The Red Hook StarªRevue July 1 - 15 2012 SOUTH BROOKLYN’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FREE

Decision soon on Gowanus sludge by Matt Graber and Abby Savitch-Lew

n important decision for the materials that Quadrozzi would also like future of Red Hook will be an- to convert - if given the Gowanus waste Anounced this September - the on which he could permanently moor decision about what to do with the the ship - into a stationary museum 600,000 cubic yards of toxic sludge that comparable to the Intrepid. will be dredged up from the bottom of Quadrozzi and his associate, Phaedra the Gowanus Canal over the course of Thomas, would like to see a lot more the next several years. maritime industry on GBX property, The EPA has been weighing several sets most of which is underwater. And this of options for how to treat and dispose of is partly where the Gowanus sludge the sludge. And while residents will nat- comes into play. If selected as a site for urally object to the idea of their neigh- remediation and disposal of the waste, borhood being selected as a disposal site, Quadrozzi proposes to fill in much of some key players in both the public and his offshore property. This would allow private sectors are lobbying for it. bulkheads to be moved into deeper wa- One of these players is John Quadrozzi ter, thus allowing larger vessels to dock. Ray Hall, co-founder of Red Hook Rise, One benefit that Hall hopes to see Jr., the owner and operator of Gowanus An opportunity for revitalizing was hesitant at first, but says that the come from increased maritime opera- Bay Terminal (GBX). Quadrozzi cur- the waterfront? more he learned about it, the better it tions would be a job-training institute rently uses the property to store cement Expanding maritime operations is a sounded. Hall was also impressed by - part of a potential EPA package- and for his company, NYCEMCO, which popular idea in Red Hook. Unlike high Thomas’ outreach to the community, employment opportunities for formerly his late father, John Quadrozzi Sr., pur- rise condominiums, it offers the prom- encouraging residents to take part in incarcerated persons. Hall was involved chased in the mid-1980s. He also leases ise of quality jobs and job training, and envisioning the future of the Red Hook in negotiations with Fairway when space to a variety of tenants, including possibly waterfront access for the pub- waterfront. the supermarket was being developed, 30 transportation companies who ben- lic. Several local business owners and “When you’re building something big which led Fairway to adopt the practice efit from easy access to the BQE-Gowa- community leaders have written letters it’s important to talk to people,” he said. through a city program that incentiv- nus Exchange, and companies special- to the EPA in support of selecting GBX “They’ve done a great job of not exclud- izes the hiring through tax credits. izing in aggregate materials like Benson as a disposal site. ing anybody.” (continued on page 6) Scrap Metal and the lumber company LV Fine Wood. GBX recently filled the last unoccupied vacancy for maritime operations, signing a six-year lease to New Feature: Vane Brothers, a tug and barge com- pany that transports oil from the nearby Mollie Dash Interviews a Red Hook artist Hess station to offshore vessels. The terminal’s most recognizable struc- ed Hook is a neighborhood filled with artists, with ture, the Columbia Street Grain Elevator, everyone from sculptors and painters to writers, was built in 1922 to store large amounts musicians, film makers and dancers sharing space of grain transported within the Barge Ca- R nal system. But neither the grain eleva- in this tiny corner of Brooklyn. Many of the creators live tor nor the barge system lived up to ex- here, some rent studio space and others show their work in pectations. By the mid-1960’s, the grain terminal was deactivated. As it turns out, one of the many gallery venues. Wanting to dig beneath the cement has a similar consistency to grain, surface of Red Hook’s art scene, this is the first in a series of and Quadrozzi has his eye on the elevator interviews conducted with the people who help make this as a potential cement silo, if he can raise enough money to convert it. place unique. Next to the grain elevator floats the For my first interview I chose Jenna Weber, who owns Gallery Brook- M/V Loujaine, a massive ship built in lyn on Van Brunt Street. Jenna had been our intern at Everbrite 1966 for the transportation of aggregate Jenna Weber, owner of Gallery Brooklyn (continued on page 3)

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Movement On to bring Location back with Ang Local B77 bus & George Graduations page 5 pages 13,14 pages 6,7 The Red Hook StarªRevue Happenings July 1 - 15 2012 SOUTH BROOKLYN’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Volume 3 No. 13 Around Our Town

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Page 2 Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 by advocates for industrial ecosystems. sue, according to Basile, who cited that opportunity EPA to announce According to Thomas, GBX is currently trucks idle their engines, take up park- to comment plans for the in talks with a firm for building a waste- ing space, impede on traffic and affect most likely to-energy facility within the terminal. those who play in the park. for 60 to 90 disposal of toxic This facility would have the ability to be Basile would like to see the Gowanus days, after modified for use on the Gowanus project sludge used to fill in the 5th Street Basin which the in the event that the site is chosen. But Gowanus sludge in the neighborhood of Gowanus, so that EPA will such a project would not be contingent sanitation trucks can park there. “First make a final this September on getting picked by the EPA. address the 5th street Basin and any decision in (continued from page 1) Starting in July, GBX will be holding other tributaries where the soil could be mid-2013. “vision workshops,” where residents will used,” he said. “Anything that’s left or Phaedra Thomas Selling the eco-industrial idea From there, A former Red Hook resident, (she still have the opportunity to contribute their in excess could be given to Quadrozzi.” the EPA will take two years to cre- owns property on Van Brunt Street), ideas. These workshops could provide the After making public its remediation Thomas was the director of Red Hook foundation for a future community ben- and disposal plan in late September, the ate a remediation design and finally and Gowanus programs for the South- efits agreement between GBX and a Red EPA will host a public meeting with a start the clean-up in January 2015. west Brooklyn Industrial Development Hook community coalition that could be stenographer. The public will have the Corporation (SBIDC) before coming to formed for that purpose. Such agreements work for Quadrozzi. In recent months, are meant to make sure that private de- she has been making the rounds at local velopers place high priority on the wel- centers and community meetings, seek- fare of their surrounding community. Disposing Waste Locally – Is it Safe? ing to get people interested in what she Other proposals exist The EPA has divided the canal into three sections based on levels of and Quadrozzi are referring to as “Inec- Not everyone sees GBX as an ideal site contamination. It has said that they will not allow wastes from the sec- sy,” or an “industrial ecosystem.” for waste disposal. Paul Basile of Gowa- tion with the highest level of contamination to be disposed locally (at “We’d like to base our visioning process nus Alliance has other ideas. “Taking sites such as the GBX in Red Hook). High-level contaminates must with the community on, ‘What kinds the remediated material for Quadrozzi be processed in facilities that can only be found in upstate New York of eco-operations can happen, should just creates land for Quadrozzi,” he told or New Jersey. happen?’” Thomas says. “And there are the Star-Revue. “I see an opportunity They are, however, considering using local sites to stabilize the inter- a lot of great scientists and thinkers in here to solve many, many problems be- mediate and least contaminated wastes. One such method would be Red Hook.” fore we take the remediated material mixing the soil with cement and turning it into a construction material Thomas draws inspiration from the to a private site. We have several city for highway cement-barriers or other infrastructure. It is also consid- Brooklyn Navy Yard, which is looking infrastructure problems that we need to ering taking just the least contaminated material, stabilizing its toxic more like an industrial ecosystem in re- deal with first.” properties, and burying it 15 feet underground in a sealed container cent years, and “freight villages” in parts Specifically, the sanitation garage lo- called a Containment Disposal Facility (CDF). of Europe that she describes as “whole vil- cated on 12th and 13th Streets near En- Thomas, representing GBX, said they believe the EPA will choose a lages of many different properties where nis Park, which stores trucks from both safe option because the EPA is here to protect the environment, not to everything feeds into one another.” the 2nd and 6th Community Board dis- harm us. tricts. It’s becoming a public health is- Waste-to-energy facilities are often cited The Gowanus Canal Conservancy said that while they didn’t know about the technical feasibility of disposing the sludge locally, they stand “Not everyone sees GBX as an ideal site for waste disposal. by the belief that there must be “a careful and meticulous environmen- tal impact study…the environmental benefits and costs really need to Paul Basile of Gowanus Alliance has other ideas.” be carefully evaluated.” -Abby Savitch-Lew

Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 3 Low turnout clinches Velazquez primary victory by Greg Alzarin-Marquez

