, unwelcoming space that overseeing the conversion. “It honors could drive tenants away, according to and highlights the landmark; provides a New York Magazine report. a fl exible, modern, and totally unique Chakrabarti fi rst presented his de- offi ce experience; and welcomes the sign to the landmarks agency in late public to enjoy this great piece of New October, but commissioners tabled York’s history.” their vote and told him to come back Honchos at the Brooklyn-based with more specifi c details about how real-estate company in October tapped he would protect the brick facade, con- architect Vishaan Chakrabarti from struct the glass vault, and maintain Practice for Architecture and Urban- the industrial feel of the building’s ma- ism to makeover the 19th-century Kent sonry openings. Avenue structure that once churned The architect seemed to win the out Domino’s sweet stuff. preservationists over the second time His design calls for creating a around, however, because they voted glass-encased offi ce space with a bar- eight to one to approve his proposal. rel-vaulted roof that is surrounded by And as promised, the iconic Dom- the refi nery’s outer walls and set back ino Sugar sign, which workers ripped from the brick exterior, allowing sun- from the exterior of the landmarked light and air to fl ow freely between the building in 2014, will be placed atop it building’s old and new components, once construction wraps, according to according to information from the de- a rep for the developer, who could not veloper. It will also include a court- confi rm a completion date although yard and ground-fl oor space for to-be- previous reports claimed work will announced restaurants and shops, as wrap around 2020. well as public bathrooms. The refi nery sits in the middle of the The architect’s predecessor pro- old Domino Sugar factory site that Two posed a similar concept — a glass- Trees is transforming in its mega-de- enclosed offi ce within the refi nery’s velopment project, which will include a current exterior — but the crystal- total of fi ve residential and commercial line workspace in that version butted buildings and a park on the sprawling against the brick walls, instead of being parcel at the edge of the East River. 4 COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 DT partment spokeswoman said. Friends of Fort Greene Park members hired an inde- Cut in their prime pendent arborist from Glaeser Horticultural Consulting to review the vitality of the to- Report: Dozens of healthy trees will go in Ft. Greene Park redesign be-felled trees, and that in- vestigation showed the green BY JULIANNE CUBA “Parks Without Borders Pro- few years, and had to be re- things are young and in good It’s tree-son! gram,” plans to make Fort moved,” he said. “Removing health, though it did note that City offi cials fi bbed to Greene Park’s entry at Myrtle these trees had nothing to do a handful of maple trees suf- advance their controver- Avenue and St. Edwards Street with their health or age.” fer from minor root problems sial redesign for a section of more welcoming to patrons by Offi cials plan to axe 49 of that could be corrected with- Fort Greene Park when they turning it into a grand cor- the 129 trees near that corner out cutting them down. claimed that dozens of meadow ner entrance that leads to the of the park, 26 of which are Residents’ outcry over the trees destined for the hatchet Prison Ship Martyrs Monu- large Norway maples — green Community News Group / Leah Lu trees getting the axe led some are sick and near-death, be- ment, which requires leveling things classifi ed as invasive GETTING THE AXE: Nine healthy city offi cials to question the cause most of the green things some hilly mounds , creating a by the city, which added the honey-locust trees in Fort Greene plan, with one demanding are actually young and in paved walkway to the memo- species to its “do not plant Park will be cut down by the city. the Landmarks Preservation prime health, according to rial, and cutting down trees. list” in 2006 — according to in- Commission rescind its ap- some locals who cited a report Parks department honchos formation from the report and The agency will also cut proval of the makeover until from city-hired arborists. told locals during the several- parks department. down around 23 non-maple the city truly reviews the en- “It indicates that, contrary month planning process that Foresters initially pegged trees in the area — including vironmental impacts of re- to what our people were told the green things chosen for the maples as young and some London planes, honey moving the green things and along the way, poor health of removal wouldn’t survive for healthy after a visual assess- locusts, and zelkovas — only other aspects of the redesign, trees was a very minor issue,” much longer. But the agen- ment of their condition and nine of which are sick, accord- including leveling the grassy said Michael Gruen, an attor- cy’s forestry report — a sur- size, according to a parks de- ing to the forestry report. The mounds and covering absor- ney representing Friends of vey of all 129 trees currently partment spokeswoman, who rest, including all nine honey bent grass with a paved path. Fort Greene Park, a group that growing where the redesign said the agency later learned locusts standing at the corner “I believe that the city has opposes the makeover. would occur that Friends of the trees were likely added in being made over, are being not done its due process, and The Landmarks Preserva- Fort Greene Park received the early 1970s when they were felled to accommodate the new that the redesign dulls the en- tion Commission green-lit the via a Freedom of Information between fi ve and 10-years-old design, the document says. vironmentally resilient fea- polarizing changes last month Act request and shared with and claimed they are “cer- Workers will replace most tures that the park currently following the project’s Sep- this newspaper — shows that tainly not young trees.” of the uprooted green things provides, such as mitigating tember approval by Commu- many of the trees deemed old But a 10-year-old Norway with saplings from the much storm water runoff,” Pub- nity Board 2, which cleared and ill were anything but, ac- maple planted in 1970 would smaller caliper species, which lic Advocate Letitia James the way for the Department of cording to Gruen. be 57, which is only one third is about three-to-fi ve inches penned in a Nov. 27 letter to Parks and Recreation to break “They were told that ap- of the species’ lifespan, ac- in diameter as opposed to the the commission. “The city has ground on it in 2019. proximately 50 trees were sick cording to data from the State Norway maple’s heftier 10-to- not done the proper environ- The agency, as part of its or bad in age, would die in a University of New York . 13 inch girth, the parks-de- mental review.” C<7D3@A/:/3AB63B71A::1 eee c\WdS`aOZOSabVSbWQaZZQ Q][ BODY SHAPING PRP THERAPY s COOL s LIPO Laser s Vampire s O-Shot Sculpting s PRESSO Facelift s P-Shot s Vampire Facial Ultrasound Therapy PRP Hair s micro-needling s Cavitation s COOL Slimming s Vampire Breast Restoration velashape s Massage lift SKIN VITAMINS INJECTION s Botox s HIFU Facial s Energy and s Balanced immune Injections s HYDRA Balance system s Juvederm Facial acne Better Mood Weight Loss Fillers s s s Collagen P.I.N. treatment s Deeper Sleep s Higher Metabolism micro-needling s Mental Clarity LASER HAIR REMOVAL s Fit for all types of skins s Stretch marks removal Stay healthy, beautiful s Removing all kinds of hair on s Scar removal all types of skins s Treatment of spider veins & and young! s Cure for pseudo-folliculitis other benign vascular lesions Call today to make an appointment: www.universalaestheticsllc.com 860-671-1727 514 Ocean Pkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218 DT COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 5 Courts are in session Fresh hoops open in Gowanus park BY JULIANNE CUBA charitable arm, Barclays Cen- These new courts are a slam ter Cares, and the basketball dunk! team’s philanthropic offshoot, ON THE BALL: (Left) A youngster practiced Some of Brooklyn’s tallest the Brooklyn Nets Foun- dribbling on the new courts inside Nicholas athletes joined city leaders dation, together pitched in Naquan Heyward Jr. Park. (Above) City offi - and local youngsters at a Dec. $324,000 to make over the pair cials and some Brooklyn Nets players unveiled 1 ribbon-snipping ceremony of courts in Nicholas Naquan for two revamped basketball Heyward Jr. Park, which went revamped basketball courts in the Gowanus courts inside a Gowanus park more than two decades with- meadow named for a local teen killed by po- named after a hoops-loving out renovations despite a 2011 lice in 1994, the athletic facilities’ fi rst renova- neighborhood teen who police refreshening of the rest of the tion in more than 20 years. fatally shot more than 20 years Wyckoff Street meadow. Photos by Caleb Caldwell ago. And watching Brooklyn Department of Parks and Nets superstars who play in Recreation workers revamped in 1994 , and city offi cials re- in the park on the late boy’s ter more than 10 years ago, he the nearby Barclays Center the tired play spaces with a named the former Gowanus birthday — said he hopes the said. remember the sports fan’s life fresh coat of paint and new Houses Playground — where ceremony with Nets players “I’m hoping that they will was an honor, according to the nets, hoops, backboards, fenc- the aspiring professional ath- including D’Angelo Russell, really dedicate their support boy’s dad. ing, benches, and water foun- lete loved to spend afternoons Spencer Dinwiddie, and Jar- to something that I’ve been “It actually means a lot tains equipped with water- shooting hoops and dribbling, rett Allen wasn’t a mere pub- trying to do in the community to me knowing that I am get- bottle fi llers. according to his dad — after licity stunt, and that city offi - for years, which is establish a ting support from the likes of An offi cer patrolling the the teen in 2001. cials will continue to invest in safe haven for the youth,” said the Barclays Center and the neighborhood’s public-hous- And the elder Heyward — more youth and community Heyward Sr. “The youth in the Brooklyn Nets,” said Nicholas ing complex the Gowanus who runs a foundation in his centers in the nabe, especially community do not even have a Heyward Sr. “It means a lot.” Houses fatally shot the 13-year- son’s name and hosts an an- after they shuttered the Gow- place to go after school to help The Downtown arena’s old Heyward in his apartment nual basketball tournament anus Houses Community Cen- elevate themselves.” “I got my ‘‘ flu shot …not the FLU 6 COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 DT New bachelor on the prowl at zoo Zookeepers hope to breed ‘vulnerable’ wild cat BY COLIN MIXSON YOUR FATHER They hope this puss knocks boots! A male member of Africa’s small- est wild-feline species joined the me- KEEPS WANDERING nagerie at Prospect Park Zoo’s noctur- nal section last week, and zookeepers hope to introduce him to a female in AWAY FROM HOME. the near future so the two can do their part in perpetuating their rarefying breed, according to the animal house’s head honcho. BUT IT’S YOU WHO “Our hope is to breed the cats to contribute to the survival of the spe- MEOW: The Prospect Park Zoo added this cies, while educating our guests about black-footed cat from Africa to its nocturnal FEELS LOST. a beautiful yet vulnerable cat species exhibit last week. Julie Larsen Maher that is unknown to most people,” said Denise McClean, the zoo’s director. sify black-footed cats as vulnerable, a The diminutive black-footed cat is designation the species has held since native to Southern Africa, where it 2002. tends to keep to itself, hunting birds And even though the fuzz munch- and rodents at night with the aid of its kin hails from half a world away, some large eyes and razor-sharp claws. locals said it would look right at home The breed has seen better days, hunting rats in Brooklyn. however, and a loss of habitat coupled “It does look like a regular cat,” with poaching and indiscriminate Sheepshead Bay resident Yasmine Ar- trapping led the International Union slan said after examining a picture of for Conservation of Nature to clas- the zoo’s latest fl uff ball. THE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS ABUSED FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM. 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Patrolmen busted two guys for The scoffl aw must have reached allegedly smoking pot on separate inside the 39-year-old victim’s occasions late last month. purse and grabbed her wallet while One offi cer was near Prospect aboard the Church Avenue-bound Place and Carlton Avenue at 1 am green bullet, which she boarded at on Nov. 20 when he spotted a man hotel at gunpoint on Dec. 4, taking tween Water and Front streets at the Classon Avenue station, cops smoking a joint on the street, cops cash, offi cials said. 8:30 am, and returned to fi nd them said. said. Authorities pinched another An employee told police that in the suspect’s possession. And when the woman hopped alleged pot smoker on Wykoff Street the suspect waltzed into the ho- The 29-year-old suspect allegedly off near Fulton Street, she realized between Nevins Street and Third tel between Willoughby and Ful- refused to return the $300 head- her bag was open and her wallet Avenue at 9:25 am on Nov. 25, after ton streets at 4:15 am, holding what phones, and at one point brandished with her driver’s license, fi ve credit a cop spotted him with a joint in his looked like a gun inside his pocket a pair of scissors, shouting, “Come cards, BJ’s card, and Patrolmen’s hand, according to a report. and snarling, “Give me the money, in and get them,” offi cials said. Benevolent Association card, all Both men were arrested and or I’ll shoot.” Police busted the suspect on rob- worth a total of $45, was missing, charged with criminal possession The thief fl ed with two cash reg- according to a report. of marijuana, cops said. bery charges and recovered the vic- isters containing $1,500, but cops ar- tim’s valuables in his backpack later rived on the scene quickly and a foot that day, authorities said. Dropped and gone chase along Prince Street ensued, Teen terror — Colin Mixson Some sneak stole a woman’s wal- Cops busted a 16-year-old boy which resulted in the perp escap- let at a DeKalb Avenue hospital on suspected of stealing a man’s phone ing, but leaving his ill-gotten gains Nov. 29, police said. and threatening to shoot the victim for cops to recover, police said. 88TH PRECINCT The 27-year-old said she dropped when he demanded his device be re- her wallet containing her Domini- FORT GREENE–CLINTON HILL turned inside a Hanson Place shop- Code breaker can Republic identifi cation card, ping center on Nov. 22. Some goon stole a man’s phone United States resident card, and The victim, 60, told police he on Pacifi c Street on Dec. 1 after forc- Street stabbing two credit cards in the medical cen- stopped inside the mall between ing the victim into giving up his A pair of louts stabbed a guy and ter near Willoughby Street around Hanson Place and Atlantic Avenue passcode, authorities said. stole his cash on Myrtle Avenue on 2 pm, and later got a call from one to charge his phone at 3:50 am, when The victim, 15, told police he was Nov. 28, police said. of the credit-card companies that the suspect approached him and between Third and Fourth avenues The 63-year-old victim told cops some baddie was using the cards, started up a conversation. As the at 4:31 pm when the suspect snatched he was walking near Washington authorities said. — Julianne Cuba pair spoke, the alleged crook slyly his phone and barked, “Enter your Park around 10:30 am when the two unplugged the man’s device from its passcode, or I will f--- you up.” nogoodniks approached him and charger and slid it into his pocket, The teen duly complied, and the the fi rst put his hand on the victim’s 68TH PRECINCT but he wasn’t slick enough, and the brute absconded with his $900 iP- shoulder before removing $152 in BAY RIDGE–DYKER HEIGHTS older fellow called him out on it, hone 8, cops said. cash from his pocket. The second cops said. malefactor then tried to knife the Nodded, and robbed The suspect, not willing to hand Boy burgled man when he told the baddies he A punk stole a man’s iPhone 7, over his illicit item, then reached Two thieves robbed a 15-year-old had no more money, but the victim driver’s license, and debit and credit into his waistband and the told vic- boy on Livingston Street on Dec. 1, raised his hand to block the blade cards when he was sleeping on the tim he’d shoot him, police said. But police said. and wound up getting cut, offi cials N train between the Bay Parkway the crook didn’t get far after that — The victim told authorities he said. and Eighth Avenue stations on Dec. New York’s Finest booked him that was strolling with a friend near The ruffi ans then threw him to 3, cops said. night on a robbery charge, accord- Flatbush Avenue at 3:45 pm when the ground and he hit his head, ac- The man told police that he got ing to a report. some goon pressed an unknown ob- cording to a report. on the train at Stillwell Avenue sta- ject against his back, while an ac- tion at 3 am, and missed his stop at Pie guys complice went through his pockets, Phantom pilferer Bay Parkway because he fell asleep. Police arrested two men, ages and pulled out his debit card and He woke up at Eighth Avenue by 4 A jerk broke into a woman’s 45 and 53, accused of busting into a smart phone. am and realized his phone — along Saint James Place home on Nov. 30 Fifth Avenue pizza joint on Nov. 22. The crooks fl ed with their stolen with its wallet case and the cards — and stole her jewelry and electron- The suspects allegedly made nu- stuff, and a police search came up was missing, authorities said. merous attempts to force their way short, offi cials said. ics, authorities said. into the pie spot between 10th and The thief broke into the apart- ment between Greene and Gates av- Cash grabber 11th streets at around 3:45 am, be- Rough commute A lout stole a little more than fore fi nally breaking open the front enues through the front door some- Some crook beat and robbed a time between 3:30 and 5:30 pm and $700 from a Ridge man’s purloined door and letting themselves inside, straphanger waiting at the DeKalb debit card at an ATM on 18th Ave- swiped a Macbook Pro, diamond according to cops, who said the pair Avenue subway station on Dec. 1, nue at some point after Nov. 13, po- earrings, $100 bills, gold rings, and hung around for a few minutes, but cops said. lice said. a speaker, all worth a total of $3,050, didn’t take anything and soon fl ed. The victim told police he was The thief snagged the cash at the police said. Someone from the restaurant re- standing on the Manhattan-bound corner of 65th Street, according a ported the break-in around 2 pm, platform at the station near Flat- report. and investigators made short work bush Avenue Extension when the Bye bye bike! of tracking down the suspects, who crook snatched the phone from his Some weasel stole a woman’s Left it, lost it were arrested on attempted bur- hand and shoved him before fl eeing keys and the Citi Bike she was using glary charges that day, cops said. A miscreant stole a man’s wallet, with three other men. on Willoughby Street on Nov. 24, of- citizenship card, two credit cards, fi cials said. and a debit card from inside his un- 84TH PRECINCT Beats bandit The victim told police she locked car parked on 14th Avenue Cops arrested a man who stole dropped her keys with a key ring between Nov. 26 and 29, cops said. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS–DUMBO– a guy’s headphones and threatened allowing her unlimited access to The man parked the car at 81st BOERUM HILL–DOWNTOWN him with a pair of scissors inside a the bike service near Hall Street Street at 4 pm on the 26th and re- Main Street building on Dec. 1. around 4 pm, and later got an e-mail turned at noon on the 29th to fi nd Checking out The victim told police he forgot that she was still getting charged for the items gone, authorities said. A thief robbed a Duffi eld Street his headphones in the building be- someone using the bike, cops said. — Julianne McShane 8 COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 DT Stroke of Style A/D3C>B= AB=@3E723 = Painting 4 6=:72/G A/:3$ 4 J8M<FEE cell 917.214.3139 office 718.442.4528 FLK DT COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 9 Holiday fear! Santa spooks kids at tree lighting BY JULIANNE CUBA It was the fright before Christ- mas! Fort Greeners descended upon their nabe’s namesake park on Dec. 3 for a tree-light- ing ceremony where some youngsters wowed by the dazzling spectacle were less thrilled about encountering COMING SOON: Whole Foods Market 365 will open in Fort Greene next January, about 18 months after the its guest of honor — who rode grocer opened this outpost in Williamsburg. Whole Foods Market his sleigh from the North Pole to join locals at the bash — ac- cording to one mom. ALL LIT UP: Fifteen-month-old “She was quite excited Julian Russell showed his holiday Ft. Greene Whole Foods to open in Jan. when they lit the tree up, not spirit at the Dec. 3 tree-lighting so keen on Santa,” Clinton ceremony. Photo by Caleb Caldwell BY JULIANNE CUBA The store’s inventory will set up shop inside the store, Hill resident Tatiana Gott It’s a Whole new place to be similar to that at its larger according to the supermar- said of her 2-and-a-half-year- “It wasn’t a complete disas- shop! sister locations in Williams- ket’s honchos. old daughter Fridha, whom ter — he was slightly scared, Whole Foods will open burg and Gowanus , but will Whole Foods Market 365 she brought to the holiday cel- but he wasn’t like freaking its long-awaited Fort Greene boast a less robust selection isn’t the fi rst trendy grocer ebration. “I asked her if she out,” said Clinton Hill local mini-market on Jan. 31 next of ready-to-go meals and gro- to arrive in the area — ear- wanted to meet Santa and she Jennifer Sgobbo of her tyke year, honchos of the Amazon- cery items — which have in- lier this year, a second Brook- said, ‘No mommy, no, no.’ She Julian Russell. “It was his fi rst owned supermarket chain cluded such head-scratching lyn outpost of Trader Joe’s was a little scared.” time sitting on Santa’s lap.” announced on Tuesday. The offerings as “asparagus wa- opened just a few blocks away Another mother whose Kids spooked by Saint Nick new Whole Foods Market 365 ter” and plastic-enclosed pre- at Downtown’s City Point 15-month-old son paid his fi rst lifted their spirits by munch- — the store’s inaugural East peeled oranges. complex. visit to the jolly old elf at the ing on cookies, sipping on Coast branch — joins the Several high-end food sell- Whole Foods Market 365 festivities near Myrtle Av- hot cocoa, and listening to a just-opened Apple Downtown ers including a bakery-and- (292 Ashland Place between enue and Washington Park neighborhood choir perform Brooklyn as a retailer inside coffee joint, an organic-juice Lafayette Avenue and Hanson described that meeting as classic yuletide melodies at the nabe’s swanky 32-story bar, and a 100-percent plant- Place in Fort Greene). Opens slightly more successful. the fourth-annual party. 300 Ashland tower. based burger slinger will also Jan. 31, 2018. 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General said on Nov. 28 while Sexual-assault survivors are announcing a settlement he entitled to free emergency care reached with hospital offi cials. under New York State law, ac- The state’s top prosecutor cording to Schneiderman. cut the deal with the medi- His hard look revealed that cal center’s honchos after an between January 2015 and investigation uncovered that February 2017, medical-center Brooklyn Hospital broke the administrators incorrectly law when it charged sexual- billed 85 out of 86 rape-exam assault survivors for their recipients, either by directly tests — a horrible and illegal sending invoices to patients mistake that only added to the or submitting them to their MAKING AMENDS: Honchos at Fort Greene’s Brooklyn Hospital Center will repay sexual-assault victims who victims’ burdens, he said. insurers without discussing were illegaly charged for rape kits as part of a settlement reached with New York State Attorney General Eric “It’s hard to imagine the payment options as required Schneiderman that the top prosecutor announced on Nov. 28. 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As part of the Great American Smokeout, NYC Smoke-Free collab- orated with St. Francis College to en- courage smokers MIDWOOD on campus and in the larger com- On the road to Rhodes munity to quit Kudos to Borough daughter for one day and to Thamara Jean. The Hunter raise awareness College co-ed was awarded the of the importance prestigious Rhodes Scholar- of smoke-free pro- ship, which is given to only 32 tections in creat- students in the United States, and ing environments the fi rst Hunter student to ever where quit attempts are more likely to receive it. be successful. Thamara is the daughter of “I commend NYC Smoke-Free and Haitian immigrants. She gradu- St. Francis College for bringing the ated from Edward R. Murrow fi ght against smoking to Brooklyn CHEERS!: School Nurse Kathy DeMello (in the printed shirt) is surrounded by students High School, is active in her com- Heights and beyond,” said Borough and alumni who generously donated blood at the annual St. Edmund Blood Drive on munity, and a Macaulay honors President Adams. “Smoking is a Nov. 22. Joanna DelBuono student at Hunter. damaging habit that leads to many “Thamara Jean is an amaz- long-term health problems, including ing story,” said Hunter president asthma, cancer, and emphysema.” Giving in the blood at St. Edmund Jennifer Raab. “She is an ex- Dr. Michele Montecalvo, the event traordinary young scholar and co-organizer and Health Sciences and SHEEPSHEAD BAY the end of the day over 127 units of activist who will make her mark Health Care Management professor at the red stuff was collected, which as a public intellectual. She rep- St. Francis, added: “The Great Amer- Raise a couple of pints for the stu- will be used to save 381 lives. resents Hunter’s commitment ican Smokeout is an opportunity to dents and staff at St. Edmund Pre- “I am so proud of our current to making the American Dream continue the conversation about to- paratory High School. students and of those who returned come true.” bacco use, social justice, advocacy, and St. Edmund hosted its annual to the school to donate,” said Nurse Thamara said, “The Rhodes stress relief.” Fall blood drive on Nov. 22, which DeMello. She added, “These young Scholarship means a great deal Julia Cuthbertson, borough com- was coordinated by Kathy De- men and women who are willing to me and my whole family. Both munity engagement coordinator for Mello, RN, the school’s nurse. help others are the true heroes.” my parents are immigrants from NYC Smoke-Free at Public Health Students, alumni, faculty and St. Edmund Preparatory High Haiti and seeing their kids accom- Solutions, added: “NYC Smoke-Free staff rolled up their sleeves and School [2474 Ocean Ave. at Avenue T plish so much just reaffi rms why is thrilled to join St. Francis College gave, gave and gave some more. By in Sheepshead Bay; (718) 743–6100] they came to this country in the and many other community partners fi rst place. Also, being the fi rst and local leaders for the Great Amer- from Hunter to win is meaning- ican Smokeout to draw attention to ing Tuesday campaign has raised in grades K–12. “The Neighborhood ful because I can play an impor- the devastating tobacco epidemic and over $360,000 in just 24 hours. Wow- School Grants program amplifi es the tant part in establishing a path need for smoke-free environments to wee-Kazowee! creativity, vision, and energy of the for students who, before now, may protect the health of all New Yorkers.” The fi ve non-profi ts selected for school community, ” said Jed Walen- never even have considered pur- Activities on campus included the coming Spark Prize will be an- tas, CEO of Two Trees Management suing an opportunity like this.” an #IWantToBeAFormerSmoker nounced in early January. Each will Company. Thamara will receive full ex- Health Fair, presentations by health receive a “no strings attached” grant The schools that received Neigh- penses for two or three years of educators, a screening of the short fi lm of $100,000 and will be honored at the borhood School Grants include: study at the University of Ox- Black Lives, Black Lungs, perfor- Spark Prize Celebration breakfast PS 282 Music Program, Park Slope; ford in England, where she will mances by St. Joseph’s High School on Feb. 8. Academy of Arts & Letters, Fort enter in October of 2018 and study Choir and Steppers, and an inter- Special thanks go to #Brooklyn- Greene-Clinton Hill; Achievement Political Theory. active “Lung to Lung” panel on the Gives sponsors TD Bank, National First Brooklyn High School, Crown state of tobacco use in NYC’s most pop- Grid, the Borough President’s Of- Heights; Brooklyn Community Arts ulous borough. fi ce, and the Brooklyn Chamber of & Media High School (BCAM) Clin- tary School, Williamsburg; PS 56 The Great American Smokeout, an Commerce—especially the Young ton Hil-Bedford Stuyvesant;Brooklyn Lewis H. Latimer Elementary School, event created by the American Can- BK Professionals. High School for Leadership and Com- Clinton Hill; PS 44 Marcus Garvey El- cer Society, is held annually on the Brooklyn Community Foundation munity Service, Clinton Hill; The ementary, Bedford Stuyvesant; The third Thursday of November and is ob- [1000 Dean St. at Bergen Street in Pros- Brooklyn Latin School, Bushwick; Monitor School, Greenpoint; Park served nationwide. pect Heights; www.BrooklynCommuni- P373K The Brooklyn Transition Cen- Place Community Middle School. St. Francis College [Address: 180 tyFoundation.org] ter Dance Ability Studio, Williams- Bedford Stuyvesant; PS 11 Purvis J Remsen St., between Court and Clin- burg; PS 23 Carter G Woodson Ele- Behan Elementary, Clinton Hill; PS ton streets in Brooklyn Heights; (718) What a gift! mentary School, Bedford Stuyvesant; 9 Teunis G Bergen Elementary, Pros- 489–5200] The Walentas Family Founda- Compass Charter School, Fort Greene; pect Heights; Urban Dove Team Char- tion announced the recipients of this MS 577 Conselyea Preparatory School, ter High School, Bedford Stuyvesant; BOROUGH WIDE year’s Neighborhood School Grants. Williamsburg; PS 132 The Conselyea and Williamsburg Early Childhood Local schools will receive a total School, Williamsburg; IS 318 Eugenio Center, Williamsburg. Who loves you, baby? of $350,000 in grant funding to sup- Maria De Hostos School, Williams- twotreesny.com/neighborhood- BrooklynGives does — The Giv- port diverse initiatives for students burg; PS 257 John F. 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File photo by Stefano Giovannini “Gentrifi cation affects all apart- LANDLORDS ments – regulated or unregulated — nied a restraining order Legal Aid’s at- and the city’s land-use decisions need torneys sought to halt construction on !RE 9OUR 4ENANTS #REATING ! .UISANCE s $O 4HEY /WE 9OU 2ENT to factor in that reality,” she said. the armory development, but allowed For instance, a legal loophole al- the case to move forward, according .EED 4HEM %VICTED s #OMMERCIAL 2ESIDENTIAL lows landlords of stabilized buildings to the organization’s spokesman, who to entice tenants by charging a prefer- said a ruling is expected before the OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE ential rent that is less than the maxi- city offi cially awards the contract to mum legal rent they could collect in BFC Partners in June. For A FREE Consultation, Call 718-788-5052 any given year, and then increase the And if the justice rules in Legal rent — sometimes drastically — to the Aid’s favor, the decision could have legal limit when renewing occupants’ wide-ranging effects on several ongo- HAGAN, COURY & Associates leases, a practice that could occur ing developments and rezoning initia- more frequently as neighborhoods’ tives throughout the city, which would TH !VE s "ROOKLYN rents rise. have to repeat environmental reviews The lawsuit also claims that resi- and potentially alter existing schemes, dents never received their legal right Goldiner said. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing a significant Request for to publicly comment on and request “They would have to go back and Proposals (“RFP”) for the operation, maintenance, and management of a year-round tennis facility at changes to the manual by which city make sure that in pending and future the Parade Ground in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. offi cials conduct a project’s environ- actions where they’ve done an envi- All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Monday, January 8th, 2018 mental-review process, Goldiner said. ronmental review that they study that at 3:00 P.M. There will be a recommended site visit on Monday, December 11th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. We A state Supreme Court judge de- issue,” the lawyer said. will be meeting at the proposed concession site (Block # 5051 & Lot #1), which is located at 50 Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226. We will be meeting in front of the Tennis Center clubhouse. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make every effort to attend this recommended meeting. Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on Monday, November 27th, 2017 through Monday, January 8th, 2018, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which and Recreation, who hoped to preserve is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065. STABLES the stables as a public amenity. But the city’s offer did not guaran- The RFP is also available for download, on Monday, November 27th, 2017 through Monday, January 8th, Continued from cover 2018, on Parks’ website. To download the RFP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities and tee Blankenship continued operation click on the “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” link. 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Christmas as a holiday, with 69 percent using it as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. While many social occasions sur- rounding Christmas are anticipated for months in advance, unexpected pop- ins are also the norm this time of year. Rather than being caught off guard, in- dividuals can take steps to prepare for unexpected guests: New Year’s Eve is a festive night, but one where safety needs to be as big a priority as having a good time. Have food available Even if guests pop in for a little while, it’s nice to be able to offer them some- thing to eat. Keep cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, pretzels, and other snacks on hand. Make-ahead, crowd-friendly foods can be prepared and frozen. New Year’s Eve Casseroles, pasta dishes, and stews are hearty and can serve in a pinch when unexpected visitors arrive. Sim- ply take out to defrost and heat up. Keep cookies in air-tight tins and purchase a pre-made frozen pie to serve, safety tips if necessary. In a pinch, you can always order out, but over time the cost of hav- ew Year’s Eve is one of the most ing erratically. It’s acceptable for men and ing food delivered can add up. festive nights of the year. Many If possible, take public transpor- women of legal drinking age to raise Npeople spend the fi nal moments tation to and from the festivities so a glass of champagne at midnight, Keep the bar stocked of the year celebrating with fam- no one is tempted to drive after con- but it’s best to limit alcohol con- Toasting to a happy holiday season ily and friends. As joyous as such suming alcohol. sumption throughout the festivities is the norm during this time of year. celebrations tend to be, it’s impor- so the party is memorable for all the Toasting requires hosts have some tant that New Year’s revelers keep Pick a meet-up spot right reasons. spirits on hand. Stock the bar with a certain safety precautions in mind in case anyone gets few staples, such as red and white wine, when celebrating the end of one year separated from the Be a responsible host vodka, rum, whiskey, and mixers. and the dawn of the next: group When hosting a New Year’s Eve You may just want to create a signa- New Year’s Eve celebrations in party, hosts must prioritize the ture or seasonal cocktail that can be Arrange for public places such as bars, clubs, safety of their guests. Make sure served when guests arrive, such as a transportation or town squares tend to become guests don’t drink too much, which spiced punch or a holiday eggnog. in advance crowded as midnight draws near. can leave hosts open to criminal or According to the National High- It’s easy for groups of friends or fam- civil action should guests leave their Cue the playlist way Traffi c Safety Administra- ily to be separated, so choose a meet- home and cause an accident. Put together a playlist of favorite hol- tion, an average of 304 people die in up spot where everyone can gather Serve plenty of food and nonal- iday music that will provide the ideal drunk-driving crashes in the days after the ball drops. coholic beverages so guests who are ambiance should guests ring your door- surrounding Christmas and New Choose a spot that’s well lit and drinking have something in their bell. Thanks to services like Spotify, Year’s Eve each year. easily accessible to all, and confi rm systems other than alcohol. Sched- Amazon Music, and Pandora, holiday