urrent sitting Congressio- She also received a big boost from a fac- nal Representative, Nydia M. tion in the Satmar Hasidic community CVelazquez, was able to win the opposed to Lopez, which helped her spot as the Democratic Party’s candi- numbers in Williamsburg. date on the November ballot which With 97% of the 504 precincts report- puts her on the path to an eleventh ing (as of this writing), the vote break- consecutive term in Congress since first down is as follows being elected back in 1992. As with the other statewide primary rac- “Clearly, the constituents and voters es, the big story of this primary was in- sent a clear message that they are the deed the low voter turnout. According to ones who decide who represents their the New York State Board of Elections, communities,” said Velazquez in an as of April 2012 there are 232,330 reg- on-camera interview with NY1. In her istered Democrats in the 7th Congres- victory speech, she said to her spirited sional District. Even taken as an approxi- supporters, “I am proud to stand here to- mate number of eligible Democrats who night as your Congresswoman and still could have participated in the primary say that I am un-bossed and un-bought.” based on the returns, just under 12% ac- tually came out to vote in the district. Speaking at his election party in Park Slope, Dan O’Connor said, “Up until Nydia Velazquez and some of her diverse supporters, including Lincoln Restler, give about yesterday, I was pretty confident the thumbs up sign as they relish her victory (photo by George Fiala) that I would win. But just throughout to- day you see who turns out to vote - who tion and getting married. “My fiancé and Both O’Connor and Martinez noted actually comes out. The people you talk to I are going to start preparing for our wed- that the low voter turnout could have in the streets, who like your message, you ding - that’s the next thing on my mind.” been avoided if the voters been in- get their contact information and remind George Martinez held his election night formed. It turns out many voters were them to come out and, generally, they party at a small club on the Bowery. When simply unaware that there was even a don’t come out to vote unlike the people asked about having heard results, he re- primary being held or that they may in who consistently come out to vote.” sponded, “I actually haven’t but I have fact be part of a new district. Martinez “In retrospect, I’m pretty happy with the heard that it seems that the Congressper- said, “That’s absolutely outrageous in son will win which I think is a good sec- terms of the Board of Elections’ failure to make sure that people had an op- “‘It’s the summer. Who thinks ond alternative to us not winning.” portunity to participate in the electoral George Martinez jotting notes at his elec- “The premise was to push the Demo- tion night party in Manhattan. about voting when you’re cratic party, to inject a real progressive process. That’s the fundamental job of new spirit and to let them know that the Board of Elections!” There was no doubt that her declaration thinking about vacation?’” there are more folks like me coming,” In fact, both city and state Board of was directed at her chief challenger’s sup- referencing the Occupy movement. As Elections websites are still present- porter, King’s County Democratic leader, way the campaign went for the most part. an example, he noted that even Rep. ing outdated information and updates State Assemblyman Vito Lopez. The There some things I would have done Velazquez adopted Occupy language are sporadic. Martinez Deputy Cam- statement also seems to give validity to the differently - done better and brought in in one of her campaign mailers. “It’s a paign Manager Cecily McMillan posed, perception that the contest was between more votes. But a lot of things happened testament to Occupy’s power that those “Where were the maps? The only thing Velazquez and Lopez despite the fact that that you don’t have control and I was run- formal spaces sound like us now.” most people knew to look at was the in- City Council Member Erik Martin Dilan’s ning a very unorthodox campaign. But I teractive map at the New York Times name was on the ballot along with Dan Martinez plans on running in 2014 and did raise $75,000 which is a lot of money website. Ridiculous!” O’Connor and George Martinez. noted with accomplishment later on for a first-time guy with no establishment with results being reported that with One other major factor noted by many However, there was concern that Dilan support, no PAC support, no union sup- nearly 1% of the money that Velazquez was the time of year. Noted by one supporters could deliver a victory for the port. I didn’t pursue endorsements from had, he still managed to garner 3% of O’Connor supporter, “It’s the summer. Lopez-backed candidate. Earlier in the any establishment organizations. I did not the vote. “That’s saying that something Who thinks about voting when you’re evening, Velazquez had led with a com- intermingle with the political establish- is happening and it can’t be ignored.” thinking about vacation?” manding percentage of votes but the mar- ment. We got a lot of exposure.” gin slimmed as additional results came in. O’Connor noted, with frustration, that But in the end, Velazquez survived her first the biggest obstacle were the voters by George Fiala serious primary challenge in two decades. This night was Nydia’s who are consistently committed to one ydia Velazquez held what a “Vic- With 97% of precincts reporting, the re- candidate and are unwilling to hear any tory Celebration” at the East River sults were as follow: Velazquez 16,011; Di- N criticisms of that candidate. Bar in Williamsburg’s Southside. Invita- lan 8,589; O’Connor 2,264; Martinez 752. When asked what his future plans are, tions were sent, but really anyone who Nydia did well even in Dilan territory. he noted he will end his campaign but is cared to could walk past the bar and join She beat Dilan in Vito Lopez’s 53rd As- very much interested in sharing his expe- the festivities in the back. sembly District, 2,385 votes to 1,837. riences. Also, he’s taking a bit of a vaca- The partiers stood right in between a large Hispanic and a large Hasidic com- munity. The number of Hasidic votes whe received were more than expected and a factor in her victory. Nydia, flanked by Sheldon Silver and Brad Lander (photo by Fiala) There was food galore to reward her cheers and applause punctuated many hardworking volunteers and political of her remarks. She started by thank- supporters. Unending trays of eggplant ing President Obama, who had given parmigiana, meatballs, two kinds of her a rare primary endorsement. She ziti, chicken with broccoli, and garlic in turn pledged to work hard for his re- rolls were served out by a trio of hard- election in November. The highlight of working seasoned caterers. The Hasids her speech was about her campaigning brought their own box of kosher food style. Her handlers had been worried and attracted a number of long robed about this campaign because she hadn’t eaters. The food was served in a semi- faced a strong opponent since her ini- enclosed backyard that sat under the tial election to Congress 20 years ago. Williamsburg bridge walkway. But as she explained: “What they didn’t During Nydia’s victory speech, loud know was that I LOVE to campaign! (continued on page 8 )

Page 4 Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 On the Rise: A Movement for Restoring the B77 by Abigail Savitch-Lew

t’s 1:35 pm on Wednesday June the Red Hook Civic Association, the by offering a single 20. Jim Tampakis, the manager of Red Hook Houses Tenant Association, route from Down- Ship Parts and a local landlord, is Red Hook Initiative, Visitation Church town Brooklyn to Ishaking his head. While waiting at and others have rallied, testified before Windsor Terrace a stop sign in his car, he sees a crowd of the MTA Board, and collected 1,500 via Red Hook. 28 people at the bus stop on Pioneer and signatures requesting the MTA restore Some recent ad- Van Brunt Street, and another 15 to 20 buses to pre-2010 levels of service. justments have people at the bus stop on Verona and Transit Workers Union Local 100 rep- been made, most Van Brunt Street – in 95 degree weather. resentative J. P. Patafio said that in 2008 notably our deci- Waiting for the B61 (photo courtesy Jim Tampakis) “It’s ridiculous,” said Tampakis, who has the MTA envisioned extending Brook- sion to change the statutes voluntarily. lost tenants because they have trouble lyn services by over 200 runs (one run is bus operators’ relief point from the mid- getting to work from Red Hook. “It be- one bus on a particular route) – which dle of the route to the terminal down- In 2009, the State used $160 million of comes extremely difficult for both resi- would have amounted to a “renaissance” town so as not to inconvenience riders Transit funds to fill a state budget short- dents and the business population – peo- waiting for the bus operators to change fall. The state took another $100 mil- ple can’t come into the neighborhood.” ‘“We are being denied grants places mid-route. We will continue to lion in 2010. The MTA faced slashed monitor and evaluate the service but state and city funds, debt obligations, Lydia Bellahcene, the PTA co-president there are currently no plans to restore and decreasing tax revenues from real at PS 15, is equally concerned. As a par- for the simple fact that there’s the B77.” estate. They said they were then forced ent with four children at the school, to make service changes. she was appalled not enough transportation to Parker acknowledged reliability issues to hear a startling with the B61 and the inconvenience of But Patafio ac- bring those programs to our reply to one of PS the Smith and 9th Street train station cuses the MTA rehabilitation project. She also said the of failing to save 15’s grant applica- school” — PS 15”’ tions. MTA is bringing Bus Time to the B61 millions of dollars route: riders will now be able to know by not renegoti- “We are being in Brooklyn public transit. The MTA where their next bus is located online, ating their terms denied grants for also proposed rerouting the B77 to go by text, or smart phone. with banks. While the simple fact down Van Brunt Street through the Bat- he doesn’t accuse that there’s not For a number of elected officials, these tery Tunnel to downtown Manhattan. them of corrup- enough transpor- improvements are not enough. On Sun- Last year, the Civic Association gave tion, he thinks tation to bring day June 24th at 11 am, the organizers this route a trial run and found it took that because many those programs to rallied in front of PS 15 with Velasquez, ten to fifteen minutes from Dikeman and of them are former Toni Khadijah Jones our school, and Jim Vogel representing State Senator Vel- Van Brunt Sts. to Bowling Green. bankers, they desire to keep “cozy” rela- that’s where I draw manette Montgomery, González, Lander, tions with the banks. the line,” says Bel- Instead, Patafio said, the MTA made cuts Assemblyman Félix Ortiz, and Assembly- Union rep Patafio lahcene. “That’s to 236 runs in Brooklyn – including South man Jim Brennan. They celebrated a bill “It’s an elite group that deals with itself. addresses the press when I start bark- Brooklyn’s B37, B77, B75 and B71. Last that Brennan recently pushed through the It’s against their own interests,” he said. ing, I start talking and say hey, what’s November, a report by Councilman Brad State Assembly that will hold the MTA In an e-mail, MTA Representative Deir- going on?” Lander, Councilwoman Sara M. González, accountable for service cuts and create dre Parker responded to this accusation: and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez plans for the restoration of service. While Clarence Patterson is on the other side “TWU is simply wrong to suggest that said only 43% of B61 buses arrived with- the bill awaits review by the State Senate, of the fare box, but of the same mind. As we can ask the banks to renegotiate in acceptable headway time during peak the organizers and elected officials are call- an MTA worker who has worked on the terms. The interest rates that were nego- hours – in contrast to 64% before the cuts. ing on the MTA to comply with the bill’s B61 and B62 lines, he says workers on tiated have saved money for the agency.” The B61 line is also stressed by the grow- both bus lines are victim to physical and ing ridership in Red Hook. verbal assaults from passengers waiting for late buses. The coalition is demanding the restoration of the B77 and other bus lines, with appro- “But you really can’t blame them,” says Criminal Activities 6/15 - 30 priate rerouting – including a line through Patterson. “they’re waiting for the bus In the timespan Street after running directly into anoth- the Battery Tunnel. They hope to collect for forty-five minutes. When I pull into of one week in er pair of officers who just happened to 5,000 signatures by the next MTA Board the bus stop, you’re not going to say good June, Red Hook be there. He is currently being held at Meeting on July 25th. They also plan to morning to me. You are going to say, saw two shooting $50 thousand bail. host another rally around July 24th. incidents, both of where the hell were you? I understand Lots of cherry bombs which, according that it’s not really personal.” A press release from González’s office 76th Precinct officers made a record- to the 76th Pre- said that the MTA’s budgeting figures breaking illegal firework arrest in the Red Hook’s transportation woes are an cinct Newsletter, shows it only takes $1.69 per passenger early afternoon of Tuesday, June 19th, old story. But this month - in light of the “seem to stem to run the B77 – far below the cost of seizing $1,000 worth of assorted fire- MTA’s improving finances and tenta- from gang activity.” The first occurred a single fare. Asked to explain why the works, according to the precinct’s com- tive considerations of restoring services on the evening of June 13th at 10:30 B77 was cut, MTA representative Deir- munity newsletter. The letter states that - a coalition of concerned groups in Red pm. Outside of 82 Dwight Street, two dre Parker replied in an e-mail: it was “the largest such seizure in Brook- Hook are once again voicing their de- young men were shot - one in the arm lyn to date.” Edwardo Diaz, who was ar- mands for restoring the B77 and other “By eliminating the B77 and extending and the other in the side. Neither of the rested two summers ago in Sheepshead bus lines throughout the city. The Tran- the B61, which was done in June 2010, injuries were life-threatening, and the Bay on similar charges, was the perpe- sit Workers Union (TWU) Local 100, we are giving customers better options victims have maintained to the police trator in this case. that they don’t know who the shooter was. Then, at 3:30 am on Father’s Day, Three on one June 17th, a 24-year-old male was walk- A man was mugged by three male teen- ing by 16 Mill Street when, he told agers while exiting the Carroll Street F police, he heard several shots fired. He station at 10:30 pm on June 24th. Ac- says that after hearing the shots, he took cording to the victim, the perps grabbed cover, only to be hit in the lower back his phone and fled. When police arrived by a bullet. His injury was also not life- at the scene, they drove the victim threatening. Investigations are ongoing around, canvassed the neighborhood in both cases. and made an arrest ten minutes later. Two days after the second shooting, a Quick arrest young man named Quincy Williams A 21-year-old male shoved a 51-year- was arrested for possession of a firearm. old male in the face at 7:40 pm on According to the 76th Precinct, Wil- June 20th, knocking the victim to the liams was standing outside of 797 Hicks ground. The incident occurred at the Street at 7:50 pm on Tuesday, June corner of Clinton Street and 2nd Place. 19th. When he saw cops approaching, Although the perp fled immediately, po- he accidentally dropped his fully loaded lice managed to make the arrest within 357 Magnum and ran in the opposite di- five minutes. The perp was caught with rection. He was arrested outside 16 Mill the victim’s black book bag, worth $106.

Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 5 South Brooklyn Community High School: A Transfer School for the Whole Person by Abby Savitch-Lew hen PS 27 on Hunting- lowing fall became a Liberal Arts student – when their advocate counselor would documentary about the successes of the ton Street began phas- at the Borough of Manhattan Commu- hand them a New York City High transfer school model. ing out in 2009, Roce nity College. She plans to transfer to a School diploma. The Transfer School Movement WHernandez of Red Hook four-year school and complete a degree Chastity Polcano, a 19-year-old from In recent years, “transfer schools,” was one of the 9th grade high school in psychology. She is spending this sum- Sunset Park, sat with her family around which the Department of Education students forced to transfer elsewhere. mer “stalking the seniors” to help them her, feeling nervous, excited, and happy (DOE) defines as “small, academically When she arrived at the Brooklyn transition to college programs. for the day. Her high school career had rigorous, full-time high schools de- School of Collaborative Studies (BCS) “That’s why I’m here. To hustle for these begun at Fort Hamilton High School signed to re-engage students who are for the beginning of 10th grade, it was kids,” Hernandez said on June 20 when in Bay Ridge, where she had felt lost behind in high school or have dropped her first time outside of PS 27. Although she visited the school to talk to seniors among the over 4,000 other students out”– have become a widespread phe- her new destination was just across the about the services she could provide. and had stopped going to all but her nomenon, with the DOE which now highway, she felt alone and unpre- “When you come in here, just know it’s easiest classes. When she first trans- lists 50 transfer schools in New York pared everyone seemed to already have a brand new start and nobody’s looking ferred to SBCHS, she found it difficult City’s five boroughs. their group of friends. At PS 27 she had to bash you for According to the SBCHS’s transfer focused on passing the Regents but now why you wasn’t school manual, only in recent years she was expected to present a 20-page in school or has the country begun having a dia- paper to a panel – a requirement she why you didn’t logue about high school dropouts. In had thought administrators had prom- be successful in New York State, the numbers reveal ised she wouldn’t need to complete. Af- your old high a problem: in 2005, just over 50% of ter a conflict with a teacher, Hernandez school…And New York City students graduated in stopped coming to school. the encourage- four-years and 22% of students dropped She had heard good things about South ment is amaz- out. The SBCHS manual says students Brooklyn Community High School ing. You will not “fall through the cracks” for a variety (SBCHS), a “transfer school” in Red find encourage- of reasons, including peer pressure, un- Hook that only accepts students with ment like this supportive and overcrowded school a record of truancy. At first, the school in a regular high environments and problems outside of wouldn’t take her because she had al- school,” she said. school – including poverty and difficult ready completed too many credits. In In 2002, a new family lives. Principal of SBCHS Jean May 2010, she finally gained entry to the state-of-the-art Burke Foley said schools want to keep intimate school with its approximately facility popped their attendance rates up and truant kids 150 students and 11 teachers. Yet, as up in a va- often feel blamed for their difficulties. much as Hernandez had wanted to be cant lot at 173 New York City has implemented new there, she still had the same slacking Conover Street, initiatives to increase graduation rates mentality that she’d developed at BCS. home to a youth and decrease the truancy rate, and in That was when Maybelline Read or development or- 2010 the four-year graduation rate in- school mom as Hernandez calls her, ganization called creased to 61%. In addition, Burke Fol- began to invade her life. Read is one Good Shepherd ey said the city has become increasingly of the school’s advocate counselors, an Services. To this aware of the need for transfer schools individual assigned to each student un- day it is a quiet and would even say there is a transfer der the school’s primary-person model. block facing a school movement a shift from a few, These adults help students build a school bus park- under-the-radar schools that serve spe- strong connection to the school; they ing lot and side- Kaashiem Palmer turned his life around and will be attending City cial needs to a recognition that this is a spend endless energy calling home to walks overgrown College in the fall. He is with fellow grad Felicity McLean. viable path for some kids. make sure students are in attendance with weeds. And yet, those who enter SBCHS’s story begins with Good Shep- and to help parents understand their to get up and go to school by 9 am. Her its doors will find Red Hook’s hidden herd Services, a youth development, child’s needs; they also support students’ advocate counselor Ariana Rodriquez gem: SBCHS, a school that gives high education, and family service organiza- families in overcoming crisis that could calls her, fondly, “my all-time procras- school dropouts, many of whom have tion that has provided support to New affect the student’s school life. At first, tinator.” But Polcano was present to- faced hardship, an opportunity to start York City’s most vulnerable youth the added attention drove Hernandez day, for graduation, because she figured afresh a school where students are treat- since 1857. In 1979, the New York crazy. But by September, the new en- out how to get to school on time and ed as whole persons and where truant City Deputy Mayor’s Office of Youth vironment had begun to take effect. because she would stay late into the students are not just helped to the finish Policy asked Good Shepherd Services Hernandez realized that in the school’s evening to make sure all her work was line, but also encouraged to change the to develop a program that would serve accelerated program and with enough complete. She has enrolled at City way they value themselves. truant John Jay High School students, hard work, she would be able to obtain Technical College to obtain a degree in many of whom lived in Red Hook. The her high school diploma not only on The 10th Anniversary Human Services, “so I can help people On Tuesday, June 26, the thirty stu- program was housed at the Red Hook time, but one year early. the way South Brooklyn has helped me dents of the school’s 10th graduating plan my future,” said Polcano. PAL Community Center until 1993, Soon she was one of the best students in class waited in the lobby outside St. Stephanie Gaweda, also from Sunset and then reopened at St. John’s school her English class, working on leadership Francis College’s auditorium, getting Park, ambled over to chat with Polcano. building in Park Slope. In 2000, Good projects as a member of the school’s Stu- hot in their caps and gowns, many ap- Gaweda was once a student at Urban As- Shepherd Services collaborated with dent Ambassadors. In March of 2011, prehensive for the moment that at one sembly for Music and Art. Though she the city agency, Brooklyn and Staten she finished all her credits, and the fol- time seemed like it might never come did practice her guitar a great deal in Island Superintendency, to establish the hallway she rarely attended class. a diploma-awarding school of their Eventually she realized, I’m not going own. Good Shepherd Services Execu- anywhere I have to do something, and tive Director Sister Paulette LoMonaco that at her current rate, she wouldn’t raised the funds to build the new facil- graduate until she was 21. Instead, she ity, housing both the school and other transferred to SBCHS and is graduat- Good Shepherd Services programs. The ing at age 17. Her greatest challenge high school is now run jointly by Good was getting adjusted to the rigorous cur- Shepherd Services and the city’s re- riculum and keeping herself in class all structured DOE. day. Gaweda stuck it out and also began Students from all over South Brooklyn, interning at Hook Productions. Now from Sunset Park to Wyckoff, commute she is on her way to Columbia College to this isolated location. Director John Chicago and plans to major in Film and Murphy said that with only the B61 Cinematography with a minor in Arts serving the area, students are often late ­ and Media Management. She dreams no matter how hard they try to show up of making social justice films that high- on time. And because it is Red Hook’s light the struggles and successes of or- only school, he said, there has been a dinary people, and has already made a (continued on next page)