Before heading out on New Year’s the location of the meet-up spot via ule things to do throughout the music that fi lls a home with the sweet Eve, celebrants should ensure their a group text message before heading night so guests have more to do than sounds of the season is now always ac- safety by arranging for transpor- out for the night. drink alcohol. In addition, make cessible. tation to and from the festivities. room for potential overnight guests Choose a designated driver to drive Stay sober should someone be incapable of driv- Keep things neat throughout the night, or agree to Many people feel pressured to ing home at the end of the night. Set aside a closet or space that can utilize a taxi or shuttle service if overindulge with alcohol on New Keep contact information for lo- serve as a catch-all where errant items everyone plans to consume alcohol. Year’s Eve, but men and women cal taxis or shuttle services readily can quickly be stored, should guests ar- Men and women who volunteer to be should be responsible with regard to available so guests know they don’t rive. Gather loose toys, books, or stray designated drivers should be espe- their alcohol consumption. Overcon- have to drive themselves home. papers in a basket, and then stash the cially alert on the roadways, prepar- sumption of alcohol makes it diffi cult New Year’s Eve is a festive night, basket in the closet until guests de- ing to drive in potentially inclement to stay alert, and that loss of alert- but one where safety needs to be part. 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According to the Bu- travel on Thursday and re- less fl ights and, as a result, reau of Transportation Sta- turn on Saturday. So those tend to experience less fl ight tistics, during the Christ- making short trips who want delays, saving travelers time. mas and New Year’s holiday to avoid traffi c may actually Small airports also may not period, the number of trips benefi t by driving home on charge as much for overnight to and from a destination 50 Sunday after leaving home parking as large airports. miles or more away rises by on Friday, rather than trav- When considering fl ights 23 percent compared to the eling on Thursday and Sat- from various airports, fac- average number for the rest urday. tor in the cost of parking and of the year. It also notes that travel transportation to and from Many people look forward days are spread out almost each airport. 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Those Travel bundles can save trav- even save some money at the example, may help travelers Book early fl ights lines get longer as morning elers considerable amounts same time: avoid long check-in and secu- Early fl ights may be less becomes afternoon and after- of money. Compare the prices rity lines at airports. likely to be delayed than noon becomes evening. when booking each individu- Be fl exible with fl ights in the afternoon and ally to the price of a package your travel dates Be fl exible evening. The later into the Save money with deal, and choose the one that Holiday travelers who are with airports day your fl ight departs, the package deals best suits your budget. fl exible with regard to their Air travelers who are fl ex- more likely that departure Holiday travel is expen- Savvy men and women can travel dates may be able to ible with regard to their de- might be affected by delays sive, as airlines and hotels save both time and money by avoid traffi c or long lines at parting and arriving airports or inclement weather at other recognize the holiday season employing a handful of strat- the airport. The Bureau of may be able to save time and airports and in other cities. is peak travel season. Pack- egies when booking holiday Transportation Statistics money. Small airports might Waking up early might age deals from websites com- travel. 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DT COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8–14, 2017 37 A tree-mendous controversy is brewing Some Fort Greene locals are charging that city offi cials told a fi b to advance their controversial re- design for a section of Fort Greene SOUND OFF TO THE EDITOR Park when they claimed that doz- ens of meadow trees destined for the hatchet are sick and near-death. In LETTERS AND COMMENTS FROM OUR READERS fact, say concerned advocates who cited a report from city-hired ar- Is it just me or is it really weird Get the foxes out of the hen house than the Central Park Mall. borists, most of the green things are that the paper keeps on calling the please! Tree-hugger, not Mugger More than 500 neighbors signed actually young and in prime health trees “green things”? What are they, from Fort Greene a petition opposing the Parks plan. (Prime cuts: Parks department will stalks of broccoli? It also seems like Could you tell us where to fi nd your fell dozens of healthy trees in Ft. the paper is twisting the numbers What does the Landmarks Com- majority of 501 people who actually Greene Park makeover,” by Juli- on the trees. Twenty-three being re- mission know or care about trees? use the corner and are “in favor of anne Cuba, online Dec. 5). moved are by their admission an in- Aren’t they concerned about scor- it”? We are very eager to sit down and “[The report] indicates that, con- vasive species and nine of the oth- ing the ravishment of old buildings talk with them. Squeaky Wheel trary to what our people were told ers are in poor condition, leaving by randy developers? They probably from Fort Greene along the way, poor health of trees 14 healthy trees being cut down to don’t know a honey locust from a was a very minor issue,” said Mi- create an ADA accessible plaza in honey pot. Frances from Bed Stuy Not my park, but it’s a beautiful chael Gruen, an attorney represent- an area with pedestrian-unfriendly park with lovely, mature trees, why ing Friends of Fort Greene Park, a mounds that see little use outside of Hard to believe developer Red couldn’t they work around them in- group that opposes the makeover. a couple events a year, despite the pa- Apple Group-Catsimatidis who de- stead? Seems like a poor design, and The Landmarks Preservation per’s supposition otherwise. Hardly veloped the several fancy-pants lux- really sad decision to ever cut down Commission green-lit the polariz- felling dozens of healthy trees as the ury high-rises next to the proposed healthy trees in the city. BoFiS ing changes last month following paper’s title claims. Roberto Velez ‘redesign’ will be happy with a sani- from Ditmas Park the project’s September approval by from Boerum Hill tized corridor empty of lush mature Community Board 2, which cleared shade trees. Would he think that his Administrators at the Brook- the way for the Department of Parks If the Norway maples really were new tenants would rather see cement lyn Hospital Center in Fort Greene and Recreation to break ground on invasive in the park there would be than greenery? must cut checks to sexual-assault it in 2019. Parks department hon- dozens if not hundreds — not just 26. Pay heed to the community victims who were illegally billed chos told locals during the several- The Parks Dept. is lying about the from Fort Greene Park for rape kits over the past several month planning process that the trees, just like it has been lying all years, New York State’s Attorney trees chosen for removal wouldn’t along about this wasteful, unwanted What a bunch of curmudgeons General said on Nov. 28 while an- survive for much longer. Offi cials stupid plan. We are used to develop- in the comments. As the last person nouncing a settlement he reached plan to axe 49 of the 129 trees in ers cutting down healthy trees to said in the New York Post article, with hospital offi cials (“A different the section being made over, 26 of build their crap. Now its the Parks it’ll make the park more attractive kind of healing: Hospital honchos which are large Norway maples, Department cutting healthy trees they and inviting. And the majority of the to reimburse patients illegally which are classifi ed as “invasive” are charged with safeguarding. community was in favor of it at the charged for rape kits,” by Julianne by the city and are on its “do not Gilbert from Bed Stuy meetings I went to. But I guess it’s Cuba, online Nov. 30). The state’s plant list.” But Gruen said that the like they say, the squeaky wheel gets top prosecutor, Eric Schneider- agency’s forestry report — a survey Cut down mature healthy shade the grease. Ana from Fort Greene man, cut the deal with the medical of all 129 trees growing where the trees for a cement corridor? Is it ap- center’s honchos after an investi- redesign will occur that Friends propriate to have a bazaar lining Because there is nothing more at- gation uncovered that Brooklyn of Fort Greene Park received via a the “highway” to the monument as tractive than the removal of 54 ma- Hospital broke the law when it Freedom of Information Act request shown in one of the Parks Depart- ture shade trees (40–60 feet tall) that charged sexual-assault survivors and shared with this newspaper — ment redesign sketches suggesting provide shade, fi lter dirty air, reduce for their tests. Here’s what some of shows that many of them deemed commercialization will be a part of asthma, create homes for many spe- our readers think: old and ill were anything but. the ‘new’ corner!? Or an entertain- cies, reduce runoff, help reduce the “They were told that approxi- ment center — if the point is to re- urban heat and are being replaced Why is the “cash-rate” anywhere mately 50 trees were sick or bad in spect those buried at the Monument by a 45-foot hardscape plaza fi t for from three times to 15 times (in some age, would die within a few years, with what Parks insists should be an commercial vendors and lots of rain cases, even 20 times, or more) than and had to be removed,” the law- “unobstructed view”? See what resi- runoff. And the extreme pruning the the “negotiated savings, insurance- yer said. “Removing these trees had dents and park users really want at park plans to do is likely to kill the rate?” Economics 101 knows latter nothing to do with their health or this link: https://sites.google.com/ large plane trees in the center lead- insurance rate is much closer to the age.” view/fortgreeneparkrenovation ing up to the steps. Proud to be a cur- rate all patients should be paying. It’s been famously said that a Parks In Charge of Mass Tree mudgeon working to reduce global What we really need are health-care tree grows in Brooklyn, and so has Murder? from Myrtle Ave Environs warming and maintain a habitable reforms in which all patients are the number of opinions about this space for people and animals. No- given an honestly realistic estimate latest reputed threat of arborcide: In fact there are 54 trees being re- body is opposed to the Parks Depart- of what (treatment) will ultimately moved, not the 40 as the community ment doing their job and repairing cost, whether they are sought in a was repeatedly told, and they are not dilapidated walkways and sidewalks private physician’s offi ce or in a hos- at the end of their life cycle what-so- that they have ignored for decades. pital’s emergency room. SCR LET US HEAR FROM YOU ever! No need to cut down 54 trees to They have ignored their job of main- from Fresh Meadows Submit letters to: Vince DiMiceli, Edi- make an ADA ramp by the existing tenance for years. tor, Community Newspaper Group, 1 stairs. The people on Myrtle Avenue Tree-hugger, not Mugger Here’s a sensible question: are MetroTech Center North, Brooklyn, NY are still waiting for the invasion of from Fort Greene hospitals and other medical facilities the 50-year-old Norway maples. An compensated (reimbursed) by our 11201, or e-mail to editorial@cnglocal. independent arborist who evalu- Hi Ana, “The majority of the com- local government? Do any readers com. Please include your address and ated the trees said that even the few munity”? How come people who live know the answer? I certainly don’t. telephone number for so we can con- with some problems will be fi ne with next to the Myrtle and St. Edwards Uncompensated costs to physicians fi rm you sent the letter. We reserve knowledgeable care. The restitution corner tell a different story in these and hospitals are just as patently un- the right to edit all correspondence, for the trees will cost taxpayers at videos? http://bit.do/Residents. reasonable as charging uninsured which becomes the property of least $1 million. All this is the vanity We are squeaking because Parks patients 10 times the price of negoti- Courier Life Publications. project of the Parks Commissioner, plans to crush trees and greenery ated savings-insurance rates! 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Ahmed Mater Building sights Photos capture construction boom in holy city By Alexandra Simon was a desire to capture this symbolic, imag- study of the city presents a rare opportunity changes taking place around the world atch a glimpse of an unseen city! ined, remembered city, to try to align it with for Brooklyn Museum visitors to journey today.” A new exhibit at the Brooklyn what was there, physically in front of me,” through this iconic city.” The exhibit includes 28 oversized pho- CMuseum makes visitors feel like he said. “The cycles of construction and Mecca is the symbolic heart of Islam, tographs, six videos, a symbolic sculp- they have traveled to the holy city of Mecca deconstruction, the changing city, meant I and all adult members of the faith are ture, and a floor-to-ceiling installation of — a destination that is forbidden to non- became compelled to dedicate five years of expected to complete a pilgrimage to the windows that Mater rescued from historic Muslims. A Saudi photographer spent years my life to documenting and recording the city at least once. Millions of pilgrims visit building slated for demolition. documenting the construction boom that place, to what would eventually become a the city during the annual hajj week, but The large photos, the smallest of which has recently transformed the city, and his prayer for Mecca.” Mater wanted to capture more than just are more than nine feet long, help visitors to show “Ahmed Mater: Mecca Journeys” The exhibit offers a unique glimpse at the religious aspects of the city — he also feel immersed in the scene, said Mater. uses enormous images to capture that a city off-limits to most Brooklynites, said documents the urban projects underway, as “It has been amazing to see how these transformation. The project began when the show’s curator. well as the hustle and bustle of the city’s two unexpected perspectives of a city most of Mater traveled to Mecca and discovered “Because Mecca is a city that can be million year-round residents. the audience have never, and will never how much it had changed since his last visit visited only by Muslims, the exhibition “Mecca is not only a symbolic or holy visit, have surprised and engaged,” he said. — an impression at odds with his idea of the provides a window into a place and a city — it is a living city subject to the same “Ahmed Mater: Mecca Journeys” at the city as a sacred, unchanging place. culture many people in the world will social and forces facing every major urban Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at “When I returned in 2008, it was to a never have the opportunity to experience center in the world,” he said. “So it’s about Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, very complex, dynamic, and multifaceted first-hand,” said Catherine Morris. “This a place, but it’s also about what that place (718) 852–7755, www.brooklynmuseum. place. So before the project began, there exhibition of Ahmed Mater’s decade-long means, and about many urban and social org]. $16 suggested donation. 24-7 COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8-14, 2017 43 AXE-ING FOR IT Boozy hatchet range opening in Gowanus his place is literally Kick Axe! You can hurl a hatchet into Ta wooden bullseye at the city’s first-ever axe throwing range — Kick Axe — in Gowanus, when it opens its doors on Dec. 15. The Pennsylvania- based owners gave the unconven- tional sport a try in their hometown, and knew it would be the perfect ax-perimental entertainment addition Power couple: Luisa Boyaggi and Lorinne Lampert duel in their to hip Brooklyn, said Ginger Flesher- roles as mothers of the bride and groom, respectively, in “It Sonnier, who co-owns the Degraw Shoulda Been You.” Bella Muccari Street lodge with her husband, along with another soon-to-open range in Washington, DC, and multiple Familiar fun escape rooms. “We thought it would be awesome. I fell in love with axe throwing and Wedding musical is thought it would be an incredible experience for others to have,” she a frothy stock story said. “We’re into the experimental entertainment, we own escape rooms Let it rip: One ax-pert shows how it’s done at Kick Axe in Gowanus, which will open its By Crowther Bosley Whatever the era, doors on Dec. 15. Photo by Caleb Caldwell in D.C., we thought this would fit in.” t shoulda been short- these performers are kill- Kick Axe is the first axe-throwing Guests pay $35 to use one of the 10 reporter — who prefers to slice with er. ing it. At the Saturday range in the five boroughs, but inter- ranges, and get their own personal ax- words rather than weapons — could I But that’s my only matinee this reviewer est in the cutting-edge sport is defi- pert — a trained expert axe thrower satisfyingly sink the sharp blade right real complaint about “It saw, they took a group nitely growing, and everyone should — who first explains all of the safety into the red circle in the center of a fir Shoulda Been You,” the of familiar characters take a stab at it, said Flesher-Sonnier. rules and protocols before anyone is tree plank, then anyone can! latest musical production and played them to the “We’re very excited about being allowed to enter the range and pick up All axe throwers must sign a waiv- from Park Slope’s Gallery hilt. Gin-drinking WASP first,” she said. “We hope it will be the hatchet. er before entering the range, and must Players, playing through mama Georgette Howard well received.” Lone wolves, pairs of two, and imbibe responsibly if they visit the Dec. 17. The play is a bit (Lorinne Lampert), is The Degraw Street range boasts a larger parties are all welcome, but bar, said Flesher-Sonnier. of fluff, a frothy farce deliciously bitchy, and cozy lumberjack feel, with fur rugs, only two throwers and their guide are “We will be very careful in how that should go down like a she is ably matched in pillow-stuffed couches, and a warm allowed inside the range at a time, we monitor consumption,” she said. flute of champagne — so a passive aggressive–off fire blazing behind glass near the according to ax-pert Allison Grosso, “Anybody who appears to be intoxi- when the first act starts against