Page 6 Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 them a stigma for being parents.” South Brooklyn High With funding from the Bill & Melinda GRADUATION 2012 GRADUATION 2012 (continued from previous page) Gates Foundation, Good Shepherd Ser- very rare case in which a struggling Red vices and the DOE opened West Brook- GRADUATION 2012 GRADUATION 2012 Hook student becomes truant so they lyn Community High School in 2006 can gain admission to their popular “lo- and Bronx Community High School in cal school.” 2007. There have been three third-party Red Hook Initiative “There’s an element of a little back fire replications, often spearheaded by former Red Hook Initiative’s end of the year ceremony was held on Thursday, June 14. here – a little bit – because we’re ‘it,’” SBCHS faculty. In addition, last year Middle school students, high school students, and participants in the Family said Murphy. Good Shepherd Services and the DOE Institute of Bold Hope, (a support group for families with children “working Former Principal Vanda Belusic, now opened Brooklyn Frontiers High School, through” emotional and social challenges), received certificates of congratula- executive director of the DOE’s Office a school for first-time 9th graders who tions for their growth in the Red Hook Initiative’s programs. of Postsecondary Readiness, said SBCHS have been left back before high school. is one of the first transfer schools to be And back in Red Hook, where this story managed jointly by the DOE and a com- began, SBCHS is celebrating its 10th munity based organization. year and its 300th graduating student. “If you combine the services of a com- The Power of Choice munity based organization with the As the class of 2012 streamed into the expertise of the Department you can auditorium, a slideshow of pictures put move mountains for kids,” said Belusic. together with the help of Stephanie SBCHS benefits from Good Shepherd Gaweda, budding documentary filmmak- Services’ implementation of the primary- er, played above the stage. In a corner, person model, in which each student is diplomas were stacked on a table sur- paired with a caring adult. rounded by white and blue balloons. Damia Rahman, Camille Bradley, It is also part of a generation of transfer The keynote speaker, Jon Platt from EMI Leslie Neely, and Hannah Serrano, schools that conceive high school drop- Records, congratulated the graduates. all members of Mirrors of Strength, outs not as students unable to do the “You reached a milestone that many a leadership and empowerment work, but rather as students who have didn’t think you could achieve. You group for 12 to 14 year-olds (all previously been in unfavorable environ- yourself might have thought you couldn’t photos by Abby Savitch-Lew) ments and who must be held to high ex- make it. And yet, you’re here.” pectations – including the possibility of “This is a second chance school, but Students enjoying the pre-ceremony attending college. you are not going to get a lot of sec- feast! Another notable characteristic is the ond chances in the real world,” Platt school’s focus on student’s assets and warned. He praised the graduates for its simultaneous work helping students turning themselves around, and encour- PS 15, The Patrick Daly School build skills they need. Advocate coun- aged them to work hard and choose to selors work with each student to design listen to the right people. As the child On Monday June 25, in PS 15’s decorated auditorium, the almost 60 fifth-grade individual course-loads based mostly on of a single mother and a failing student, graduates of the Class of 2012 turned around and sung to their families, “Do I the student’s transcript and class history. he too had faced the challenge of turning make you proud?” In their caps and gowns, they sure did look like small adults. The school has three “cycles” a year, al- himself around, he said. Principal Ms. Peggy Wyns-Madison spoke about how much the world had lowing students to complete credits at an Later in the ceremony, each advocate changed in the graduates’ one decade of life time and encouraged each one accelerated rate. counselor shared personal recollections to “be a bucket filler” – to better themselves by performing positive deeds on As part of the school’s mission to help of their student cohorts, and each stu- behalf of others. She also honored Star-Revue Reporter Matt Graber with a students build healthy relationships, peers dent who desired to speak had the oppor- community service award for directing the PS 15 Journalism Club. of different levels of credit-completion tunity to address their graduating class. participate in semiweekly group meetings Kaashiem Palmer, an 18-year-old from called “community scholars” to support the Red Hook Houses, who only days (below) Star-Revue each other and share advice. Students before felt anxious about his graduation, Reporter Matt Graber have the opportunity to develop leader- was among these students. With diploma receives a community ship skills in the Student Ambassadors in his hand, he stepped up to the mike. service award for direct- program. These students work with Am- ing the PS 15 Journalism “Everyone who attended South Brooklyn Club. bassadors from other schools to hold a has a story, so here’s mine,” he began. He conference; they also design and complete admitted that when a student at Cobble research projects pertinent to their own Hill High School, he was more interest- schools. Past topics have included the in- ed in being cool than in studying. A few fluence of family on a student’s success in years later, he had stopped going to class. school, and whether or not class content Realizing his life was going to waste, served a purpose in a student’s life. he was determined to transfer to South Graduating students at PS 15 SBCHS is also a pioneer of the citywide Brooklyn High School and turn his life Learning To Work program. Seventy- around. Many thought he wouldn’t be five percent of the class of 2012 engaged able to do it, but he was determined to photos and text by in apprentice-style internships with orga- prove them wrong. Abby Savitch-Lew nizations in the Red Hook community, Palmer said he wanted to show the world including Hook Productions, Baked, what is possible: “A tall, black, athletic and Four Corner Cabinets. Good Shep- kid from the projects can get the same herd Services also hosts paid after-school grades as a kid from a more affluent training programs, giving students the neighborhood.” opportunity to develop catering or IT He’s off to City Technical School next skills, and some of the students are re- fall. hired as staff for other Good Shepherd Services programs. A belief in hands-on learning and rele- vancy guides classroom teachers. School staff collaborated with artists from Dance Theatre Etcetera to create a geometry class in which students designed their own homes. English teacher Sydney King said she gives her classes the opportunity to translate Shakespeare into their own modern language, and to discuss timeless themes like cheating, lying, and betrayal through their study of Othello. She also helped one student who was a mother to get comfortable reading picture books aloud. King said she believes in “just South Brooklyn Community High School, valuing who they are instead of giving located at Wolcott and Conover Streets. Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 7 Reg Flowers Red Hook pool opens Thoughts on hot weekend! ritical thinking is the process She sighed somewhat heavily, turned of conceptualizing and ana- her head toward the park and spoke. lyzing information gathered “I’ve been sitting here all day watch- Cfrom observation or commu- ing those people in the park” Her head nication as a guide to belief and action. shook slightly as she went on. “I’m sit- A lot of the work that I do in Red Hook ting here wondering if that’s how peo- - as both a theater artists and a commu- ple see me.” nity organizer - is meant to encourage Her brow furrowed and I followed her critical thinking. There’s a word for the gaze to the crew sitting on end benches process in Spanish – concientización. The of the two rows that span the width of concept can be difficult to explain sim- the park. It was her regular gang of co- ply, especially with the young people I horts. work with, so I felt extremely fortunate “I’m sitting here thinking how I spend to have had an encounter recently that my time with crazy folks!” She attempt- so beautifully demonstrated the idea. ed an amused smile that seemed to mask I was returning to my home one hot a bit of shame. She may have patted her afternoon, the hottest so far this year, hair which was set flat against her head when I noticed a woman sitting on the with two crowns of bobby pins. She may steps of my next door neighbor’s house. even have placed her hands on both I recognized her immediately as the her cheeks before continuing. “I’m not friendly woman who hangs out in the saying I don’t love every one of those park across from where I live. She’s one people.” She went on to explain her re- There was a continuous line of eager swimmers checking into the Red of a group that regularly gathers on the lation to a few of the folks she referred Hook Pool, at the Sol Goldman Rec Center, 155 Bay Street. Over 800 benches near the courts at the base of to – her ex, her ex’s new romance, some showed up to enjoy the chance to cool off, as you can see above. Pool Trip Towers. She, in particular, always others I don’t recall. hours are from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., with a break for pool greets me warmly when she sees me “I’ve just found myself a bunch of crazy cleaning between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, but you walking my dog, Jack. friends, that’s all. I sit over there every must bring a combination or key lock to be let in. It was a bit strange to see her outside day doing the same crazy stuff I see them of the park - on the stoop - away from doing now – arguing and acting wild – the company of her usual companions. but not until I sat over here and really She appeared deep in thought. I ap- looked at it, did I realized how crazy Opinion: proached, making effort not to disturb they all seem.” her or to give off the impression she “Sounds like you just got your con- wasn’t welcome to sit. When she looked sciousness raised.” I said in a congratula- Will the kids at me I expected she’d get up and excuse tory manner, before I could think better herself, as often happens when I happen of it. She nodded that she understood. upon people resting on the stairs of my We shared introductions and then I be alright? house or nearby. She only smiled at me by Michael Racioppo in her usual kind way and then, seeing explained what I do in the neighbor- my arms were full, asked if I needed hood. I also shared some information As the “recovery” has trudged along there has been a lot of talk about how work- help. I told her I was fine as I opened with her about an acting workshop that ers with college degrees have had an easier time getting back on their feet. That my door to set my bundle down inside. was happening the next day. I told her said, the reality for recent graduates is a very different story. It is a story of large she might enjoy it and that she might I was preparing to head out again when amounts of student loan debt, an official youth unemployment rate of 16.5 percent, discover a few new things about herself the woman spoke. more part time workers and falling wages amongst those fortunate enough to find if she gave it a try. She said she would full time work. Worse yet, is that economic research indicates that when a worker “Can I tell you something?” I think that like that and after saying goodbye she begins their career under depressed circumstances, it is usually not a blip but the was how she began, although I don’t re- went back to her thoughtful study of start of a career of low earnings. member her words exactly. her friends from her new objectively I think I responded with “Sure. What’s up?” distanced position across the street. Logic dictates that young Americans would have a pessimistic outlook. But poll after poll indicates they are not logical in this sense and are actually quite opti- mistic. Optimism without tangible results will eventually become delusional. The question this leads to is “how could the reality for the young be made to match the current optimism?”. Nydia A good starting point would be by basically doing the opposite of what Republicans (continued from page 4) such as Mitt Romney want. Romney, when recently speaking to college students, said “Take a shot, go for it, take a risk, get the education, borrow money if you That’s my chance to meet all the people have to from your parents, start a business.” This would be okay if it did not lack I represent, and when things get tough empathy or understanding about how unrealistic this is for all the people not born in Washington I think of the people I into privilege. It would also be more acceptable if his - and his party’s - plans for a have met and represent and it motivates potential presidency, did not include major cuts to student aid making it hard to me to work harder.” Indeed, she some- “get the education” Romney refers to. times outpaces Star-Revue reporters as To increase the contrast with the Republican party, the Democrats should be loud- she runs from event to event to be seen. er in pushing for increased school funding and student aid . Things like Pell grants She was flanked by the well-preserved should cover more tuition than a measly 34 percent. Doing this would lower stu- and exquisitely dressed Sheldon Silver, dent debt and therefore pump more money into the economy. More money in the Democratic Assembly boss in Albany, hands of young people - because they are likely to spend it - will mean increased at the same time railing against the oth- economic activity, greater tax revenue, jobs, and government services. er boss, Vito Lopez, who had backed her But, in order for these policies to become more then ideas, and be passed through chief opponent Erik Dilan. She glowed congress and state legislatures there needs to be sustained political engagement while railing against Lopez and his can- from the young. My generation needs to become more active and organized than didate’s defeat. we’ve been (in forums other than Facebook and Twitter.) Among the politicos roaming the room Right now the older a person is, the more likely they are to vote. With 50 percent were our Councilman Brad Lander, and of federal benefits going to the 13 percent of Americans over the age of 65 it is ob- young District Leader Lincoln Restler, vious that our elected officials know who’s vote leads to a 90 percent reelection rate a good friend of Nydia’s. NY1 had the for incumbents. It’s no accident that trying to cut Social Security has been referred biggest media presence, with both Eng- to as the “3rd rail” of American politics. The young need to learn from this. They lish and Spanish reporters there. A NY need make something such as cuts to Pell Grants and education funding be seen in Times stringer was also present, busily Nydia’s Hasidic supporters from Wil- a similar light by elected officials. This requires sustained vigilance through voting scribbling notes. liamsburg brought their own food with drives, information sessions, organization and protests. It will be difficult but the them, including pickles cost of not doing it will lead to a dark reality.

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either Congresswoman Nydia just to build the system, followed by a attended the public meetings. In fact, it DOT highlighted some specific “near- Velazquez’s press office nor the $6.2-7.2 million annual maintenance came as a surprise to quite a few people term solutions” for improving transpor- NNYC Department of Transpor- cost. Discounting the unlikely prospect in the community that the city would tation in and out of Red Hook. Transit tation have provided specific informa- of massive residential high-rise develop- even consider such a project - a proj- officials and engineers presumably went tion in response to repeated inquiries back to the drawing board to figure out over the past month about the “near- how to better serve Red Hook, and the term” improvements for the pedestrian “And so the streetcar vision was abandoned, while Red Hook’s idea was that at least a few band-aid walkway under Hamilton Avenue, measures could be implemented. which the DOT proposed over a year longstanding transportation problems remained.” Three near-term solutions that were ago. highlighted in the report were: Back in April 2011, the DOT released Enhanced B61 service its full report on the Streetcar Feasibil- ments along the Red Hook waterfront, ect that would not have significantly Improving the pedestrian environment ity Study, a six-month $295,000 inves- the study estimated a mere 12 percent improved transportation even if imple- along Hamilton Avenue tigation into the merits of building a increase in ridership rates over the cur- mented, given that streetcars are subject trolley system in Red Hook. rent B61 service. to the same limitations as buses. Street- Placing a new intersection at the corner cars have to stop at red lights, they can of Mill Street and Hamilton Avenue The system would have run along the In addition to being unaffordable, the be held up by double-parked cars and, edge of Red Hook Houses, down Van report found that given the narrowness on top of that, the tracks pose a threat The Star-Revue and the Red Hook Brunt and Columbia Streets, linking of Van Brunt and Columbia Streets, community eagerly await news a two-way trolley line would be infra- to bicycle safety. the neighborhood with Smith and 9th from the NYCDOT and Nydia Street and Downtown Brooklyn. structurally impossible. And so the streetcar vision was aban- doned, while Red Hook’s longstanding Velasquez’s office on when some The Streetcar Study, funded by a fed- This news didn’t come as a surprise to of these improvements might be eral earmark secured by Velasquez, transportation problems remained. many of the Red Hook residents who delivered. found that it would cost $176 million followed the progress of the study and At the end of the April 2011 report, the Carroll Gardens mural remembers Mother Cabrini by Kimberly Gail Price and Abby Savitch-Lew