the mother of the bar — that’s right, there is a bar! Flesher-Sonnier’s daughter. cated or throwing unsafely will not be to drag, it’s like getting bride (Luisa Boyaggi), So before you experience the fun of Axe throwing is more about able to continue.” overserved, until the sec- in a scene that threatens throwing a bladed weapon through momentum than it is about strength, Kick Axe [622 Degraw St. between ond-act palate cleanser to come to blows at any the air, you can calm your nerves by said Grosso, so even those with noo- Third and Fourth avenues in Gowanus, wipe away all sins. moment. downing some beer, wine, or malt dle arms can give it whirl. (833) 542–5293, www.kickaxe.com]. “It Shoulda Been You” The secondary char- beverages. And if this not-very-muscular Opens Dec. 15. $35. is a mis-matched wedding acters sparkle around the comedy — the bride is edges of the story. Joseph Jewish, the groom is “so Peterson, as the fey, seem- white-bread, he bleeds ingly-omniscient wed- mayonnaise,” their fami- ding planner Albert, is a Get disco fever! lies are appalled, and her dream, wafting over the ex-boyfriend shows up production and sprinkling By Julianne McShane At the party, original cast members to ruin everything. The fairy dust over the fourth ustle back to Bay Ridge! Karen Lynn Gorney — who played story is well-worn, but it’s wall as needed. Walter’s A group of dedicated Stephanie, John Travolta’s love interest well-made — the moth- barely-competent assis- H“Saturday Night Fever” fans — and DJ Monte Rock III will hustle ers meddle, the bride gets tant Walt, played by Sam will celebrate the film’s 40th anniver- the night away as discos stars Carol cold feet, and characters Laasko, steals many of sary by bringing its disco setting back Douglas, Randy from the Village pop in and out of door- the laughs, and as does to life! For the night of Dec. 13, the People, and the Trammps play Tony Burn, Bamboo, burn!: The Bamboo Garden ways in a Scooby Doo– Sonya Rice, vamping it 2001 Odyssey nightclub will return to Manero’s favorite songs, including Restaurant in Bay Ridge will transform into esque chase sequence. So up as the boozy, man- the 2001 Odyssey disco on Dec. 13. the Bay Ridge space it once occupied “Disco Inferno.” After guests work up the story is predictable — hungry Aunt Sheila. Photo by Georgine Benvenuto for a free, blow-out dance party. The an appetite on the dance floor, they can until suddenly it’s not. You’ve got two more organizer of the event said that she and snack on slices from Lenny’s Pizza, The space can hold up to 500 people, A twist at the end of weekends to catch this her five feverish friends want to bring another Manero favorite. and the organizers hope Brooklynites the overlong first act is light-weight delight — Brooklynites back to 1977 by recreat- Ovadia said that the pack of fans young and old will turn out and travel genuinely unexpected — just be sure to hang on ing the iconic spot. was inspired to recreate the space by back to a time when platforms and bell it brought gasps from the until the end. “When I think of the movie, the their nostalgic longing for a simpler bottoms were not just acceptable, but audience — and it invigo- “It Shoulda Been You” first thought in my head is the 2001 time. all the rage. rates the second half with at the Gallery Players (199 Odyssey,” said Stephanie Ovadia, who “There’s a bunch of people who “I hope that they feel like it’s a extra laughs and energy, 14th St. between Fourth grew up in Canarsie. love this time period — it was cell moment of being back in time,” she dragging the plot from and Fifth avenues in Park The former disco at 64th Street phone-free, people actually spoke to said. “Just back in a time of innocence, the sitcom conventions Slope, www.galleryplay- and Eighth Avenue is now home to each other,” she said. almost.” of the 1960s into, if not ers.com). Playing through Bamboo Garden, a Chinese restaurant, At the party, cell phones will be Saturday Night Fever 40th quite the present day, at Dec. 17, Wed–Fri at 8 pm; but organizers will restore it to its allowed, but ’70s outfits are manda- Anniversary (802 64th St. at least 2010, and giving Sat, 2 pm and 8 pm, Sun, 3 original glory by installing a light-up tory, said Ovadia, who planned ahead Eighth Avenue in Bay Ridge, every character a chance pm. $25 ($20 students and dance floor and disco balls for the by putting a jumpsuit on layaway. www.40thanniversaryreception.com). to show a new side. seniors). night. “I’m going all ’70s,” she said. Dec. 13 at 5 pm. Free with RSVP. 44 COURIER LIFE, DEC. 8-14, 2017 24-7 “Powerful, funny and uplifting! 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A busty new superhero- Bine patrols the skies of New Brooklyn in a gender-bending new online comic that launched this week Shake, shake, shake, menorah!: Jewish comediennes Lana Schwartz at Webtoons.com. “War Cry,” named and Ilana Rubin will celebrate the Festival of Lights with the after its lead character, a black gay “Chanukahstravaganza” comedy night on Dec. 12 at Union Hall in man who transforms into a warrior Park Slope. Photo by Zoe Freilich goddess, is a convoluted story that balances questions of identity with smash ’em up action, said its creator. Ha-Hanukkah! “It’s a very complicated comic that I had to figure out a way to write,” Jewish comedians host a said Carroll Gardens cartoonist Dean Haspiel. ‘Chanukahstravaganza’ “War Cry” is a sequel to his series “ The Red Hook ,” about a superpow- By Julianne McShane heroes of Hanukkah.” This ered thief forced to do good, in a t’s a Jewish festival of year, the duo have tried to universe in which Brooklyn becomes laughs. recruit performers who can sentient and literally separates from I Two Jewish comedi- elicit laughs in a variety of the United States. When creating the This means war: The new comic series “War Cry,” from Brooklyn artist Dean Haspiel, ennes will open the first night ways, according to Rubin. new main character, Haspiel said he stars a superheroine with the power of an entire army. Dean Haspiel of Hanukkah with a gift of “Everybody really brings was inspired by two classic super- laughter. The second annual their own spin to things, and heroes: Captain Marvel, a kid who and he just wants his girlfriend back,” “Knowing that I was going to “Chanukahstravaganza: we work to get the variety,” transforms into an adult hero when said Haspiel. “It becomes this kind dispose of these characters pretty Night of a Thousand Jews” she said. he shouts the word “Shazam!” and the of star-crossed Romeo versus Juliet quickly, I wanted to hip-check some on Dec. 12 at Union Hall This year’s show will superhuman cyborg called OMAC, — or maybe Romeo versus Juliet icons, you know — there’s a Batman, in Park Slope, will feature feature the duo performing for One Man Army Corps. and Julio!” there’s a Superman,” he said. 10 Jewish performers crack- and hosting, some perform- “I always liked the idea of those The series appears on the website The story showcases locations ing jokes and singing songs ers from last year’s show, two characters, and I wanted to do a Linetoons, which is also available as around the borough, including the about dreidels, inexhaustible and some new acts, includ- mash-up,” he said. “And I wanted to an app for smartphones. The images Brooklyn Bridge, the Red Hook grain oils, and the proper spelling ing Upright Citizens Brigade do a comic where a young kid shouts are optimized for phone viewing, silo, and an analogue of popular dim of “Hanukkah” — or pos- performers Yoni Lotan and a word — and the hero he becomes is with panels appearing in a single sum restaurant Pacificana in Sunset sibly “Chanukah.” The night Sam Reece, along with this female goddess called War Cry. long scroll. Park. Putting his super-characters in was inspired, in part, because comedy video star Anna So instead of One Man Army Corps, The series dropped its first three the real world — even a fantasy ver- its creators were tired of the Roisman. it’s One Woman Army Corps.” chapters on Dec. 6, and new chapters sion of the world — helps the high- Festival of Lights being out- And though the focus is The adventure story comes with will follow each Wednesday. flying action to feel more grounded, shone by Christmas trees on a Jewish holiday, Gentile a dose of melodramatic romance, Haspiel, who has also drawn “The said Haspiel. and Rudolph’s nose, said one audiences need not feel because the ferocious female he Amazing Spider-Man” and “Batman “You can make up characters, but of the founders. blasphemous for attending. becomes is also the reincarnation of Adventures,” had fun with his new if you can put them in real places, it “I do really love Everyone will be able to the Red Hook’s dead girlfriend. series, throwing in references to some feels more real,” he said. Christmas, I’m a big appreciate the jokes, said the “We have to navigate all this of his favorite heroes with a line-up of “War Cry” at Line Webtoons, Christmas fan, but I also show’s hosts, even if they through the eyes of the Red Hook — doomed superheroes. www.webtoons.com. Free. love Hanukkah, and it kind can’t tell a mitzvah from a of always upset me that matzoh. Hanukkah doesn’t get as “At the end of the day, much shine as Christmas you’re still seeing some of The spirit moves us in the Ridge does,” said Lana Schwartz, the funniest, best comedians who lives in Williamsburg. in the city,” Schwartz said. By Julianne McShane some dancing, too. The