A gentle breeze was blowing, sometimes exposing glimpses of a veiled mural fac- ing the BQE. Where a very prominent church once stood, condominiums have now replaced their history. But on June 24, the Groundswell Community Mu- rals, along with neighborhood youth and the Pozzollo Club, changed all of that. On Sunday at 4 pm, people of all ages gathered around a small stage with an Nicholas Cannizzo receives his award City Councilman Brad Lander was pres- American and Italian flag. The Society certificate from President of the Society ent for the mural unveiling (photos by of Citizens of Pozzollo engaged commu- of the Citizens of Pozzallo, Giovanni. As- Abby Savitch-Lew) nity youth to design and paint a public semblywoman Joan Millman is in pink. mural on Hicks and Degraw Streets in standing the plight of immigrants to- That’s what Mother Cabrini asked us to honor of Mother Francesca X. Cabri- day. “That’s what Mother Cabrini did. do. Let us be instruments of that love.” ni. Professional artists from the non- profit Groundswell Community Murals worked with the youth and Pozzollo Club every Friday and Saturday over a twelve week period. The mural’s content was based on the life of Mother Cabrini and her contributions to society. Mother Cabrini was beloved for her service to the Italian immigrant popu- lations in Carroll Gardens and the Co- lumbia Street District during the late 1800s. She was born in Italy in 1850. After moving to New York, she lived on Van Brunt and President Street Sister Bernadette Anello, Missionary of where she founded orphanages, mis- the Sacred Heart, John Heyer II, and sionaries, schools, affordable housing Nicholas Cannizzo, with Mother Cabrini in the background projects, and hospitals in and outside of the U.S. In addition to being the first ect because it is “reflective of the local U.S. citizen canonized as a saint, she community” and tells the history of the held two other titles: the “missionary Columbia Street District. “”Hopefully, of the new emancipation,” and the “pa- the mural will stand as that kind of troness of immigrants.” testimony to those who are new to the In the spring of 2011, the Pozzollo Club area, and to our children.” invited students in grades two through The mural is located right next to the eighth grades to submit essays for a $500 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) prize. The Society received 1,000 en- where the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and tries and chose winners from four differ- Mary School once was. After the BQE ent age categories. The mural’s content was built, the school and the church was based on the ideas of the winning relocated to Degraw and Hicks Streets. essays including Mother Cabrini’s life, Though the building is still there, it was tributes to Sicilian heritage, immigra- later converted to condominiums. tion, education and social service. Sister Bernadette Anello, Missionary of John Heyer II, Mural Committee Chair, Sacred Hearts, one of many speakers, said the Pozzollo Club chose the proj- emphasized the importance of under-

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Mercantile Co., the store and venue I but it still retained small triangles, so co-owned, which inhabited the space that gave me a lot of freedom to take it before Jenna’s gallery. While working apart and add more, kind of like a cel- for us, Jenna was studying printmaking lular cancer. I could use that same unit at SUNY New Paltz. She concluded her to keep building off of it, or to subtract. internship with an exhibition of her ori- SR: The sphere was the first form you gami sculptures. made? Star-Revue: How did you start with ori- JW: Yeah, cause I felt like I needed a gami? starting point, and I admired the perfec- Jenna Weber: It all goes back to when tion and symmetry of it. So I made that, I was a kid. I have memories of making and I said, “Now I want to do something anything from paper airplanes to the totally different.” That’s where I came cranes that symbolize peace in Japanese in with doing the deconstruction and culture. I found that I liked working reconstruction with the same system of with my hands and making paper cranes tabs and pockets. over and over was almost therapeutic, SR: So you developed that system for the even back when I was eight or nine dome, but then you used it to create all years old. kinds of other forms. SR: Did you learn from a book, or did you JW: Yeah, I didn’t really know what “Medium Sphere” one of Jenna Weber’s origami creations. take a class? the exact end result was- I’m sure math- JW: I did a little bit of everything. I ematically there’s probably a way that a with the building blocks. anything finite and how an unknowable would look at books- like pictorial di- computer could tell me if I do this, based God can become known by human be- rections - and follow them pretty much off this function it would build out this I drew from the idea of the Sephirot, ings.” religiously. Because I was just really into way, but I left it to just my fingers. or ten pillars of existence, where hu- man beings are on a certain level of this “Insofar as I can relate to God and the the whole process, and getting the end SR: When you did your show with us, you Sephirot or structure that looks like an spiritual sense of being, my work at- result to look like the diagram. You created some sculptures using your geomet- elongated diamond shape. I actually tempts to cause the viewer to reflect know, the copycat that some kids turn ric forms that had lights inside and some of tried to build that. on the space that they inhabit and the into. And I also would go to different them were interactive. craft classes growing up. Jenna offered further explanation of her shapes, or ‘spheres’ of influence that JW: I wanted to add another dimension, theories by providing the thesis she wrote make them who they are.” Later on I went to this origami con- to bring them to life. There were ones for the show. Here are some excerpts: “Conscious and meticulous choices in vention at FIT. Beyond being totally that would light up in sequence, or ones the construction of each piece have led engrossed by the geekery behind the that were sound activated, so that you “The ten aspects of the Sephirot, in to a series of subconscious forms. I am origami, I was surrounded by hundreds could just yell at one and it would glim- attempts to translate the meaning able to look at them and interpret their of people like me, who had been doing mer at you. I did that because I was tak- into English, have been referred to as meanings as a spiritual construct for free it ever since they were kids too. It re- ing an electronics art class at the time, “spheres” or “influences.” This reference will. It feels liberating as a creator to ex- ally felt like the obsession behind fold- and I wanted to apply some of the con- brings meaning to the forms that I have ercise this sense of free will and control ing was validated that day I spent taking cepts I was learning in school to that created. The theory of the sephirot can where all the decisions in making each classes with some of the “celebrities” of body of work. be explained by how God, who is infi- origami. nite, can have a direct relationship with part determine the whole.” Plus, in the wintertime, when the show SR: So how did you go from a kid making was, the days are shorter. So it was kind paper cranes, to the abstract forms that you of warming and inviting… make now? Avanzino & Moreno, P.C. SR: It created kind of an ice palace effect 26 Court Street, Suite 205, Brooklyn, NY 11242 JW: I wanted to make something larger in the store. in scale, but still very complex, that 718 802-1616 jkvanzino.com JW: When I made the paper I didn’t still had a “wow factor.” Because when print on it, I didn’t add any sizing to it, you see something large, sometimes it and it had kind of a translucent effect doesn’t have as much detail in it any because of the brightness of the L.E.D.’s. more. Studying printmaking as an un- dergrad, I really got into monochromat- SR: Would you like to talk about the paper ic compositions with simple, geometric you use? forms. So that made me want to revisit JW: It’s made from a cotton rag pulp that the geometric folding obsession. I would get from The Women’s Studio I discovered Buckminster Fuller’s geo- Workshop in Rosendale. I would order desic domes, and I said, okay, I don’t it in five-gallon buckets and haul it back to the studio. There I would get the cot- care how long it’s going to take me to In the pursuit of justice, the build this, I’m going to try and build ton rag slop into motion and start mak- attorneys of Avanzino & Moreno, this. So I figured out how to build a ing the paper. And it was great, because P.C., meticulously prepare their simple unit that looked like a triangular it was really messy and you had to wear cases for litigation. Clients a raincoat. can expect absolute trust, pyramid. When three of them were put outstanding performance and together, the whole thing would make SR: When you had your idea for the initial total commitment, willingness a dodecahedron, that’s twenty vertices sphere, was that made of handmade paper? and ability to go the distance. or corners, that builds into a perfect JW: Yes. The firm’s bilingual attorneys have handled a variety of sphere. SR: Can you go a little bit more into the negligence, medical malpractice After successfully making that through a inspiration for your work? and complex litigation cases system of pockets and tabs, I decided to JW: Besides the mathematical back- throughout New York City and pull it apart and reprocess it. And that upstate New York, achieving ground, I looked into the whole mean- numerous multimillion-dollar was really liberating for me, because I ing on a spiritual level. One of the verdicts and settlements for didn’t know what the end result was go- schools of thought that reinforced my their clients. Avanzino & ing to be. I had a feeling of what would thesis for the show was Kabbalah, the Moreno, P.C. has also had be more structurally sound if I were to thousands of years’ old ideas within the privilege to be trial build it this way or that, and considered counsel to some of the Judaism, and Gnosticism- this whole largest plaintiffs’ firms whether I wanted to add more units theory of metaphysical existence where in New York. here or there. So I was making minute we are created for a reason. And how I decisions along the way to create more felt when I was making those pieces, I abstract forms. felt like a creator who wasn’t really sure I tried to force it out of its sphere shape, what I was making, but I felt confident

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Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 11 & Kimberly! On Location with Angelika & george: A summer Sunday in Brooklyn Chinatown & Red Hook

take care of it, first I thought it’s too first stop, there is so much more!” good to be true followed by Creepo- la-he must be up to something. Nope The things we bought included vinyl it was George. He truly wanted to Hello Kitty shopping bags, $1.49 each; show this to me. Hello Panda strawberry cream filled cookies (99 cents), and a double light- I drove into the middle of Manhat- er, butane on one side and lighter flu- I wound up with about twenty slimy Angelika: It all started tan’s Gay Pride parade Sunday after- id and a flint on the other. Of course globules in my mouth. Geo, holding when Kimbs bought me a noon to pick her up. Angelika met me this was all housed in transparent back his laughter, tried to figure out Hello Kitty sleeping bag for at the car with a glass jar filled with plastic with the respective accelerants how to help. First he said “chew.” our first slumber party in her Bloody Mary, which was an interest- brightly dyed. Because this was only That wasn’t working. Then “spit;” ing and healthy first meal of the day. around a dollar, we bought a couple. there where people shoulder to new Brooklyn apartment. shoulder around us. Finally, he said I remembered how much I With special uber spicy wake-u-up I paid for some really cool stickers “gulp!” I swallowed them like pills loved Hello Kitty when I was Bloody Mary’s in hand we set out for myself; they were $4.99 I thought it and almost hurled. Kitty-town! was a splurge. tiny; I never knew how much I reminded Ang that we needed to more fantastic it is now! get to the Hook to check out Brooklyn “George is running around talking to people. I’m about to faint Crab, so we took our leave. But before George: I’m really starting we could head north, Ang remem- to like Sundays. or grab a crab from their tray of food. I wanted to go and come bered a 99 cent store in Bay Ridge that she had wanted to return to. Seeing my renewed obsession, back another time. Nope, Geo had to check everything out. He George kept raving about this place Two stops later another one, and called Brooklyn Chinatown. I never then ANOTHER TOY STORE. I knew knew it existed. It couldn’t be pos- continued to talk to this one table until I finally smacked him George was in trouble. sible; the descriptions he gave of this I never spent $43 at a 99 cent store Hello Kitty Maven seemed like a fai- and drug him away.” before, but 45 minutes and one rytale. I kind of thought he was mak- huge plastic bag later, I was initiated. ing fun of me. Among her finds, I added a mouse Especially in Red Hook. With Brooklyn We had originally planned to start I introduced Ang to the Chinese bak- trap that she was shocked to note was Crab opening and Fort Defiance intro- our adventure by visiting new Brook- eries. The pastries look like regular also good for snakes. ducing music Sunday nights, plus the lyn Crab. But when I got there, Ang pastries, but the fillings are generally All of a sudden, we were surrounded 18 million other things that seem to asked if I could take her to Brooklyn’s not what you get at Starbucks. by live crabs, fish, frogs and other be going on, Sundays are becoming Chinatown. When I found out that she suspicious creatures. as good as Saturdays, and I have no was a huge fan of “Hello Kitty,” I had We continued further down the Monday morning dread to darken it. told her that Brooklyn Chinatown has blocks that are known as Chinatown. Ang wasn’t quite so taken with the actual Hello Kitty stores. I guess that Suddenly I couldn’t see anything fun live fish and crustaceans and strange Because our Kimbs was on vacation had been on her mind ever since, and and sparkly anymore. looking fruits. and I was on Geo duty, I finally said, this was her first opportunity to have “Ok, sure. Let’s check it out.” I was me take her there. I really don’t need Ang liked the little round thing with I had total heebie-geebies. And of still in disbelief. an excuse - I love that part of Brooklyn egg custard in the middle, but only course, George kept leading me into between Sunset Park and Bay Ridge. took one bite of the gooey sticky pork small smelly stores, through tiny This past Sunday my fun job was hang rolly thing before putting it down. isles, to finally get to yet an even with Star-Revue Ad Manager and I bopped to the car with a perma- I finished it, washing it down with a scarier looking soon-to-be entrées. fashion maven Angelika In addition to smile that I could not get to go away. couple of small cups of the delicious being thoroughly organized and apt to hot coffee. There was one more detour, as a bar spend hours in research for her sales On my past trips I focused on the fruits called AM appeared on the next cor- and fish and restaurants, but not the and writing assignments, Angelika is a George finally made me stop to hy- ner. Those are Angelika’s initials so we toys and other gadgets to be found. huge fan of children’s toys. drate. I downed a Gatorade while had to go. I wanted to continue with This is of course Ang’s thing, and so I the Bloody Mary’s, and the bartender I actually had not taken up the offer Geo waited in line for a bubble tea got to see the area with new eyes as I obliged by going across the street to before. When someone says, they’ll drink. followed her from store to store. pick up some tomato juice just for me. We parked on a side street, talking Outside I decided to introduce Ang to and sipping our zingy beverages. I Bubble Tea. This is a refreshing slushy felt like I was in a completely differ- drink with tapioca pearls at the bot- ent place. I have traveled the world tom. and I had no idea I would find this environment right here in Brooklyn. I had tried this type of interesting beverage before. However this time She couldn’t believe the variety of I was a little distracted and just took all kinds of bitty toys and cell phone a huge swig of the drink that George covers and cute doodads for sale. Our offered me. shopping bag got larger and larger as we went from shop to shop. Ang looked at the flavors which in- cluded mango and strawberry before I can’t remember much after that deciding on green tea. Unfortunately I except a blur of anything I wanted; I neglected to explain the pearls to her, was overwhelmed and dizzy. I need- and the little globules came as a big ed some time, there was so much! surprise and kind of spoiled it for her. George finally said “this is just the My bad.

Page 12 Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 On Location with Angelika & george: A summer Sunday in Brooklyn Chinatown & Red Hook (cont) their name on a list, enjoyed a slew The intimidatingly striking manager of drinks and were just about to be comes over to give us menus. I’m served dinner when we made their pretty sure I just said “food,” “wa- acquaintance. They were not unhap- ter”. They fast tracked our order and py about the wait; Brooklyn Crab is a I was revived after a few bites. nice place to enjoy sun and beer. We decided not to splurge, and George is running around talking to just split spicy chicken wings and people. I’m about to faint or grab a coleslaw, figuring we’d have some- crab from their tray of food. I wanted thing later at our next stop. They to go and come back another time. have beer on tap which was the Nope, Geo had to check everything out. He continued to talk to this one highlight of the evening, except for table until I finally smacked him and Skeeter. We’ll have to check out an drug him away. entree at some future date.

Their food was served. Huge plates Ok, now I was ready for dinner. I went of crabs, fries and peelable shrimp. to freshen up while Geo smoked a cigarette. Then we were off to Fort I was finally was getting light head- Someone ordered fish and chips. We I woke up the next morning and Defiance for another snack. ed from forgetting to eat all so I re- asked how they liked it and got big made a shopping list for next time. minded Geo of our plan to go to the smiles in response. Brooklyn Crab Shack. I was so hungry It finally got dark, so we headed up that I was seriously eyeing the week It was Sunday evening at and we to the Fort. They have been featur- Kimberly: Four days later, old Popeye’s on the floorboard of couldn’t even get a reservation for an enormous box showed up Geo’s car. later. AWESOME, GOOD FOR THEM. in Little Rock, Arkansas. George, can we come back tomorrow We got to the Crab Shack at around 8 or Tuesday? Everyone seemed very I was on vacation visiting my fam- pm. The weather was great this day, lovely; I was dizzy. ily. I heard rumors of this adventure and I figured that it would be packed. George and Angelika had planned. I Our stomachs were beginning to talk received 32 pictures via text of their The outdoor-indoor place looked to us. I got the idea to try another shenanigans. great; all I could think of was food. new place, Verns, on Van Brunt and They had no Hello Kitty to distract my Commerce. I was suspicious on Monday when hunger pains. they both requested an advance on FINALLY. There didn’t seem to be all that many their pay. In the two short years of this news- people there and I actually thought However, on Wednesday evening, paper, this is at least the third eatery that we would get dinner. However, we when I received this package, the that has started up at that location. were told right away that they were shocking reality of their escapades We parked right outside and as we already completely booked for food. dawned on me. Brooklyn Crab has been such a success were the only diners, dinner was not that it seems they have had to institute a problem. The menu states that their Crammed to the very top of this pack- crowd control measures to make sure specialty is “serious comfort food.” age were toys that sparkle, bobble, they have enough to feed everyone. The menu includes things such as ox- light up and make noise. After five tail lasagna, bbq brisket, and a south- days of sorting through them all, I am I waited as Geo talked to the hostess, ern fried chicken sandwich. ing music on Sunday nights, right still trying to figure out what some of all I could vaguely hear him say was, them do. Others I am simply amazed I couldn’t believe I landed Scott’s up front, next to the open win- “There is no way to even get an ap- with. A Spiderman Bobble-head with name. I finally ate the crackers in my dows, and it’s turning into a cool petizer at the bar!” Nope, nothing. a solar panel that moves constantly hanbag and a few more brain cells Red Hook scene. Especially since in the light. A princess jewelry set We looked around and did see lots appeared. I think he reminds me of the owner, St. Jean, who tends the that my two year old niece and I are of happy eaters. I started to chit chat a really good friend; I wanted to give busy bar solo every Sunday, mixes still arguing over. Five plastic things with one especially delighted table- him a big hug and fall asleep. such great cocktails. I stood sipping that I know light up and make noise, ful of diners. I have found that tell- my Manhattan while Ang engaged ing someone you own a newspaper Ang took a liking to a 6 foot 2 waitress but I cannot figure out how to make with her usual cup of Patron Silver. is a good icebreaker. I always like to named Skeeter, who became this is- them work. sue’s Street Style model. Ang, in addi- ask where people come from, and it A tall woman dressed somewhat And as silly as this all sounds, I am turned out that these six were most- tion to being a Hello Kitty aficionado, has a fashion background which like a cowgirl sauntered in carrying sorry that I missed their day of fun. I ly locals, except for one friend from am missing my Red Hook family. Bushwick. They had come by at 5, put she is bringing to the Star-Revue. a large cow’s skull. Ang got real ex- cited and grabbed her camera.

I looked up and was smitten when this awesome chic walked in carry- ing a cow skull. She reminded me of myself before I was consumed with slaving away at this cool ass paper and the great things I found in my adventures in the big city.

After a bunch of photos, I asked Ang why the woman was carrying the skull. The answer I got was that it was a secret.

George, will you take me home? I was dying to play with my toys all evening, distracted all night!

We stayed for a set and a half, leaving earlier than we might have because we couldn’t get seats at the bar.

Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 13 School’s Out In Red Hook by Mary Ann Massaro

ast day of school was always mu- weeks every August and we would ven- sic to my ears! Summers in Red ture off to the exotic island of Manhat- LHook were the greatest when tan. Every day Dad would take us to a I was a kid growing up. Summertime new place. I can remember going to The meant jonnypumps were turned on full Museum Of Natural History, Times blast! Mr. Softee’s ice cream truck could Square and Central Park. Of course the be heard from blocks away. Street games vacation would not be complete with- like stoopball and Skellzies were all we out a day at Coney Island. Hot, humid could think of. nights in Red Hook would find families like mine out on the stoop until way We didn’t have much back then but we past midnight. I can remember crabbing didn’t need much. An old mattress for out on the Red Hook pier with my dad a trampoline was just fine. And a fresh, on Saturday nights until the sun came pink Spalding ball saw many days out up on Sunday morning. on the handball court. Most of the fami- When summer ended and September lies back then, like mine were working rolled around, it was back to school we did over the summer. I can remem- envy those kids. I often wondered - like class and no one really travelled much. again. One of the first assignments of ber kids writing about going down south many other kids, I’m sure - what life was My dad, Skinny closed his store for two the year was the famous essay on what or to Florida. And sometimes I would like outside of Red Hook. Many of the kids shared stories and pictures from their vacations in beautiful places that I would only see on TV or in magazines. Many of them travelled to these places through a program called the “Fresh Air Fund.” This program helped many kids from poor neighborhoods like Red Hook see places that they probably wouldn’t otherwise see. I remember waiting for my dad to come home from the store one night to enlighten him on the sub- ject. “Can I go, Dad, please?” I asked. “Go where,” he asked. “To the Fresh Air Fund, please, can I?” “Listen, if you want fresh air, then stick your head out the kitchen window!” And that was the last time I ever asked about venturing outside of Red Hook!