Narrowbacks Schwartz and her Queens- “It’s something that you can t’s a weekend of music and merri- will cover Celtic rock and folk songs based comedy-writing part- still enjoy.” ment in Bay Ridge! by the likes of the Dubliners, Black ner, Ilana Rubin, started The event will also raise I Kick off the second weekend 47, and the Wolfe Tones, along with working on the inaugural cash for the Anti-Defamation of December by imbibing some holi- original tunes from the band’s three show just after the 2016 elec- League, an organization that day spirits! Stumble over to Henry albums. The sextet will kick off the tion, when anti-Semitic inci- fights anti-Semitism. But Harde’s Wines and Liquors (9314 four-hour set at 11 pm, and it will dents were on the rise. Rubin said the primary goal Third Ave. between 93rd and 94th cost $10 to get in. “We started putting is to make people laugh dur- streets) for its annual Holiday “Spirit” And on Sunday, carol your way together the show not too ing difficult times. Tasting, where samples of vodka, to the Bay Ridge United Methodist long after the election, and “This is a holiday show, bourbon, Scotch, and rye whiskey Church (7002 Fourth Ave. at Bay in the midst of everything we want to talk about how will be on offer, along with wine and Ridge Parkway) for a Christmas going on — all the hate and happy this holiday makes us Christmas cookies for those seeking Cabaret. Acclaimed jazz crooners fear — it felt really exciting — it does a good job of light- softer stuff. Boozehounds can also — including Laurie Krauz, Amy to say, “We’re unapologeti- ening the mood,” Rubin said. indulge in a pair of special seasonal Beth Williams, and Richard Malavet cally proud of our faith and “Chanukahstravaganza: cocktails, including one made with — will sing classic Christmas tunes, heritage,” Schwartz said. Night of a Thousand Jews” Bailey’s Irish Cream and Smirnoff and stand-up comedian Calvin Cato The show offered a at Union Hall (702 Union Peppermint Twist and another made will provide the laughs. The 90-min- release of tension and a place St. between Fifth and Sixth with Brooklyn’s own Barrow’s make a pilgrimage to the Wicked ute show starts at 3 pm, and proceeds for laughs, with songs, sto- avenues in Park Slope, www. Intense Ginger Liqueur. The free Monk (9510 Third Ave. between 95th from the suggested $15 admission ries, and a PowerPoint pre- unionhallny.com). 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Redeemer St. John’s LOTT HOUSE TREE LIGHT- Lutheran Church [939 83rd ING: Celebrate the holi- St. between Seventh and days with the annual tree 10th Avenues in Bay Ridge, lighting at the historic Hen- (347) 860–1932]. drick L. Lott House, hosted TALK, “THE GHOST SHIP OF by Sen. Marty Golden. BROOKLYN”: Robert Wat- With holiday music, cook- son brings to life the sto- Laser lights: Indie electronica act Odesza, just nominated for two ies, cocoa, and a visit from ries of a British prison ship Grammys, will rock Barclays Center on Dec. 15. Julian Bajsel Sinterklaas. Free. 6 pm. moored off the coast of The Lott House (1940 E. Brooklyn during the Revo- 36th St. between Fillmore lutionary War. $5. 6:30 pm. COMING SOON TO Ave. and Avenue S in Ma- Brooklyn Historical Soci- rine Park). ety [128 Pierrepont St. at THEATER, “ELF THE MUSI- Brighton your day: Students from the Brighton Ballet Theater Clinton Street in Brooklyn BARCLAYS CENTER CAL JR.,”: St. Ephrem will dance beside the professionals of the Moscow Ballet dur- Heights, (718) 222–4111], Drama Club presents this www.brooklynhistory.org. ing the 7 pm performance of “The Great Russian Nutcracker,” SAT, DEC 9 THU, DEC 21 fun family musical about on Dec. 9 at the Kings Theatre, portraying party guests, mice, an elf looking for his true COMEDY, CHRIS ROCK: SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- identity in New York City, snowflakes, and other supporting characters. Moscow Ballet THURS, DEC. 14 LANDERS V ANAHEIM featuring more than 30 MUSIC, HOLIDAY CON- $89–$256. 8 pm. DUCKS: $15–$147. 7 cast members, ages 8 to CERT: Christmas classics pm. 14. $10. 7 pm. St. Ephrem Free. 11 am–6 pm. Industry treats, face painting, arts by Vivaldi and Saint-Saëns. MON, DEC 11 [7415 Fort Hamilton Pkwy City (241 37th St., second and crafts and giveaways! $15. 4 pm. Union Church at 10th Avenue in Bay fl oor, between Second and Free. 3 pm. Shorefront Y of Bay Ridge [7915 Ridge SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- FRI, DEC 22 Ridge, (718) 833–1440]. Third avenues in Sunset [3300 Coney Island Ave. Blvd. in Bay Ridge, (718) LANDERS V WASH- COMEDY, HEBEN AND Park). 745–0438]. INGTON CAPITALS: SPORTS, BROOKLYN in Brighton Beach, (718) NETS V WASHINGTON TRACY’S KWANZAA BAY RIDGE TREE LIGHTING: COMEDY, UP ’N’ COMING $15–$147. 7 pm. 305–1144]. WIZARDS: $23–$268. SPECTACULAR: Join Tracy Take a free trolley ride with X-MAS EDITION: Comedy Clayton and Heben Nigatu Santa along Fifth Avenue, duo Reformed Whores 7:30 pm. for a holiday party and live from 65th to 85th streets MON, DEC. 11 host a special X-mas edi- TUE, DEC 12 taping of their podcast (noon–4 pm), followed by tion of their variety show, FAMILY, HOW THE RABBI(S) SPORTS, BROOKLYN SAT, DEC 23 “Another Round.” $25. 8 a tree lighting ceremony with Jim Tews, Rojo Perez, SAVED HANUKKAH: NETS V WASHINGTON pm. Bell House [149 Sev- at Bay Ridge Parkway at Rebecca Vigil, and Alex SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- WIZARDS: $12–$180. enth St. at Third Avenue in 4:30 pm. Free. Noon–5 The story of Hanukkah English. $8. 10 pm. Union LANDERS V WINNIPEG Gowanus, (718) 643–6510], pm. [7428 Fifth Ave. at you never knew! RSVP re- Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth 7:30 pm. JETS: $22–$205. 1 pm. www.thebellhouseny.com. Bay Ridge Parkway in Bay quired. $25 (free for mem- Avenue in Park Slope, (718) Ridge, (718) 238–8181], bers). Call for time. Bay 638–4400], www.union- WED, DEC 13 TUE, DEC 26 SAT, DEC. 9 www.bayridgebid.com. Ridge Jewish Center [8025 hallny.com. MUSIC, MARTIN MCQUADE: Fourth Ave. between 80th SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- HARLEM GLOBETROT- THEATER, “ELF THE MUSI- The crooner Frank Sinatra’s and 81st streets in Bay FRI, DEC. 15 LANDERS V DALLAS TERS: $26–$134. 2 pm CAL JR.,”: 2 pm and 7 pm. birthday by singing Sinatra Ridge, (718) 836–3103], STARS: $15–$137. 7 pm. and 7 pm. See Friday, Dec. 8. standards and a few holi- www.brjc.org. MUSIC, “NAVIDAD NUES- THEATER, “A WONDERFUL day numbers. 12:30–3:30 TRA”: The holiday concert TALK, “WOMEN IN THE WED, DEC 27 LIFE”: Narrows Commu- pm. The Brooklyn Firefl y presented by the Grace THU, DEC 14 WORLD OF FREDERICK nity Theater presents a live [7003 Third Ave. at 70th Choral celebrates the cul- SPORTS, BROOKLYN SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- Street in Bay Ridge, (718) DOUGLASS”: Histo- musical adaptation of the tural heritage of the Span- NETS V NEW YORK LANDERS V BUFFALO classic holiday fi lm. $25 833–5000], www.the- rian and professor Leigh ish-speaking Americas. $15 KNICKS: $44–$355. SABRES: $27–$243. ($20 students and seniors, brooklynfi refl y.com. Fought paints an alterna- ($12 seniors and students). 7 pm. $15 children 12 and under). tive portrait of abolitionist 7 pm. All Saints Church 7:30 pm. 2 pm. Fort Hamilton Army and social reformer Fred- (286 Seventh Ave. at Sev- SUN, DEC. 10 MON, JAN 1 Base Theater (101st St. erick Douglass. $5. 6:30 enth Street in Park Slope), FRI, DEC 15 and Fort Hamilton Pkwy. MUSIC, HOLIDAY CONCERT: pm. Brooklyn Historical So- www.gracechorale.org. SPORTS, BROOKLYN in Fort Hamilton), www. The Kingsborough Musical ciety [128 Pierrepont St. at MUSIC, MUSICIANS SHOW- MUSIC, ODESZA: $24– NETS V ORLANDO NarrowsCommunityThe- Society Chorus performs Clinton Street in Brooklyn CASE: Peformances by $123. 7:30 pm. MAGIC: $21–$255. 7:30 ater.com. its annual free holiday con- Heights, (718) 222–4111], Neither God Nor Master; pm. DANCE, “THE NUT- cert. Free. 2 pm. Kingsbor- www.brooklynhistory.org. Midnight Foolishness; Plan SAT, DEC 16 CRACKER”: New York ough Community College For Panic; and Circadian COMEDY, BUTTERBOY: A Children’s Dance Theater [2001 Oriental Blvd. at Ox- Clock. Free. 8 pm. The SPORTS, NEW YORK TUE, JAN 2 ford Street in Manhattan weekly stand-up comedy presents one of the most Hideout [8415 Fifth Ave. ISLANDERS V LOS SPORTS, NEW YORK IS- popular ballets of all time. Beach, (718) 368–5000], night hosted by Aparna between 84th and 85th ANGELES KINGS: $18– LANDERS V BOSTON $25–$55. 2 pm. Master www.kbcc.cuny.edu. Nancherla, Maeve Higgins streets in Bay Ridge, (212) $174. 7 pm. BRUINS: $21–$201. 7 Theater (1029 Brighton MUSIC, A CHRISTMAS CAB- and Jo Firestone. $8–$10. 505–3250]. pm. Beach Ave. at Brighton ARET: A music and com- 8 pm. Littlefi eld (635 Sack- edy show to benefi t Part- 11th Street in Brighton ett St. between Third and SAT, DEC. 16 SUN, DEC 17 Beach), www.masterthe- nership for the Homeless. Fourth avenues in Gow- WED, JAN 3 ater.com. $15 suggested donation. MUSIC, YULE BALL: Wizard SPORTS, BROOKLYN anus), littlefi eldnyc.com. SPORTS, BROOKLYN DANCE, “THE GREAT RUS- 3 pm. Bay Ridge United rock band Harry and the NETS V INDIANA PAC- COMEDY, COMEDY MON- NETS V MINNESOTA SIAN NUTCRACKER”: The Methodist Church (7420 Potters brings its annual ERS: $13–$175. 6 pm. DAY: Open Mic and Stand Moscow Ballet company Fourth Ave. at 74th Street Harry Potter-themed TIMBERWOLVES: $22– in Bay Ridge). -Up. Free. 9pm. 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