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Page 14 Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Farmers Market and more every weekend at the Added Value farm by George Fiala

After taking in the first round of the Red Hook Youth Baseball League playoffs last Saturday, I wandered over to the Added Value farm, where a weekly farmer’s market was being held. I spoke with Myan Melendez (pictured left), a Bard student from the Bronx who is interning there this summer. She, like many young students today, is highly concerned with the environment and wants to work helping as much as she can. Four people doing volunteer work as compost technicians were also concerned. Caroline Aoyama and Luke Shia are pictured in the center below. Luke is a PolyPrep student who volunteers most Saturdays. Caro- line, from San Francisco, is visiting her sister. She found Added Value on a volunteer website. Now she is spending her days raking compost and screening out branches to produce usable soil. The pictures to the right and left are of Audrey Berman and Daniel Wendlek of Human Power. They create machines that do not use pe- troleum type fuel. What Daniel is doing is providing power by pedaling a kind of shredder that slices leaves for composting. They designed and built this prototype at their company.

Puppetworks presents The Jungle Book Theater: by Stef Morisi

uppetworks, Inc. in Park Slope looks all the more real. is a not-for-profit company Interestingly, the marionettes were that puts on marionette-style pretty proportional. The elephant was Ppuppet shows to the public a lot bigger than the bear, which was for reasonable prices. They are simply a lot bigger than Mowgli, who was big- a treasure. Marionettes have been on ger than the snakes. You get used to the the stage there for years. In fact, I went marionette’s mouths not moving like when I was just a toddler. I was very ex- when you use hand puppets. cited to go back and see a show there After the show, I was able to meet Jamie again. Thirty minutes before the doors Moore and Jeremy Kerr, another puppe- opened, people were gathered outside. teer from the performance. Jeremy and The audience consisted of boys, girls, Jamie took me backstage. The history of men, women, parents, grandparents, Puppetworks is all over the walls – pup- and even some from out-of-state. pets, sets, lights. Some things I thought They came to see a glorious marionette A scene from The Lion King which was performed by puppets at this puppet theater might be easy when seen on stage are presenta- (photos on this page by Stef Morisi more complex. For instance, the puppe- tion of teers have to stand high up in order to chairs, or carpeted stairs. If back support which I didn’t expect. It really added The Jungle work the marionettes correctly. These was needed a folding chair, or the wood- to the whole performance by making it Book. Adam puppeteers are truly remarkable people – en blocks against the wall were best. look alive. Kilgour and not only for sharing their talents, but for Nicolas Before the show actually started, Jamie The puppeteering itself was superb. You bringing joy and a world of imagination Coppola, Moore, one of the puppeteers, stood in could really get a sense of teamwork to children and adults. When speaking the Founder front of the audience (about 25 people) from watching this show. The sheer co- to Jeremy and Jamie, I could tell they are and Artis- and welcomed us. She was funny, pa- ordination was terrific. After all, there dedicated and love what they do. tic Direc- tient and informative. Jamie, who has were no colliding puppets! Head puppe- tor of Pup- been at Puppetworks for about 5 years, teer and director of this show, Michael The Jungle Book is the story of life. No petworks, was especially great with the kids. She Leach, did a wonderful job of staging matter where you are or how you were Inc. adapted had them practice laughing and clap- The Jungle Book. brought up, there are people you can count on and those who rely on you. Rudyard ping with her. Jamie also explained to After the show, the audience members So, get up and go to the show! It’s fan- Kipling’s the children what a fairytale is. She were able to see the Mowgli marionette tastic! The shows are on the weekends, Mowgli and Jamie Moore classic to fit added, “They continue to be told, be- up close. Jamie Moore held him and at 12:30 and 2:30, and the Jungle Book after the show the mari- cause they’re fantastic stories.” even showed them how he was used. runs through August 19th, with the onette puppet style. The show started at 2:45 pm. The light- The detailed work that went in to de- exception of a few dates when a hand Upon entering, I was greeted by staff mem- ing and sound had perfect levels. Noth- signing and making the puppets was just puppet show for tots replaces it (details bers and given a program. The program ing was too loud or too bright. fascinating to see, especially up close. on their web site). Every child and adult was clear and easy to read, which makes The scenery, by William B Pitkin and The monkeys’ tails moved and the bear should take this opportunity to see this the experience even more enjoyable. Kevin Frisch, was gorgeous. Akela, the Baloo, (Mowgli’s teacher), was big and marvelous live show. When I stepped into the next room, it wolf, did blend into the stones in the furry. The snakes probably look the was as if I had been transported into a last scene, but it was only for a min- most impressive when the puppeteers Puppetworks is located in Park Slope storybook. There are different seating op- ute. Each piece of the set was wonder- move them. Since there is no one hold- at 338 Sixth Avenue (at 4th Street). tions – mats on the floor, wooden blocks, fully detailed. It was three-dimensional, ing them, the snakes’ slithering motion (718) 965-3391.

Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 15 Mezcals Restaurant, 522 Court Street, Star-Revue 718-783-3276 Smith & Vine, 268 Smith Street (718) 243-2864 Guide to area restaurants Natures Grill, 138 Court street, 718- 852,5100, South Brooklyn Pizza, 451 Court Street, 718 852-6018 Nine-D, 462 Court Street, 718-488-8998, Stinky Brooklyn, 261 Smith Street, Oaxaca Tacos, 251 Smith Street (718) 718 522-7425 Red Hook Carroll Gardens/ 222-1122 BAKED 359 Van Brunt St., (718)222-0345. Sweet Melissa, 276 Court Street, THE BROOKLYN ICE HOUSE 318 Van Osaca Restaurant, 272 Court (718) 855-3410 Cobble Hill Street (718) 643-0055 Brunt St., (718) 222-1865. Abilene, 442 Court Street, 718-522- Tripoli, 156 Atlantic Ave, 718 596-5800 P J Hanleys, 449 Court St, 718- 843-8223 Botanica 220 Conover St (at Coffey St), 6900, Vinny’s of Carroll Gardens, (347) 225-0147. Angry Wades, 222 Smith Street, (718) Palo Cortado, 520 Court St, 718- 295 Smith Street, 718 875-5600 407-0047 DEFONTE’S SANDWICH SHOP 379 488-7253 Vinny’s Pizzeria, 455 Court Street, Columbia St., (718) 855-6982. Bacchus, 409 Atlantic, (718) 852-1572 Prime Meats, 465 Court Street, 718- 718 596-9342 254-0327 or 0345, DIEGO’S RESTAURANT 116 Sullivan Bar Bruno, 520 Henry St., 347-763- Vino y Tapas, 520 Court Street, 718- St., (718) 625-1616. 0850, Palmyra, 316 Court street, 718-797- 407-0047 1110 F&M BAGELS 383 Van Brunt St., (718) Bagels by the park, 323 Smith Vinzee’s, 412 Court Street, 718 855 855-2623. Street, (718) 246-1321 Red Rose Restaurant, 315 Smith 1401 Street, (718) 625-0963 FORT DEFIANCE 365 Van Brunt St., Bar great harry, 280 Smith Street Zaytoons, 283 Smith Street, 718 875-1880 (347) 453-6672. (718) 222-1103 Sals Pizza, 305 Court Street, (718) THE GOOD FORK 391 Van Brunt St., Bombay Dream, 257 Smith Street 852-6890 (718) 643-6636. (718) 237-6490 Sam’s Restaurant, 238 Court Gowanus Street, 718-596-3458 Michael and Pings, 437 Third Av- HOME/MADE 293 Van Brunt St., (347) Bourgeois Pig, 387 Court Street, enue, (718) 788-0017 223-4135. (718) 858-5483 SOul Spot 302 Atlantic Ave 718 596- 9933 Cotta Bene Pizza, 291 3rd Ave, 718 HOPE & ANCHOR 347 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn Bread Cafe, 436 Court 722-7200 (718) 237-0276. Street (718) 403-0234 Savoia, 277 Smith Street, 718-797-2727 Littlenecks, 288 3rd Ave., (718) 522-1921 IKEA One Beard St., (718) 246-4532. Buddy’s Burrito & Taco Bar, Seersucker Restaurant, 329 260 Court Street, 718-488-8695, Smith Street, (718) 422-0444 Canal Bar, 270 3rd Ave, (718) 246- John & Franks, 367 Columbia 0011 Street, (718) 797-4467 Buttermilk channel, 524 Court KEVIN’S 277 Van Brunt St., (718) 596- Street (718) 852-8490 8335. Casa Rosa, 384 Court Street, 718-797- MARK’S PIZZA 326 Van Brunt St., 1907 (718) 624-0690. Chestnut, 271 Smith St., (718) 243- New Lin’s Garden Restaurant 0049 590 Clinton Street, (718) 399-1166 cobble grill, 212 Degraw Street, RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND 284 (718) 422-0099 Van Brunt St., (646) 326-7650. Cobble Hill Coffee Shop, 314 ROCKY SULLIVAN’S 34 Van Dyke St., Court Street, (718) 852-1162 (718) 246-8050. Cody’s Ale House Grill, 154 Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Court Street, 718-852,6115 Pie, 204 Van Dyke St, (718) 852-6018 Court Street Grocers, 485 Court Sunny’s Bar in Red HOok, 253 Street, (718) 722-7229 Conover Street, (718) 625-8211 Crave, 570 Henry Street, (718) 643-0361 Cubana Cafe, 272 Smith Street (718) Columbia 718-858-3980 Downtown Bar & Grill, 160 Waterfront Court street, 718-625-2835 Dubuque, 548 Court Street, (718) 596- District 3248 ALMA 187 Columbia St., (718) 643-5400. Em Thai Kitchen, 278 Smith Street, Bagel Boy Cafe 75 Hamilton Ave- (718) 834-0511 next to Chase, (718) 855-0500. Enotica on Court, 347 Court Street, CALEXICO CARNE ASADA 122 (718) 243-1000 Union St., (718) 488-8226. F Line Bagels, 476 Smith Street (718) Casa Di Campagna 117 Columbia 422-0001 Street (718) 237-4300. Five Guys, 266 Court St., 347-799-2902 CASELNOVA 214 Columbia St., (718) Fragole, 394 Court Street, (718) 622- 522-7500. 7133 FERNANDO’S FOCACCERIA RES- Francesco’s Restaurant, 531 TAURANT 151 Union St., (718)855-1545. Henry Street, (718) 834-0863 HOUSE OF PIZZA & CALZONES Frank’s Luncheonette, 365 132 Union St., (718) 624-9107. Smith Street, (718) 875-5449 JAKE’S BAR-B-QUE RESTAURANT Ghang, 229 Court Street, 718-875-1369 189 Columbia St., (718) 522-4531. Gowanus Yacht Club, 323 Smith KOTOBUKI BISTRO 192 Columbia St., Street, (718) 246-132,Closed til spring (718) 246-7980. Hana cafe, 235 Smith Street, (718) LILLA CAFE 126 Union St., (718) 855- 643-1963 5700. Le Petite Cafe, 502 Court street, 718- MAZZAT 208 Columbia St., (718) 852- 596-7060 1652. Ling Ling Young, 508 Henry Street, PETITE CREVETTE 144 Union St., (718) (718) 260-9095 855-2632. Marco Polo Ristorante, 345 Court Street, 718 852-5015 TEEDA THAI CUISINE 218 Columbia Mama Maria’s Restaurant, St., (718) 643-2737. 307 Court Street, (718) 246-2601

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Hannibal lack of success with women. All of which Buress have contributed to him being the ever- underachiever in life. Laughing about it headlines has lead to his comedic success. Rabi- nowitz endears himself to his audience. in By the time he got to his juvenile prank about ringing his friend up and meowing Red Hook like a cat into the phone, the audience Park was in howls of laughter. This admission of guilt would be set in stark contrast to Kevin Barnett who fol- lowed. He poked fun at older members ummerStage arrived in Red of the audience for not knowing what The stage was set up in the Red Hook Park’s football field Hook on Sunday, June 24th. Mortal Combat was. He joked that al- Under the backdrop of the im- lowing parents to discipline their kids look back and the man smiled back from prompting him to recount a story of a re- posing Port of Authority Grain while goofing off playing Mario Cart is a the distance unfazed by the sudden focus cent trip he made to Montreal where he S perfectly legitimate lifestyle choice. Both of attention. received a jaywalking ticket. Needless Terminal, the stage looked dwarfed and Barnett and Rabinowitz poked fun at the isolated. But as the crowd started to Some of Buress’s funnier moments were to say Buress is not the sort of character same idiotic moments in life we all have trickle in SummerStage quickly became his frequent references to his current resi- to take a jaywalking citation seriously, experienced but with radically differing center stage in Red Hook Park. Three dence in Williamsburg, a place in which especially when it is from the Canadian points of view, making for equally intel- comedians were on the bill, with Com- he seems to be a fish out of water. He Authorities. The consequences of Bu- ligent and enormously funny comedy. edy Central star Hannibal Buress the questioned the unreasonable logic of Wil- ress’s surly attitude are hilarious. healiner. This was all a warm-up to Hannibal Bu- liamsburgites demanding their dogs sit on This was a fun afternoon and a great treat Opener Josh Rabinowitz was first. Dressed ress. Buress is from Chicago and made a Bedford Avenue, his attempt to learn the for Red Hook. At least 300 people showed like a pre-pubescent Shaggy from Scooby name for himself on Comedy Central. He local slang and the current trend of han- up, many from the Red Hook Houses and Doo, complete with jeans and faded green has also written for Saturday Night Live dlebar moustaches, making Williamsburg Carroll Gardens, but I spoke to some who tee, he immediately began with jokes. and 30 Rock. He now lives in New York. look like a touring carnival. came from as far away as Bushwick. His brand of humor is of the self-effacing His first order of business was to admon- Hannibal Buress can be seen live in variety. Rabinowitz casts himself as the ish the guy sitting on a fishing chair in It’s worth mentioning that Buress ac- Brooklyn every Sunday night at the lovable loser. He pokes fun at his height, the middle of the field far back from knowledged the presence of the New Knitting Factory, 361 Metropolitan Av- his boyish appearance, his body hair, his the general crowd. Everybody turned to York Police on the sidelines of the field, enue in Williamsburg, (212) 219-3006. Street Style with Angelika Mitchell

Skeeter Lawrency age 24, Virgo What STYLE: Casual Elegance Who was your first impression of Red Hook? I thought the B61 bus was fantastic. I like watching designed your dress? all of the different cool neighborhoods out of the BCBG Max Azria, $248, Neiman Marcus window. (neimanmarcus.com) is your favorite local store ? is the designer of your sandals? There is a great little shop on Court Street called Salvatore Ferrigamo, Boutique, 655 5th Ave Olives. They have the most unique vintage pieces. New York, NY is your favorite thing to do in RH? is your favorite designer? Every Saturday I love to drink iced coffee and enjoy Pierre Baldmain. He was an amazing French an amazing breakfast Sammie sandwich at VERN’s designer, all of his designs were based on Kitchen. Then I like to walk down to the pier and sophistication and elegance. relax. inspires your style? do you think RH style is? I get inspiration from everyone I pass on the street. It can definitely be summed up in one word… I sort of compile that and choose what feel feels COMFORTABLE! right every morning. Why... Where did you decide to wear that today? do you spend most of your time in RH? This dress is light , comfy and shows off my At VERN’s Kitchen and Pub on Van Brunt. shoulders I waitress there. do you think you were chosen for the RH Street did you get your awesome pedicure? Style section? I did it myself with Maybelline nail polish #200 pink I guess I was lucky enough be working at VERN’s shock.. Rite Aid, 320 Smith Street when you and your friend came in for dinner.

Red Hook Star-Revue www.RedHookStar.com July 1 - 15, 2012 Page 17 Art & Community Calendar If you have an event you would like listed 11am - 7pm, or by appointment. Through owls, Ida Blue $10. Sun 7/14 1pm Rock The Star Theater Electric Jam 101 But...A Bedtime Story. Wed. 6/6 Pre- in the Red Hook Star-Revue calendar, 7/22 Mice to Monsters: Children’s Book School Showcase-Gowanus Music Club. Union St., Columbia / Van Brunt Every show BBQ @ Community Bookstore please email redhookstarcalendar@ Illustrations. An Exhibit for and about All Ages. FREE. 9pm Woody Guthrie @ Thurs Night 8pm Hard rock, Jazz, Blues. 8:30pm Comedians w/Books: A Literary gmail.com. children. 100: Tribute Concert w/John Cohen Eli Full Back Line. Refreshments provided. Comedy SHow @ Union Hall Smith, Geoff Wilet and many more $10. Donations accepted. CHILDREN Brooklyn Collective Gallery212 Co- Sun. 7/15 8pm The Homemade Supper Red Hook Initiative 767 Hicks St. (718) lumbia St. (Union/Sackett) (718) 596- Show w/ Kellie Rae Powell, Laura Ewen Sunny’s Bar 253 Conover St. (Beard/ 858 6782 rhicenter.org Thur. 5/17 5:30- Bethel Baptist Day Care Center 242 6231 brooklyncollective.com Gallery hrs. & Shannon Pelcher $10. Reed St.s) (718) 625-8211 sunnysred- Hoyt St. (718) 834-9292 ACD funded 7:30pm Speaker Datwon Thomas, editor Thur. - Sun 1pm-8pm through 7/31 30 hook.com & Sunny’s Bar on Facebook. of King Magazine & Global Grind, Inc. Early Childhood Education Programs, New Collections of Local Artists FREE. MikNik Lounge 200 Columbia St. (917) Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Family Services, and Day Care Services 770-1984 ‘Rebel! Rebel!’ (Gay Night) talks of his career as a hip-hop journalist live local roots music.. Every Sat. 10pm and his road to success. Free for all youth for the Gowanus Community. Call for Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition every First & Third Thurs. 9pm - 2am Bluegrass/Folk Country Jam. more info. 499 Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2506 bwac. Cheap Beer, $6 well drinks, friendly 12-20 and interested adults. Call Tiwan orgCOLOR: A Juried Art Show: Exhibi- crowd. Union Hall 702 Union Street @5th Ave Burrus or David McCoy for more info. Kentler International Drawing tion: 7/28-8/18. (718) 638-4400 unionhallny.com Every Space—353 Van Brunt St. (718) 875- Montero’s Bar 73 Atlantic Ave. @ Hicks Sun. 7:30pm Pretty Good Friends. Com- 2098, kentlergallery.org FREE Weekend Falconworks Kidd Studio 135 Rich- St. (718) 534-6399 monteros-bar@face- edy host by Eugene Mirman $7. Every THEATER Art Workshops for Families. Ages 4 & ards St. (718) 395-3218 falconworks. book.com Karaoke w/Amethyst w/ the Fri. Midnight Karaoke Killed The Cat ClockWorks Puppet Theatre 196 up. Every 1st & 3rd Sat. 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Southern Trucking finishes the season unbeaten but faces a scare in the first round of the playoffs by Viviana Gordon and George Fiala

he oppressive heat wave that ers led by 2. The Defenders were hop- Trucking to tie the game. That brought blanketed New York City broke ing for three quick outs. But the Royals up CJ Lewis, who hit a mighty fly ball Tjust in time for the final match- eluded them by sending a steady stream to straightaway center fold that went for es of the Red Hook Youth Baseball of walks and hits, putting 6 more runs a 4-bagger and a mighty come from be- League’s regular season. The Defend- on the board. Royals Pitcher Tommy hind victory for the undefeated Truck- ers lost a nail-biter (10-8) to Gibbs’ Camarda closed out the game, holding ers. Brooklyn Youth Association Royals in the Defenders to 2 runs at the bottom In the other playoff game, the Royals a tightly contested game that saw 4 lead of the inning. Defenders pitcher Luis defeated Hynes’ Heroes 10-2. changes and had the Royals holding off Totoya led the Defenders team with a last inning rally by the Defenders. At 12 strikeouts and was 3 for 4 at the late the start of the final inning, the Defend- with 3 RBI’s and a run scored. On the other side of the ball fields, Hynes’ Heroes challenged Southern Trucking’s unbeaten season in a double- header matchup. Southern Truckers only scored 2 runs against Hynes’ He- 2-7 record. And the young Defenders roes (2-0). Hynes’ were defeated again team finished 1-8. in the second match-up 8-1. Southern In a tremendously fought playoff game Trucker, Tatiana Martinez had the Saturday the 30th, the worst team in crowd on its feet at the bottom of the the league held off the best for five in- 4th when she smacked a two-run homer nings as Defender’s pitcher Luis Ortiz deep into left field. As she rounded the threw sterling baseball against South- bases with a huge smile, her coaches ern Trucking. The Defenders were and teammates jumped up and ran out ahead 3-1 and were 3 outs away from of the dugout to embrace her. victory when a combination of blooper Southern Trucking finished the sea- hits, walks and errors enabled Southern The Defenders are a young team and should have a better season next year. A series of walks and passed balls led to son with a perfect 9-0 record. Gibbs’ two runs for Southern Trucking in the last Brooklyn Youth Association Royals fin- inning. Then Chris Jon Davila ended the ished with a 6-3 record. Hynes’ Heroes game against the valiant Defenders with clinched the number three seed with a a home run.

The Southern Trucking dugout posing for the Red Hook Star-Revue sports page. Final Standings

Place Team w l 1. Southern Trucking ...... 9-0 1. BYA Royals ...... 6-3 Luis Totoya pitched a complete game for the Defenders and held Southern Trucking scoreless until the bottom of the fifth. He struck out 10 in the six inning game. 3. Hynes Heroes ...... 2-7 4. Defenders ...... 1-8

The playoffs began Saturday, June 30th at 10:00 AM with the Defenders @ Southern Trucking and Hynes’ Heroes @ Gibbs’ BYA Royals. The winners of Saturdays games regular season will advance to a best of three championship series to be played July 2nd and 7th.

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